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The Living Stone and Chosen People. Called to Be Holy: A Life in Imitation of Christ. 1 Peter 2 powerfully reminds us of our divine calling and responsibility as believers. As living stones, we form a spiritual house, a community that reflects the goodness of God.
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Bottom Line Summary. SOME SOUND ADVICE TO SOME SUFFERING...
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It means a copy set by a writing or drawing master, which...
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What does 1 Peter 2:21 mean? In verses 18–20, Peter has been discussing why and how Christians must submit to the human authority of their masters. This is a necessary part of submitting to the true authority: God Himself. Peter wrote that enduring pain and sadness for unjust suffering at the hands of human masters is commendable before God.
It means a copy set by a writing or drawing master, which was to be exactly reproduced by his pupils (see 2 Macc. 2:28, in the Greek). The life of Christ is our model. In particular St. Peter urges us to imitate the Lord's patience in suffering undeserved afflictions.
(1 Peter 2:11-12) When we come to Jesus, we are to abstain from fleshly lusts. Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the ...
Sermon or Lesson: 1 Peter 2:21 (NIV based) [Lesson Questions included] TITLE: Called To Endure Unjust Suffering ----- READ: 1 Peter 2:21, with vv.12,15,18-20 for context . BACKGROUND: - - Even though we true believers are essentially foreigners to the non-believers around us, our living in comprehensive goodness, producing good deeds ...
1 Μαρ 2019 · 1 Peter 2:23 (NASB) - And while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously. Author
1. Christ's life was an example for us. a. If you want to know what God desires of you, look at the life of Christ. 2. The closer you are, the easier it is to follow. 3. Comforting to follow in footsteps. You know he has made the way.
