An exposition of 1 Peter 4:8,9,11.
1 Peter 4:7-11 offers three helpful guidelines that may enable a Christian to overcome a bitter spirit: Observing a specific principle, applying a special prescription and following a particular procedure. This study examines the procedure by which a Christian is able to implement the right prescription for overcoming a resentful heart.
The following structure is an overview of the exposition:
1 Peter 4:8,9
1 Peter 4:11a
An exposition of 1 Peter 4:7-11.
1 Peter 4:7-11 highlights the type of trouble a Christian faces when a church member offends him in word or deed. The counterpart to this passage is 1 Peter 3:8-12. The text of chapter 3 warns against a Christian seeking revenge against the offender, while the text of chapter 4 warns against a Christian cultivating resentment towards the offender. Chapter 4:7-11 offers three helpful guidelines that may enable a Christian to overcome a bitter spirit: Observing a specific principle, applying a special prescription and following a particular procedure.
The following structure is an overview of the exposition:
An exposition of 1 Peter 3:9b and 12.
1 Peter 3:8-12 highlights the type of trouble a Christian faces when a church member offends him in word or deed. How should the offended believer respond to his antagonistic Christian brother/sister? The answer is wrapped up in observing a general principle, keeping within certain parameters and standing tall on special promises. In this study, we examine the promises which sustain an offended Christian who may have to suffer indefinitely the injustices inflicted upon him by an unrepentant offender.
The following structure is an overview of the exposition:
1 Peter 3:9b
1 Peter 3:12
An exposition of 1 Peter 3:9a and 10,11.
1 Peter 3:8-12 highlights the type of trouble a Christian faces when a church member offends him in word or deed. How should the offended believer respond to his antagonistic Christian brother/sister? The answer is wrapped up in observing a general principle, keeping within certain parameters and standing tall on special promises. In this study, we endeavour to show the parameters around which every hurting Christian should seek to be confined as he responds to those responsible for his pain.
The following structure is an overview of the exposition:
1 Peter 3:9a
1 Peter 3:10,11
An exposition of 1 Peter 3:8.
1 Peter 3:8-12 highlights the type of trouble a Christian faces when a church member offends him in word or deed. How should the offended believer respond to his antagonistic Christian brother/sister? The answer is wrapped up in observing a general principle, keeping within certain parameters and standing tall on special promises. In this study, we seek to unfold the general principle that should govern inter-church relationships if unity is to be preserved during times of vulnerability.
The following structure is an overview of the exposition:
An exposition of 1 Peter 3:8-12.
Triumphant through tribulation! This is the general theme of 1 Peter 3:8-4:19. A distinction is drawn by Peter between two types of tribulation: (1) Opposition arising within one’s church (instigated by other Christians); (2) Opposition augmenting against one’s church (instigated by non-christians). 1 Peter 3:8-12 highlights the type of trouble a Christian faces when a church member offends him in word or deed. How should the offended believer respond to his antagonistic Christian brother/sister? The answer is wrapped up in observing a general principle, keeping within certain parameters and standing tall on special promises.
The following structure is an overview of the exposition:
An exposition of 1 Peter 1:1-5:14.
As part of a regular series of midweek lessons, this study provides an overview of the first Epistle of Peter to the scattered churches throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia. Although the study notes are a condensed version from the original exposition, it nevertheless provides a helpful guide to the book as a whole. A distinction is made between an outline and a structure, thereby promoting the latter as the better method in discovering the mind of God through His inspired Word.
The following structure is an overview of the exposition:
