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 27, 2019
PA 2019 Session 7
You know you are in an Age of Apostacy when the impact of christians is dim and unnoticed. When we stand before Jesus at the Judgement Seat of Christ, the only thing we will have to offer for His Faithfulness is our rewards (refer to the actions of 24 Elders in Revelation). In Hebrews Chapters 1-2, Jesus is superiior to angels. In Chapters 3-4, He is superior to Moses, Joshua, and David. In Chapters 5-7, He is superior to 1500 years of the Levitical Priesthood. In Chapters 8-10, He is superior to the old covenant. In Chapters 11-13, He is superior to all the saints. The Work is done (Heb 10:18) -- that's Good News! Time is ticking by, God's Wrath is coming, and we need to heed the warning (Heb 10:26): We need to: (1) draw near to God and pray (Heb 10:22); (2) hold fast our confession and tell the story (Heb 10:23); (3) consider one another (Heb 10:24).
Scripture References: Hebrews 10:19-39, Matthew 27:51, John 19:20, Hebrews 10:11-18
From Series: "An Appeal for Faithfulness in and Age of Apostasy"
On October 25th – 27th, 2019 Basic Training Bible Ministries and Abundant Life Church in Uniontown, PA presented “An Appeal for Faithfulness in an Age of Apostasy – The Five Warning Passages from The Book of Hebrews”. The theme comes from Hebrews 2:1 “Therefore, we must give more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away.”
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