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PHall | February 24, 2015
Paul says, “Do not repay anyone for evil” (Rom.12:17). Peter says, “not paying back evil for evil” (1 Peter 3:9). Peter goes on to say, “or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you can inherit a blessing.” When people call us names, insult, […]
PHall | February 19, 2015
1 Peter and Jesus #6 It is easy to take the words of Peter, “As God’s slaves, live as free people, but don’t use your freedom as a way to conceal evil” (2:16) in the same way that Paul used similar words and ideas: “New Testament writers, and Paul particularly, gave much emphasis to the […]
PHall | February 18, 2015
1 Peter and Jesus #5 Jesus’ words can be misconstrued, and were even in the first century. Some misunderstood Jesus to say of John that he would never die (John 21:23). Considering how later Catholics misunderstood Jesus to say that Peter was the foundation or rock upon which the church would be built, it is […]
PHall | February 2, 2015
I am a sinner; I am not a sinner. I am unworthy; I am worthy. My works are unrighteous; my works are righteous. What’s the difference? Notice the Messianic prophecy, “Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are small among the clans of Judah” (Micah 5:2). Now notice the Messianic fulfillment, “And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, […]
PHall | January 28, 2015
Some believe “obedience to the truth” (1 Peter 1:22) refers to baptism. Although the word “baptism” is not mentioned in 1:22, why might such be true? One reason is the connections between this passage and 1 Peter 3. A second reason is it is also believed most of 1 Peter is a baptismal sermon. And […]
PHall | January 27, 2015
In “comparing” the violent passages in the Koran with the “violent” passages in the Bible, some will quote Jesus, “Don’t assume that I came to bring peace on the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword” (Mt.10:34 HCSB). Problem is, Jesus is not the one wielding the sword. Jesus’ disciples are […]
PHall | January 25, 2015
When something is wrong, you fix it. Negatively, you remove what is bad or corrupting. Positively, to correct what is wrong, you restore what is right. Think about that, no one would disagree; and yet when it comes to the Bible somehow the rules change. So the point of this lesson is simple: To correct […]
PHall | January 22, 2015
1 Peter and Jesus #4 – There are many hints within this epistle of Peter’s walk with Jesus. This next one shows how Peter continued to walk with Jesus after His incarnation ended, learning from Jesus continually. In Acts 10:9-16 Peter receives a vision of unclean animals from the “Lord.” Usually in Acts, “Lord” (Acts 10:14) […]
PHall | January 21, 2015
1 Peter and Jesus #3 – There are many hints within this epistle of Peter’s walk with Jesus. Without going into details, just see how memorable Peter’s last days as recorded in John 20-21 are as they find echoes in 1 Peter 1: • Phaneroo 1 Peter 1:20; 5:4; John 21:1,4 • Resurrection of Jesus […]
PHall | January 21, 2015
The command to “be sober” is used several times in reference to our mental state, and not directly to alcohol. However, the statement finds power because of the known effects of alcohol on the mind, affecting speech, thinking, and judgment. This means people can allow the frivolities of the world to inflict upon their minds […]