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Chapter five opens with an exhortation to local church elders. Although Peter called himself a āfellow elder,ā there is no indication in Scripture that he served in that role in a local church. He could have meant that in a comparative meaning, because, although he may have functioned in a pastoral role in various churches, […]
Chapter four picks up immediately with the practical application for Christians because of Christās suffering: stay focused on Godās will rather than fleshly desires. Peterās audience had been saved long enough that their lifestyles should have reflected the life change (1 Peter 4:3-6). Another reason to life in a godly manner is that Jesusā return
Chapter three continues Peterās examples of living out Christlikeness, beginning in our marriages. Believing wives should let their Christian nature be their defining feature, especially in how they treat their husbands. This is so powerful that it could turn unbelieving husbands to the gospel. Husbands, on the other hand, are to be worthy of their
