Grace That Brings Us Home (1 Peter 5:6-11)
As Peter closes his letter, he circles back and ties in all of the themes that have been mentioned in the book: themes of suffering, hope,...
A Cross-Shaped Calling (1 Peter 5:1-5)
Peter is nearing the close of his letter. He has written much about suffering, hope, and the Christian’s identity as an exile. He has...
Upside Down Glory (1 Peter 4:12-19)
When we think of the Reformation, our minds go quickly to Martin Luther and the recovery of justification by faith alone. But one of the...
Living in Light of the End (1 Peter 4:7–11)
To this point in the letter, Peter has devoted much energy to how exiles are to understand themselves and endure suffering. He has spoken...
Arm Yourselves (1 Peter 4:1-6)
Sometimes, the way we divide our Bibles can blur what is being said. The chapter and verse divisions we’re so used to were added about...
Christ at the Center of Our Suffering (1 Peter 3:18–22)
Peter never lets his readers stay long staring at themselves. Every time he raises the reality of suffering, he immediately lifts their...
The Righteous’ Response (1 Peter 3:8–17)
Suffering has a way of squeezing people. Whatever’s inside comes out. For some, pressure produces bitterness, retaliation, and despair....
The Glory of Christ in Marriage (1 Peter 3:1-7)
Up to this point in 1 Peter, the apostle Peter has outlined the life that exiles are called to live in this world. The overarching theme...
The Suffering Servant (1 Peter 2:18-25)
Up to this point in 1 Peter, we have seen the apostle lay a strong foundation for the identity of believers in Christ. We are God’s...