SUBMISSION APPLIED TO WIVES
Peter continues, in 1 Peter 3:1, to give instructions on submission,
as the word "likewise" would indicate. In 2:13 he dealt with
government and in 2:18 with masters. God knew that in any endeavor
where more than one person was involved someone would have to take the
lea... [ Continue Reading ]
HUSBANDS' TREATMENT OF WIVES
As in 3:1; 2:13 and 18, Peter, in 3:7, is encouraging proper conduct
so the world will see Christ in Christians' lives. Unlike heathen
outside of Christ, Christian husbands should have knowledge of God's
law and treat their wives with love and consideration (see 1
Corin... [ Continue Reading ]
BEING A BLESSING IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS
Peter concludes his discussion of the Christian's treatment of others
by telling all to have five special attitudes. First, Christ's
followers should be united in thought under the same Lord, baptized by
one baptism into one body, through one Spirit, looking f... [ Continue Reading ]
GOD'S WATCHFUL CARE FOR HIS CHILDREN
Next, Peter quoted Psalms 34:12-16 in an effort to encourage his
readers to follow the admonitions of verses 8-9. Those who would have
a productive life on earth and desired eternal life in heaven should
do the things the Psalmist describes (1 Peter 3:10-12).
Fi... [ Continue Reading ]
SUFFERING FOR RIGHT AND WRONG REASONS
Where the New King James puts "followers of what is good, the A.S.V.
puts "if ye be zealous of that which is good." More than just a
follower, this individual is an enthusiastic worker who puts his whole
self into doing good. Who can really hurt such people? Ul... [ Continue Reading ]
CHRIST'S PREACHING IN THE DAYS OF NOAH
Christ's suffering included dying for us. Jesus certainly is an
example of one who suffered for doing what was right. He was a
righteous person suffering for those who are not righteous (Ephesians
2:1-6, 13:16). He suffered "once for all" time, which is the mo... [ Continue Reading ]
BAPTISM, THE ANTITYPE
Through the water, Noah and his family were taken from a world full of
wickedness to a newly cleansed world. They were saved from the
destruction brought on by man's sin. They were separated from wicked
men. Baptism in water is a figure, or "antitype," of that. Thayer says
of... [ Continue Reading ]
PREPARING TO SUFFER
The resurrected Christ has now returned to heaven (Acts 1:9), where he
is seated at God's right hand. Such a seat symbolizes the honor and
power that is now his (Psalms 110:1; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews
12:2). Having assured his readers that Christ suffered for them (1
Pet... [ Continue Reading ]