Silencing Slander – 1 Peter 2:11-17
The true status of Peter's readers was that of a holy people belonging to a holy God. In view of their true status, Peter tells his readers to abstain from sinful desires of the flesh. What are these...
View ArticleThe Suffering Servants – 1 Peter 2:18-25
The Christian servants in Asia Minor were suffering unjustly, so Peter encourages and inspires them with the example of Jesus Christ - the Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53. Continue reading»
View ArticleSubmission and Respect from Wives – 1 Peter 3:1-6
In 1 Peter 3:1-6, Peter resumes the theme of submission. This time he addresses wives. Continue reading»
View ArticleSubmission and Respect from Husbands – 1 Peter 3:7-8
Many Christians believe that submission in marriage is the duty only of wives. These Christians often make a point of saying that the Scriptures never state that husbands are to be submissive to their...
View ArticlePursue Peace – 1 Peter 3:8-16
Peter reassures the persecuted Christians in Asia Minor that God is with them and watching over them, and he urges them to should seek peace and pursue it. Peter also tells the Christians to be ready...
View ArticleThe Righteous for the Unrighteous – 1 Peter 3:17-22
This passage is all about Jesus. Jesus is the triumphant victor. He has won over the powers of sin and death, and over the powers of demonic angels and authorities. He has won this victory through his...
View ArticleDead, and Done with Sin – 1 Peter 4:1-6
It seems to me that some Christians enjoy thinking and speaking about God’s Judgement, and even take delight in the thought that people who commit certain sins will be condemned by God. Conversely,...
View ArticleThe Priority and the Protection of Love – 1 Peter 4:7-11
[Week 15 notes] Peter ends the second section of his letter with the statement: "The end of all things is near". The knowledge that the end, consummation, completion of everything is near is a great...
View ArticleNo Surprise: 1 Peter 4:12-19
[Week 16 study notes] 1 Peter 4:12 marks the beginning of a new section in First Peter. In verse 12 and the following few verses, Peter touches on subjects already mentioned in his letter. He writes...
View ArticleSeparate Spheres and Distinct Roles in the Trinity and in Marriage? (John...
Many Christians believe that the Trinity is a model for marriage. These Christians also believe that God has designed men and women to have different roles and operate in different "spheres". Does the...
View ArticleLydia and the ‘Place of Prayer’ at Philippi
What was the 'place of prayer' in Philippi where some Jewish women, including Lydia, had assembled (Acts 16:13-15)? Continue reading» The post Lydia and the ‘Place of Prayer’ at Philippi appeared first...
View ArticleA “Weaker Vessel” and Gender Justice (1 Peter 3:7)
Why did Peter use the phrase "weaker vessel" in 1 Peter 3:7? This article takes into consideration how the word "weak" was used in papyrus legal documents by women seeking justice. Continue reading»...
View ArticleThe Samaritan Woman of Sychar (John 4)
Eve, Delilah, Bathsheba, Mary Magdalene, and the Samaritan woman have often been portrayed as immoral. What's with that? This article looks at the Samaritan woman without negative prejudices. Continue...
View ArticleSubmission and Respect from Husbands – 1 Peter 3:7-8
Many Christians believe that submission in marriage is the duty only of wives. In 1 Peter 3:7 Peter comes very close to saying that husbands are to be submissive to their wives too. The post Submission...
View ArticlePursue Peace – 1 Peter 3:8-16
Peter reassures the persecuted Christians in Asia Minor that God is with them and watching over them, and he urges them to should seek peace and pursue it. Peter also tells the Christians to be ready...
View ArticleThe Righteous for the Unrighteous – 1 Peter 3:17-22
This passage is all about Jesus: Jesus, the triumphant victor. He has won the victory over sin and death through his substitutionary death, the Righteous for the unrighteous, once and for all. The post...
View ArticleDead, and Done with Sin – 1 Peter 4:1-6
Some Christians seem to enjoy thinking and speaking about God’s Judgement, other Christians avoid the subject altogether. Both positions are a mistake. The post Dead, and Done with Sin – 1 Peter 4:1-6...
View ArticleThe Priority and the Protection of Love – 1 Peter 4:7-11
[Week 15 notes] Peter ends the second section of his letter with the statement: "The end of all things is near". The knowledge that the end, consummation, completion of everything is near is a great...
View ArticleNo Surprise: 1 Peter 4:12-19
[Week 16 study notes] 1 Peter 4:12 marks the beginning of a new section in First Peter. In verse 12 and the following few verses, Peter touches on subjects already mentioned in his letter. He writes...
View ArticleSeparate Spheres & Distinct Roles in the Trinity & in Marriage? (John 5:18-30)
Some Christians believe the Trinity is a model for marriage. Does the Trinity model distinct roles and separate spheres? Is there a hierarchy and subordination in the Divine? The post Separate Spheres...
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