by Dr. Grant C. Richison
”And say to Archippus, ‘Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.’”
which you have received in the Lord
All true ministry is “received in the Lord.” It comes from God’s appointment and leading.
A person does not get into the ministry because he is holier than anyone […]
“This salutation by my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.”
This verse is Paul’s specific salutation.
This salutation by my own hand—Paul.
Paul dictated the Colossian letter to someone else and they wrote it down. Paul writes the salutation by his own hand (cf. 1 Cor. 16:21; Gal. 6:11; 2 Thes. 3:17; Phile. […]
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia
Peter
Peter is set forth here by name (“Peter”) and by office (“apostle”). He was a pillar of the church (Galatians 2:9).Peter’s name is mentioned 210 times in the New Testament. Paul’s name occurs 162 times. Peter is dominate […]
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia
an apostle of Jesus Christ
Before I married my wife, Joyce, I wrote her a letter in the same style as a New Testament writer. I first signed my name and then proceeded with the letter. It went something […]
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia
Peter now pinpoints the physical address to those to whom he is writing. He gives their physical address, then their spiritual address (1:2). Today we discuss their physical address.
To the pilgrims of the Dispersion
Peter writes to Christians […]
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
The previous verse described the addressees of I Peter by their geographical address. This verse describes them according to their spiritual address.
Elect
“Election” is to […]
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
Elect
“Elect” simply says we are in the plan of God. It anticipates the suffering the believer is to face. I Peter deals with how the […]
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father
Each person of the trinity has a part in our election. The Father is the source, the Spirit […]
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
in sanctification of the Spirit
Before salvation can occur, every person who receives eternal life must be 1) sanctified by the Spirit and 2) cleansed by […]
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ:
The end in view is obedience. This obedience is not the effect of our obedience but […]
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