1 Peter 5 (NIV) To the Elders and the Flock 1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but… Read More »

1 Peter 4 NIV The central theme of the Book of 1 Peter is the exhortation of the believers to stand firm in the faith, in the face of suffering and persecution. Peter uses the righteous suffering of Christ, himself, as the ultimate example. Living for God 4 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body,… Read More »

1 Peter 3 (NIV) In this chapter, Peter continues the thoughts from the previous chapter and encourages Christians to unity, love, compassion, peace and patience. He teaches the ways of not returning evil with evil, but instead to bless in order to keep a good conscience and uses the example of Christ to show that… Read More »

1 Peter 2 (NIV) In context, this is a continuation of the call to holiness from the previous chapter. Peter not only gives reasons to be holy, based on the foundation of Jesus Christ, but also demonstrates how to obtain holiness in their lives. He recommends the word of God and warns them to shun… Read More »