…and their knowledge of the truth…
Summary: When Paul writes about the truth, he is pointing us to the source of all truth, God’s Word.
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1 Peter 5:14 (b) — Message in a Bottle
Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
Summary: Peter’s message to distant churches was sent without any return confirmation. He sent it in faith that it would get there, and by faith we can enjoy it still today.
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… who called you to his eternal glory in Christ …
Summary: Peter outlines five callings in his letter. The first four lead to the fifth; sharing God’s eternal glory in Christ.
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“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”
Summary: Peter explains why it is important for us to submit to our elders and clothe ourselves with humility. Doing so keeps us on God’s good side and in His good favor.
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All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another …
Summary: Peter sketches out a simple phrase full of meaning. He teaches us about humility and our need to put it on each day.
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In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders.
Summary: Peter commends those under the authority of the church elders to submit to them. Yet there are two kinds of elders.
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… you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
Summary: Peter helps us understand that being faithful to God while we serve him in this life leads to eternal favor.
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… not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
Summary: Peter wraps up his thoughts on being a shepherd with encouragement to serve humbly.
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… and a witness of Christ’s sufferings …
Summary: When Peter says that he is a ”witness of Christ’s sufferings” he invites us to not only examine Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, but the way that Jesus lived his life and what he endured while here on earth.
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Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
Summary: Peter tells us to use the gifts God has given us to serve others, in particular our brothers and sisters in Christ.
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