Living as Foreigners & Exiles in a Pagan Society

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Living as Foreigners & Exiles in a Pagan Society

I Peter 2:11-17

June 9, 2019 • Dr. Jim Smith III

As I Peter 2 opens, the Fisherman-turned-Apostle provides several vivid word-pictures for the Church: living stones, spiritual household, royal priesthood, chosen race, holy nation, people of God.

More from Temporary Residents in a Foreign Land

To the Elders & the Flock & Final Greetings

July 14, 2019 • Dr. Jeannine Brown

Returning to the topic of the Christian community’s care for each other, Peter emphasizes the ways leaders and followers are to seek not status but service.

Suffering for Being a Christian

July 7, 2019 • Dr. Jeannine Brown

In this passage, Peter sums up key themes from his letter to Christians in Asia Minor. They should not be surprised by the suffering they are experiencing but are encouraged to see it through the lens of Christ’s own suffering.

Standing Firm in the End Times

June 30, 2019 • Brad Lichtman

Just as Christ suffered, so shall we, for the sake of righteousness. We need to put aside worldly behaviors, even at the risk of being ostracized by others, including those with whom we are close.