The Shape of the Universe (2 Peter 3:3-9)
Peter zooms back out to remind his friends of the big picture: no matter how dark things get, God’s plan is proceeding exactly as it should.
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Speeding the Day of God (2 Peter 3:10-18)
Peter closes his letters with a review and a summary: make every effort to be on your guard by making every effort to grow.
How To Stay Joyful (Philippians 4:1-23)
This time Paul really does finish his letter…and reveals the true source of joy.
Suffering and the Adoptive Love of God (Romans 8:14-30)
Being adopted into God’s family means receiving all the same benefits Jesus received, right? Right. But what, exactly, did all those benefits consist of?
The Covenant of Adoption (Exodus 24:1-11)
Does God love us? How can we tell for certain? Travel back to the day the nation of Israel was officially adopted as God’s son, and find out how they would have answered this question…
The Doors of Perception (1 Peter 1:1-2)
Asian Christians are under pressure from the Roman empire, and aren’t sure how to respond. Peter begins his answer by digging right down to the foundations of reality.
The Benefits of Citizenship (1 Peter 1:3-5)
Asian Christians ask Peter for a cost/benefit analysis of their new citizenship in Christ. Peter begins with the benefits.
The Costs of Citizenship (1 Peter 1:6-9)
Peter continues his cost/benefit analysis for Asian Christians.
Days of Future Past (1 Peter 1:10-13)
Peter explains how his readers can verify the cost/benefit analysis he has just offered.
Holiness and Everything After (1 Peter 1:14-21)
Peter begins to describe how Christians should be defined. He uses the word “holy”. But what does “holy” mean?
