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God Supplies The Power to Live For Christ
This book was written two or three years after the Roman Emperor Nero began his persecution of Christians. It focuses on the church’s internal problems, especially on the false teachers.. Peter directed this letter specifically to Christians scattered in the region of present-day …

Our Faith Must Become a Part of What We Do
Peter urges his people to equip their lives with every virtue and to be content with nothing less than the most splendid life. Let us look at the list of virtues which he says we need to add one to another: It begins with faith (v. 5). It is the unquestioning certainty that t …

Needing to Know Basic Bible Doctrine
Peter states that his goal in life is to use every opportunity to instruct others in the faith. One important function of any Christian leader is to remind his followers of basic Bible doctrine. Sad to say, many Christians are ignorant of these things and therefore do not live …

A Light Shines Brighter in Darkness
That is why I am doing my best to make sure that each of you remembers all of this after I am gone (v. 15). Peter’s claim that he was an eyewitness of the majesty of the Lord refers no doubt to Jesus’ transfiguration (Matt.17:1-8) (vv. 16-18). Only Peter, James and John were pe …