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Pyramids of the Scripture Part 7

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"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" 1 Peter 4:13

ye may be glad
ye may be glad also with joy
ye may be glad also with exceeding joy 

Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6.

Days in Peter's Epistles (1000th Post)

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1Pet 2:12 Day of Visitation
2Pet 1:19 Day of Virtue
2Pet 2:8 Day of Vexation
2Pet 2:9,3:7 Day of Verdict
2Pet 2:13 Day of Villainy
2Pet 3:10 Day of Vengeance
2Pet 3:12 Day of Victory

This marks the 1000th post of this blog.  The author didn't think this blog can go this far.  He is grateful to the Lord for spiritual insights to the Word of God.  Many brethren, preachers and writers have directly or indirectly contributed to the posts, for which the author is thankful. A hearty "thank you" to all readers for your visits, responses and encouraging comments.

Doxologies in Peter's Epistles Part 4

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"But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen"  2 Pet 3:18

Description - But grow in grace, and in the knowledge
Direction - of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Desire - to Him be glory
Duration - both now and for ever

Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.

Calling in 1 Peter

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1Pet 1:15 Purity
1Pet 2:9 Privilege
1Pet 2:21 Purpose
1Pet 3:9 Potential
1Pet 5:10 Prospect

Doxologies in Peter's Epistles Part 3

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"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" 1Pet 5:10-11

Description - But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus
Direction - after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you
Desire - To Him be glory and dominion
Duration - for ever and ever

Read Part 1, Part 2.

Doxologies in Peter's Epistles Part 2

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"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" 1Pet 4:11

Description - God in all things may be glorified
Direction - through Jesus Christ
Desire - to Whom be praise and dominion
Duration - for ever and ever

Read Part 1.

Doxologies in Peter's Epistles

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There are three doxologies in Peter's Epistles which are linked to the Grace of God.

1Pet 4:11 Gift (See Part 2)
1Pet 5:10-11 Glory (See Part 3)
2Pet 3:18 Growth (See Part 4)

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Inheritance

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"To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you" 1 Pet 1:4

"In substance incorruptible; in purity undefiled; in beauty unfading" Dean Alford

Possession - inheritance
Permanence - incorruptible
Purity - undefiled
Pleasure - fadeth not away
Pledge - reserved
Preservation - in heaven
Personal - for you

Holiness in Peter's Epistles

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"But as He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy." 1 Peter 1:15-16

God (1Pet 1:16)
Holy Spirit (1Pet 1:12, 2Pet 1:21)
Holy Mount (2Pet 1:18)
Holy Commandment (2Pet 2:21)
Holy Nation (1Pet 2:9)
Holy Prophets (2Pet 3:2)
Holy Priesthood (1Pet 2:5)
Holy Men (2Pet 1:21)
Holy Women (1Pet 3:5)
Holy Conversation (1Pet 1:15, 2Pet 3:11)

People of God

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"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous light" 1 Peter 2:9

Salvation - chosen generation (called)
Service - royal priesthood (shew forth)
Sanctification - holy nation (into His marvellous light)
Separation - peculiar people (out of darkness)

Christian

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Acts 11:26 Students of Christ
Acts 26:28 Soul-winners for Christ
1Peter 4:16 Sufferers for Christ

W H Griffith Thomas noted three elements in the name Christian:
1. It contains Jewish thought, as the equivalent of Messiah, the Anointed.
2. It shows the Greek language in the substantive- 'Christ.'
3. It also includes the Latin language in the adjectival ending ‘ians’ (Latin, iani).
This universality is a reminder of the language of the title on the Cross.

Precious Things in Peter's Epistles

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1. The Trial of Faith (1 Pet 1:7)
2. The Blood of Christ (1 Pet 1:19)
3. The Living Stone (1 Pet 2:4)
4. The Chief Corner Stone (1 Pet 2:6)
5. The Head of the Corner (1 Pet 2:7)
6. Christian's Faith (2 Pet 1:1)
7. Promises of God (2 Pet 1:4)

Brief Outline of 1 Peter Part 2

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Chapter 1 - Consolation in Suffering (1 Peter 1:6-7)
Chapter 2 - Conduct in Suffering (1 Peter 2:19-20)
Chapter 3 - Confidence in Suffering (1 Peter 3:15-17)
Chapter 4 - Cheerfulness in Suffering (1 Peter 4:12-13)
Chapter 5 - Compensation for Suffering (1 Peter 5:1,4)

Negative Aspects of Believers' Suffering in 1 Peter

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1. Suffer for own faults (1 Peter 2:20)
2. Suffer for evil doing (1 Peter 3:17, 4:15)
3. Suffer as a murderer (1 Peter 4:15)
4. Suffer as a thief (1 Peter 4:15)
5. Suffer as a busybody (1 Peter 4:15)

Positive Aspects of Believers' Suffering in 1 Peter

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1. Suffer wrongfully, enduring grief (1 Peter 2:19)
2. Suffer for righteousness' sake (1 Peter 3:14)
3. Suffer for well-doing (1 Peter 3:17)
4. Suffer for the name of Christ (1 Peter 4:14,16)
5. Suffer according to the Will of God (1 Peter 4:19)
6. Suffer for eternal glory (1 Peter 5:10)

Aspects of Christ's Suffering in 1 Peter

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1. Revelation of glory (1 Peter 1:11)
2. Rule to follow (1 Peter 2:21)
3. Righteousness for living (1 Peter 2:23)
4. Reconciliation to God (1 Peter 3:18)
5. Resolve not to sin (1 Peter 4:1)
6. Rejoicing in trials (1 Peter 4:13)
7. Reward for shepherding (1 Peter 5:1)

Brief Outline of 1 Peter

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Chapter 1 : Salvation we Possess - Suffering and Prophecy
Chapter 2 : Spiritual Growth in our Progress - Suffering and Pattern
Chapter 3 : Submission and our Priorities - Suffering and Purpose
Chapter 4 : Suffering and Patience - Suffering and Power
Chapter 5 : Service we Practice - Suffering and Proclamation