First and Second Peter are grouped in what are called the General Epistles, written to the Church at large. The theme of First Peter is the refining and growth potential in our sufferings, 1Pe 1:3, 1Pe 1:6; 1Pe 2:2. This epistle was written to believers scattered by persecution throughout Asia Minor (1 Pe 1:1). The date was circa 64-65 A.D.—the beginning of Nero’s persecutions. First Peter is the best known and loved of these epistles, called by E.J. Goodspeed, “One of the most moving pieces of persecution literature.” This epistle is written to suffering believers, and is styled by Isaac Walton as, “affectionate, loving, lowly, and humble.” This epistle conveys an intense expectation of the Lord’s return as seen in 1Pe 1:5, 1Pe 1:7, 1Pe 1:13, 1Pe 2:12, 1Pe 4:13, 1Pe 4:17, 1Pe 5:1, 1Pe 5:4.
Gene Cunningham - October 22, 2013
Psalm 119 Session 6
Conference notes for this series can be found [HERE]
From Series: "Psalm 119 - Western PA Conference 2013"
Psalm 119 is the longest prayer in the bible. It is a prayer with one theme 'the all-sufficiency of the Word of God' and by extension 'the all-sufficiency of Jesus Christ (John 1:114)'. Over the October 18-20 weekend for the annual Basic Training Bible Ministries conference in Western Pennsylvania the Abundant Life Church and Gene Cunningham presented this series.