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 26, 2023
Scriptural Proof of the Pre-tribulation Rapture
Many people are not able to distinguish between the Rapture and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Tragically many pastors are not able to distinguish between the prophecies that relate to the second coming and the prophecies that relate to His return for His church. Many people don't even know that there is a distinction between those two things. And so, we're going to look at that and we look at the tribulation and we look at the anguish, the sorrow, the suffering, the misery. Do we have to go through all that? That's why I want to cover what I would like to cover.
From Series: "2022-23 Revelation - Audio Only"
This audio was recorded startin gin Decmeber 2022 in a small group Bible study. There are segments of these recording illustrated in videos and now in a separate series called "Revelation Videos."