In today’s lesson we will study the first half of First Peter 3:15. At this juncture in Peter’s teaching he makes a point that is of tremendous importance to the subject of persecution, but is also of paramount importance to being a true follower of Jesus. That portion of Scripture reads, “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord.” I guarantee that this study will challenge you.
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Verses ten through twelve of First Peter chapter three are the focus of today’s podcast. We will see how Peter moves us from specific commands that relate to husbands and wives on to general commands that have to do with Christian character, which then leads us into the subject of persecution and suffering. This message will stir your soul and challenge your mind.
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Our lesson today comes out of First Peter 3:8-9. In these two verses Peter gives some very practical teaching on how to have a good marriage and a wonderful church. These are down to earth, real life things that we can live out through God’s grace that can make a tremendous difference in our homes and churches. But if we fail to live them out there are dire consequences. Do not miss this lesson, it may contain some truths that could change your life and family.
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Today we will study what Peter has to say to husbands which is found in First Peter 3:7. This is a very challenging message for men and husbands. It is also a very necessary one so that men can be the loving husbands the Lord commands them to be. There are some challenging truths presented for women as well so don’t runaway to get another latte until you have listened to this podcast.
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First Peter 3:1-6 are the verses we will study in today’s lesson. In these verses Peter will address some very important issues about godly womanhood in general and specifically on godly wives. The importance of what Peter is writing about cannot be overestimated because how the character of women and wives profoundly affect a marriage and children. This message is very challenging for women because it focuses upon them and their needs. But men need to hear this message so they can grow in understanding of how to meet the needs of their wives.
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First Peter 2:23-25 are the verses we will be studying in today’s podcast. We will see that Jesus is our example on how true Christians are called to respond to persecution. We will then get into the mercy and compassion He showed us and what Peter has to say about divine healing. The podcast will close with a passionate look at what it means to return to the Lord. Make sure you listen to this message.
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In keeping with our study of First Peter we come to a portion of his teaching in chapter 2 verses 21-22 that address the subject of suffering. I know that suffering is not a happy topic, so we are prone to avoid it like a plague. Yet suffering is a reality from which we cannot escape. This means that it is very wise for us to learn about suffer so that we can be victorious through it when it does come our way. In this study we will learn how we are to suffer as true followers of Jesus. You will be challenged by this lesson.
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In today’s lesson we will be studying First Peter 2:18-20. In these verses we will learn some very practical truths on how Christians should live in the workplace. This is important since such a large amount of our life is spent in having to make a living. As a result, we should make sure we are pleasing to Jesus in all things including how we live out the faith at work. This is an important lesson to study.
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In today’s lesson on The Radical Truth Podcast we will study 1 Peter 2:13-17. In these verses Peter presents some practical ways that we are to live out the true faith in this fallen world. One of the challenging issues we will deal with has to do with right submission to the civil authority that are over us. This is a necessary teaching for all those that want to genuinely walk with Jesus.
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In our continuing study of First Peter we will investigate verses 11-12 of chapter two. In these two verses we will hear Peter’s passionate appeal that we live as aliens and pilgrims in this world. One of the ways this is accomplished is by abstaining from the sinful desires that war against the soul. There is some very soul stirring, thought provoking teaching in this podcast. You don’t want to miss this one for sure.
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Today’s Study will be on First Peter 2:9-10. There are a few different topics that we will dig into such as what it means to be chosen and that all true followers of Jesus are part of a royal priesthood and a holy nation. Though these topics are encouraging, my favorite is that we belong to Jesus. This lesson has some very challenging ideas so get yourself ready to learn and grow in Jesus.
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In this lesson on 1 Peter 2:7-8 we will learn that there are only two possible responses we can give to Jesus. Either we believe in Him or we refuse to believe in Him. How we live in this world is directly defined by our response. Not just that, our eternity is defined by it as well. Today’s study is of tremendous importance so do not miss it.
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In today’s podcast we are going to study First Peter 2:6, which is a Messianic prophesy from Isaiah 28:16. We will learn what it means that Jesus is the Cornerstone and what the Cornerstone will do for those that trust in Him. This is an encouraging and challenging lesson.
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Living a holy life is an integral part of being a follower of Jesus. But who is it that calls us to live a holy life? Answering this very important question will be a major part of today’s study. We will also look at how we can draw near to God, which is the prize of the true faith.
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We are now beginning chapter two of First Peter and will study the first three verses. The subjects we will be discussing will range from the pursuit of holiness to hungering for God and His Word like new born babies to tasting that the Lord is good. This study will both challenge and encourage you.
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What does it mean to be born again? How should a person live that has been truly born again? We will look at what Peter has to say on what it means to be born again. One important thing that we will learn is that holiness is an integral part of the Biblical definition. There is also much more to the subject so listen and learn.
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I closed last week’s lesson by studying what it means that Jesus ransomed us. We will pick up where we left off by looking a little deeper at the subject of redemption and how that works in the lives of Christ’s followers. We will also examine the infinite value of our salvation which came to us through Jesus the Lamb of God. This study is very rich and soul stirring so do not miss it.
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In today’s study on First Peter we will dig into two subjects that are of tremendous importance to every human being. The first is on the final judgment that all of mankind will certainly face. The second is on the doctrine of redemption, or more specifically, what it means that Jesus ransomed us from our slavery to sin. Both of these subjects are very interesting so listen, learn and grow through this lesson.
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Today’s lesson will be very challenging as we look at what the apostle Peter had to say about holiness. Since God is holy all true followers of Jesus are obligated to be holy as well. Learn what this means for you in the 21st century because your eternity depends upon it.
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In today’s study on First Peter we will look at chapter one, verses 14 and 15. One of the primary points we will dig into is what Peter meant when he told us to “prepare your mind for action.” He also told us to be self-controlled and to fully set our hope on Jesus and His victorious grace. There are some very challenging truths that Peter presents, so make sure you do not miss this episode.
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In today’s lesson we will study First Peter 1:6-12. There are many important points that Peter makes in these verses, but a couple of the primary ones are knowing how to rejoice in the Lord whether in good times or bad, that the trial of our faith is of great value because our faith is priceless and how to mature in genuine love. There are some very challenging truths presented in this lesson so grab hold of your Bible and listen closely.
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In lesson two of our new study on First Peter we will begin by digging into the opening thoughts of this epistle. There are some very challenging truths that Peter jumps into right from the beginning, so this podcast will prove to be an invigorating one.
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This is the introduction to our new teaching series on First Peter. Before we dig into the book itself we need to look at its author and why he wrote the book. Though this is not a fiery message, it is a very interesting one that will help you understand the apostle Peter and the very practical teaching that is a hallmark of his epistle.
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For the last 41 weeks we have been studying The Radical Jesus. We learned that Jesus is absolutely radical and that all those who would be true followers of Jesus are called to be like Jesus–to be Christlike. The simple conclusion to the fact that Jesus is radical is that His followers should be radical like Jesus. Today we conclude this study by bringing some practical application from what we have learned. Next week we will begin a new teaching series.
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We are continuing to study what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. The truth that we can only reproduce in others what we are is part of what we will examine today. This is a very challenging thought so take a listen, learn and grow in your faith in Jesus.
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