(Lesson 2221)(01-07-18) 1 Peter 5:5-14
“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand. The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son. Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.”
In today’s quote Peter advised younger Christians to respect their elders and to patiently await their calling.
Peter also, again, admonished all the children of God to be humble and respectful of one another.~
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Saturday, January 6, 2018
Lesson 2220
(Lesson 2220)(01-06-18) 1 Peter 5:1-4
“The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”
Today’s quote encourages the elders in the church to willingly oversee and teach the gospel of Jesus Christ.~
“The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”
Today’s quote encourages the elders in the church to willingly oversee and teach the gospel of Jesus Christ.~
Friday, January 5, 2018
Lesson 2219
(Lesson 2219)(01-05-18) 1 Peter 4:12-19
“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.”
Today’s quote relates two kinds of suffering that the children of God may endure. First there is the suffering that we can bring upon ourselves because of our disobedience to the will of God. Second, there is the suffering that we bear because of our devotion to the work of the Lord. That suffering is to be taken on with great joy knowing that we suffer because of the good we do. Blessed be those who suffer for the Lord’s sake. It is only fitting that we suffer for Him because He suffered so for us.~
“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.”
Today’s quote relates two kinds of suffering that the children of God may endure. First there is the suffering that we can bring upon ourselves because of our disobedience to the will of God. Second, there is the suffering that we bear because of our devotion to the work of the Lord. That suffering is to be taken on with great joy knowing that we suffer because of the good we do. Blessed be those who suffer for the Lord’s sake. It is only fitting that we suffer for Him because He suffered so for us.~
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Lesson 2218
(Lesson 2218)(01-04-18) 1 Peter 4:7-11
“ But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Use hospitality one to another without grudging. As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”
Today’s quote, again, advises the children of God to remain humble, to be good to one another and to, above all, give all the praise and glory to God in all things.~
“ But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Use hospitality one to another without grudging. As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”
Today’s quote, again, advises the children of God to remain humble, to be good to one another and to, above all, give all the praise and glory to God in all things.~
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Lesson 2217
(Lesson 2217)(01-03-18) 1 Peter 4:1-6
“ Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.”
Today’s quote draws a very distinct line between those of us who believe that the eternal salvation of one’s soul, is accomplished by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, and those who believe that they must work out, and maintain, their own salvation.
Jesus, knowing that the dead could no longer commit sins, preached assurance to those whom had demonstrated faith in God in their earthly lives, so as to impute His righteousness into their everlasting spirit thereby qualifying them for everlastin life. Although the fleshly bodies of the dead to whom Jesus preached had already been condemned, their eternal souls were saved because of their faith in God to provide a redeemer as He had promised since the beginning.
The dead, who had believed in the promise God made to His people, were saved by the same “baptism” whereby, we today, are saved. That “baptism” being a total immersion into the perfect righteousness of Jesus Christ imputed into us through faith in Him. ~
“ Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.”
Today’s quote draws a very distinct line between those of us who believe that the eternal salvation of one’s soul, is accomplished by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, and those who believe that they must work out, and maintain, their own salvation.
Jesus, knowing that the dead could no longer commit sins, preached assurance to those whom had demonstrated faith in God in their earthly lives, so as to impute His righteousness into their everlasting spirit thereby qualifying them for everlastin life. Although the fleshly bodies of the dead to whom Jesus preached had already been condemned, their eternal souls were saved because of their faith in God to provide a redeemer as He had promised since the beginning.
The dead, who had believed in the promise God made to His people, were saved by the same “baptism” whereby, we today, are saved. That “baptism” being a total immersion into the perfect righteousness of Jesus Christ imputed into us through faith in Him. ~
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Lesson 2216
(Lesson 2216)(01-02-18) 1 Peter 3:18-22
“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.”
Today’s lesson relates that Jesus Christ is the ONLY remitter of sins and that it is through His perfect sacrifice that one can access the righteousness necessary to achieve eternal life.
Sadly, there are many who contend that one must be immersed (baptized or washed) in water to become “clean” enough to enter heaven and use parts of today’s quote to assure that contention. That misrepresentation of scriptural intent is one of the most erroneous and damning notions confronting Christianity today. As Jesus said, “ I am the way, the truth, and the life, no mam cometh to the Father but by me.” If one’s faith is in water baptism for “the remission of sins”, then that one’s faith CANNOT, at the same time, be in the blood of Christ Jesus for that same remission.
Today’s reference to the saving of Noah’s family simply relates that the eight were lifted up and rescued by the water through Noah’s faith in God. Noah’s faith was exercised by His building of the Ark as God had commanded.
Baptism does indeed save us, however the baptism (immersion) that saves our eternal soul is NOT a baptism or immersion into water. That baptism is an immersion, by faith, into the perfect body of our Lord Jesus Christ as He was sacrificed for the sins of those who will come to believe in Him.~
“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.”
Today’s lesson relates that Jesus Christ is the ONLY remitter of sins and that it is through His perfect sacrifice that one can access the righteousness necessary to achieve eternal life.
Sadly, there are many who contend that one must be immersed (baptized or washed) in water to become “clean” enough to enter heaven and use parts of today’s quote to assure that contention. That misrepresentation of scriptural intent is one of the most erroneous and damning notions confronting Christianity today. As Jesus said, “ I am the way, the truth, and the life, no mam cometh to the Father but by me.” If one’s faith is in water baptism for “the remission of sins”, then that one’s faith CANNOT, at the same time, be in the blood of Christ Jesus for that same remission.
Today’s reference to the saving of Noah’s family simply relates that the eight were lifted up and rescued by the water through Noah’s faith in God. Noah’s faith was exercised by His building of the Ark as God had commanded.
Baptism does indeed save us, however the baptism (immersion) that saves our eternal soul is NOT a baptism or immersion into water. That baptism is an immersion, by faith, into the perfect body of our Lord Jesus Christ as He was sacrificed for the sins of those who will come to believe in Him.~
Monday, January 1, 2018
Lesson 2215
(Lesson 2215)(01-01-18) 1 Peter 3:14-17
“But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.”
Today’s quote is an admonition for the children of God to be, knowledgeable, humble and longsuffering in our work for the Lord. We are to study God’s word so as to be prepared to answer any question regarding our faith. I regularly incounter many who claim the mantel of Jesus Christ, and profess to have given their hearts to Him, but yet haven’t a clue how to defend a challenge to their belief.
We, today’s disciples of Christ, should much more seriously take on our obligation to learn, teach and defend the word of God at all times and under any conditions. ~
“But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.”
Today’s quote is an admonition for the children of God to be, knowledgeable, humble and longsuffering in our work for the Lord. We are to study God’s word so as to be prepared to answer any question regarding our faith. I regularly incounter many who claim the mantel of Jesus Christ, and profess to have given their hearts to Him, but yet haven’t a clue how to defend a challenge to their belief.
We, today’s disciples of Christ, should much more seriously take on our obligation to learn, teach and defend the word of God at all times and under any conditions. ~
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