Around 65 A.D., the apostle Peter was imprisoned in Rome by Emperor Nero. When he realized that he would soon be executed, Peter penned his last letter. In 2 Peter, he encourages believers to grow deep in their understanding of Jesus and live life wholly in his name. Our relationship...

Paul could write late in his life that, in response to God’s love and faithfulness to him, he had loved God by obeying God’s instructions to him and being faithful through hard times as well as times of joy. Love and faithfulness are companion characteristics of how God relates to...

In 1 Peter 2:9, Peter says we are chosen, a royal priesthood, and holy, a people for God’s own possession. He goes on to say that we are to proclaim the excellence of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. In verse 11 he admonishes us...

In 1 Peter, the apostle Peter writes to believers scattered across various regions, offering words of encouragement and hope during their trials. He begins by reminding them that they are chosen by God, sanctified by the Spirit, and sprinkled with the blood of Jesus Christ. This foundational truth underscores their...

Most things worth having in life do not come easy. We can look at so many people and think that we want what they have- their popularity, their fame, and their wealth. However, we do not realize that a lot of those things come at a cost. Sometimes their families...