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 - April 8, 2017
The Gospel According to Moses - Session 3
Conference notes for this series can be found [HERE]
From Series: "The Gospel According to Moses - VA 2017"
This year the Northern Virginia Conference officially changed its name to the Shenandoah Valley Conference and was held from 21-23 April in Winchester VA. The theme will be "The Gospel According to Moses" the next installment in Gene Cunningham's series of studies in the prophetic anticipation of the coming of Messiah and the provision of salvation for mankind?the Everlasting Gospel. The key verse was Deuteronomy 18:15 "The LORD your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your midst from your brethren. Him you shall hear." Previously Gene surveyed this expectation from Abraham to Isaiah. This study is a fitting addition to these previous efforts in that the work of Moses as both deliverer and law-giver is the most comprehensive prophetic and pictorial foretelling of the Person and work of Jesus Christ.