1Peter Ch4: Expect Fire

1Peter Ch4: Expect Fire

by | Mar 27, 2023 | Bible Blog

This set of notes is designed to drive home a controversial theme. This theme, one that is rarely taught in church, is this idea that we should expect insults as Christians. Deeply loving the earth and everyone in it is powerful. But what we should know by now is if...
1Peter Ch3: Inward Beauty

1Peter Ch3: Inward Beauty

by | Mar 26, 2023 | Bible Blog

The main concept id like to drive home in this chapter is “Inward Beauty” found in verse 4. This inward beauty is something that expresses itself in poise over self-praise. Inward beauty is the gentle mannerisms of a woman carrying the Spirit within her. In the...
1Peter Ch2: His Pure Word!

1Peter Ch2: His Pure Word!

by | Mar 25, 2023 | Bible Blog

This probably doesn’t need explanation, but I feel led to give backing to His word. His pure Word resonates in us a superfood otherwise unattainable on this earth. I’ll explain the concept of His Word, the purity of His Word, being our main sustenance on this earth....
1Peter Ch1: Fire & Gold

1Peter Ch1: Fire & Gold

by | Mar 24, 2023 | Bible Blog

I was not fully aware of it when I first read it, but the book of 1Peter was written at a time when Christians were being persecuted. Reading the book of 2Peters first, some of the topics that were introduced seemed new to me. Now as I read even just the first chapter...
Galatians Ch6: Examine your Heart

Galatians Ch6: Examine your Heart

by | Mar 23, 2023 | Bible Blog

First things first: importance comes through the one who bestows importance. As Paul writes to the Galatians, he writes this chapter calling forth both purity AND authentic action. (v.4). No one likes, or even can stand, a believer lacking authenticity. A believer...
Galatians Ch5: We Are Free!

Galatians Ch5: We Are Free!

by | Mar 22, 2023 | Bible Blog

We are free so we enjoy the benefits of being free (v. 1) AND we are firm in our standing of freedom (v.2). The Apostle Paul declares that the moment the ‘uncircumcised’ enter the realm of the circumcised they will no longer be free. What I believe this to mean is...