Contributions
Oct 27
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jlaeger added a text contribution Why can't I go home? I don't live here.All followers of Christ are "strangers" in this world. This world is not our home. Our home is in heaven. Sounds freaky, I know. Maybe even like the psycho who is part of some cult. This is why w... Read more »
Oct 26
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jlaeger added a text contribution God Chose Me. Me."Elect" and "Chosen" ... lots of theological debate and discussion have surrounded these two words. I have been part of that at times. Lately though - I want to just chew on this truth at face value... Read more »
Oct 21
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daily_devotions added a link contribution A Whole New WorldI think the highlight for me was when I went head to head with a bright orange Clown fish - made popular through the movie Finding Nemo. Read more »
Oct 12
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yakimoose added a text contribution What's your price?I keep coming across the word redeemed over and over lately. For years I really disliked the word because it just smacked of religious "insider language" or "Christianese". But I think I've let my con... Read more »
Sep 18
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Mild_Galaxy added a video contribution To the Praise of God's Glory!Mike Patten of Spirit & Truth Fellowship International (http://www.stfonline.org) teaches on the Praise of God's Glory. For further study see: Becoming A Christian - Why? What? How? http://www.Tru... Read more »
Aug 28
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patrickrogersmith added a text contribution Trinity in an eternally secure salvationVs.1 Aliens/exiles who are scattered and who are chosen: God knows your burdens. He has lovingly tailored them for you and you for them, that in them you might cling to Him, for His strength is made... Read more »
Jun 11
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joealvarado added a text contribution origin, purpose, perspective and futureThis scripture reminds me of several things; as followers of Christ we are his disciples and should always be learning and growing in and through Him. We are his followers because he chose us and ele... Read more »
May 8
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corby added a video contribution 1 Peter 1:1-2 Reminders IntroductionVideo from Corby Stephens @ The Exchange Church, Forest Grove, OR Read more »
Apr 26
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mattrlayton added a link contribution Trial and SinPastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, WA teaching on 1 Peter. Peter’s big idea is that Christians are “exiles” on mission for Jesus in a world that is not their home. Consequently, the... Read more »
Apr 6
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution Do I live this way?Do I live as an alien? As if this world was not my home? Do I follow Christ above all else? Read more »
Jan 19
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highplainsdrifter added a text contribution Who is the audience?It seems to me that the direct audience here would be Jewish Christians scattered throughout Asia. Peter was known as the apostle to the Jews, as Paul was the apostle to the Gentiles. Also the term ... Read more »
Jan 11
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bocajrfan added a link contribution 1 Peter 1:1-121 Peter 1:1-12 Read more »
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bocajrfan added a link contribution Introduction to 1 PeterIntroduction to 1 Peter Read more »
Nov 3
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ciumcium added a text contribution Unbreakable, rock-solid supportWhat a beautiful picture of a loving God. What a tremendous support. God has our back and he is COMMITED. What can go wrong? Yes we will falter and make mistakes, but that should not scare us or chip ... Read more »
Apr 25
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"on assignment by Jesus" what if we all lived our lives like that. like everything we did every day. was an assignment an assignment from Jesus. like work wasn't just work... but 5[or so] days a... Read more »
Dec 11
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charlescameron added a text contribution 1 Peter 1:1-25On earth, we have ‘trials’. In ‘heaven’, we will have ‘salvation’(3-9). In our journey from trials to salvation, from earth to heaven, we are to live a life of holiness and love. In this life of ‘obed... Read more »
Nov 12
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charlescameron added a link contribution Christ in all the Scriptures: 1 PeterBible reading notes on 1 Peter Read more »
Oct 8
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We are elected, chosen by God, not of ourselves but of him. We are aliens, foreigners, not of this world, Read more »