Peter reminds Christians that the KNOWLEDGE of the truth is no insulation against forgetting, and proceeds to walk us through the critical ministry of REMINDER, that he and his Lord and his apostolic brothers all shared in ministry. In the context of offering his defense for the divine inspiration of Scripture, Peter [...]
Peter exhorts believers to make certain of their assurance in salvation, that they may live fruitful lives to the glory of God, and enjoy the tremendous benefits that the appropriation of the believer’s security brings. The Apostle tells us that the way that we know we are among the chosen of God, [...]
Perhaps more than in any other area, Christians tend to struggle practically with their sufficiency in Christ. While we believe God’s grace in Christ is sufficient for salvation, the way we live our lives suggests we’re not really sure God’s grace is sufficient for our problems. And so we live out much [...]
Join us as we begin a brand-new study in the epistle of 2nd Peter! Although every teaching here stands on its own, the beginning of a new study always presents a wonderful POINT OF ENTRY to come and see what we do at VXV, which is to SO seek and savor the [...]
In a penetrating follow-up to last week’s conclusion in 1 Peter 5, we take a moment to pause and further savor just what it is that God would have us come to understand concerning Biblical humility, and just how, through the slow work of grace, that is produced in the life of [...]
In the stunning conclusion to the Epistle of First Peter, the Apostle lays out for us what produces a healthy Church. Both leaders and followers are exhorted to dress themselves in humility, and be prepared for the attacks of the devil who seeks to steal our security in Christ. What affords the [...]
Peter tells suffering Christians not to think it strange or unusual when suffering comes their way, because it is God Himself that is orchestrating all things to flourish their souls for all of eternity. If you are going to try and SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF EVIL by saying that God has no [...]
With the return of Christ imminent, Peter gives his readers a crash course on the kind of Christian living that leads to the fulness of joy and the glory of God in times of difficulty. What the Apostle would like his readers to know, is that responsiveness and readiness in the Christian [...]
As the seasoned saint knows, there is not an authentic believer that doesn’t live in the constant battle between the appetites of the unredeemed flesh and the desires of the indwelling Spirit of God. If we are to win the fight to delight in Christ for our own souls, and for our [...]
