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Maintenance or Mission?

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  • Paul Coulter

What does it mean to be a missional church? This article defines first what is it to be missional, and then the challenges facing the church. Based on Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Peter 2:9-11, and 1 Peter 3:13-16, it gives principles for missions, and characteristics of a missional church.

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How and When Is an Abused Spouse Called to Suffer

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  • Leslie Vernick

Does the Bible encourage a spouse to patiently endure abusive treatment within her or his marriage? This article considers 1 Peter 2:13-1 Peter 3 for an answer, and shows that suffering spouses are to do good rather than stay passive.

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1 Peter 2:11-12 – Why Good Works Are Crucial for the Christian Life

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  • Daniel R. Helm

Using 1 Peter 2:11-12 as framework, this article discusses the necessity of good works in the life of a Christian. The article gives a survey of what the New Testament epistles say about good works.

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1 Peter 2:13-15 – The Duty of the Christian to the Civil Government

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  • Douglas F. Kelly

This article considers 1 Peter 2:13-15 and its expression of the Christian's duty to the government.

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The Interpretation of the "Stone" Passages by Peter and Paul: A Comparative Study

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  • Douglas A. Oss

This article wants to investigate the stone passages in Romans 9:33 and 1 Peter 2:4-10. The author reflects on Paul and Peter's use of the so-called Old Testament "stone" passages—Psalm 118:22, Isaiah 8:14, and Isaiah 28:16.

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An Excursion with Ginomai

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  • Claude A. Ries

The purpose of this study is to discover the meaning of the Greek word "ginomai" in its occurrences in various New Testament passages, such as Luke 23:48, Acts 11:23, Acts 27:9, Acts 28:13, Romans 3:25, and 1 Peter 2:24.

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1 Peter 2:1-10 – Admonition to Be Living Members of the Church

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  • Jan Smelik

This article is a Bible study on 1 Peter 2:1-10.

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1 Peter 2:11-3:12 – Believers Urged to Walk in Godliness

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  • Jan Smelik

This article is a Bible study on 1 Peter 2:11-1 Peter 3:12.

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Does Peter Draw a Line?

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  • W. F. Wisselink

Looking at cessationism through the eyes of Mark 16, Acts 5, and 1 Peter 2, this article shows that to claim the cessation of special gifts is not equal to claiming that God has ceased to do spectacular acts. God has the power and the liberty to call on spectacular ways.

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Another Brick in the Wall

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  • Doug Van Meter

From 1 Peter 2:1-10, this article shows that Christians are called to active membership in the church.

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Our Renewed Image

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  • Chris Donato

What does it mean that a believer dies to the flesh in Christ and lives to righteousness in Christ? The article addresses this question by referring mainly to 1 Peter 2:24 and Colossians 3:1-11. It then discusses what should be the Christian's response in view of this gracious transformation in his life.

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Food for Pilgrims

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  • Daniel Kleyn

The Bible reminds Christians that they are sojourners, or pilgrims, in this world. How can Christians travel on this journey? Pilgrims depend on the preached word of God as their food, as is stated in 1 Peter 2:2. Looking at the analogy of milk, the author discusses the characteristics of this preaching.

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1 Peter 2:2 - Like a Baby Craves Milk

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  • John Blankespoor

This article on 1 Peter 2:2 is about spiritual growth.

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1 Peter 2:24 - Christ our Sin Bearer

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  • John Murray

This article on 1 Peter 2:24 is about the atonement.

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1 Peter 1:22-2:3 - The Enduring Word of God

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  • D. Marion Clark

This article is a Bible study on 1 Peter 1:22-1 Peter 2:3.

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1 Peter 2:1-10 - Holy Living in a Hostile World

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  • Nelson D. Kloosterman

This article is a Bible study on 1 Peter 2:1-10.

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1 Peter 2:4-8 - Stones and the Stone

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  • D. Marion Clark

This article is a Bible study on 1 Peter 2:4-8.

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1 Peter 2:9-10 - Out of Darkness

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  • D. Marion Clark

This article is a Bible study on 1 Peter 2:9-10.

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1 Peter 2:11-12 - Alien Life

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  • D. Marion Clark

This article is a Bible study on 1 Peter 2:11-12.

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1 Peter 2:11-12 - Abstinence Evangelism

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  • Nelson D. Kloosterman

This article is a Bible study on 1 Peter 2:11-12.

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1 Peter 2:13-17 - How to Live

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  • D. Marion Clark

This article is a Bible study on 1 Peter 2:13-17.

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1 Peter 2:13-20 - Living Respectfully Among Pagans Within Divine Social Structures

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  • Nelson D. Kloosterman

This article is a Bible study on 1 Peter 2:13-20.

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1 Peter 2:21-25 - Called to Suffer Injustice While Walking in Christ's Footsteps

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  • Nelson D. Kloosterman

This article is a Bible study on 1 Peter 2:21-25.

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1 Peter 2:9 - Our Identity in Christ

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  • John Ross

This article on 1 Peter 2:9 is about our identity and mission in Jesus Christ.

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1 Peter 2 – A Chosen Generation

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  • Clement Graham

This article offers an exposition of 1 Peter 2:9, which provides God's description of his church, and his programme for his church.

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1 Peter 2:1-3 - A Healthy Appetite for God's Word

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  • Ronald G. Mackay

This article on 1 Peter 2:1-3 is about our hunger for the Word of God.

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1 Peter 2:13 - Submit Yourselves

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  • Doug Vandeburgt

In this article on 1 Peter 2:13, the author shows that a good life among the unbelievers (ungodly) also means submitting to the authority of the government, the master and the husband. Our submission is a service to the Lord, and to win over our neighbours for Christ.

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