This chapter relates principally to the manner in which those to whom
the apostle wrote ought to bear their trials, and to the
encouragements to a holy life, notwithstanding their persecutions. He
had...
_HE EXHORTETH THEM TO CEASE FROM SIN BY THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST, AND THE
CONSIDERATION OF THE GENERAL END THAT NOW APPROACHETH; AND COMFORTETH
THEM AGAINST PERSECUTION._
_Anno Domini 65._
THE apostle...
QUESTIONS OVER CHAPTER FOUR
I. 1 Peter 4:1-6
1.
In what way are we to have the same mind as Christ (1 Peter 4:1)?
2.
Does the expression (1 Peter 4:1) he that hath suffered in the flesh
hath cease...
ANALYSIS.
This chapter is taken up wholly by exhortations to the brethren. In
consideration of the fact that Christ had suffered, he urges them to
arm themselves with the like mind and spirit that the...
INTRODUCTION TO I PETER 4
In this chapter the apostle goes on to exhort to an holy life and
conversation, and to the several duties of religion, and to suffer
cheerfully for the sake of Christ. From...
* The consideration of Christ's sufferings is urged for purity and
holiness. (1-6) And the approaching end of the Jewish state, as a
reason for sobriety, watchfulness, and prayer. (7-11) Believers
enc...