Reading Plan

Check out this 52 day reading plan with Paul David Trip studying the book of 1 Peter.

1 Peter overview

This letter was written as an encouragement to Gentile Christians facing persecution. Peter assures these faithful believers that they are chosen by God and that their persecution is actually a gift, offering them a chance to show others the surprising generosity and love of Jesus.

1 Peter guide

Check out this overview and guide to the book of 1 Peter.

the way of the exile

Exile is one of the core, yet often overlooked, themes underlying the entire biblical storyline. In this video, we'll see how Israel's exile to Babylon is a picture of all humanity's exile from Eden. We are all exiles longing for home, and Jesus is the one to open the way back to our true home and the fullness of relationship with God.

hope

Biblical hope is not optimism. In fact, the most hopeful people in the Bible often had very few reasons to believe that things would get better for them any time soon. But biblical hope is based not in circumstances but in the unchanging character of God. Learn more in this video from our Advent series.

exile in the Bible

An Ethic of Loyalty and Subversion: Responding to Injustice Like Jesus Does

the exile of all humanity

we are the royal priesthood

After Jesus’ disciples receive the Holy Spirit, they become God’s temple and the physical embodiment of Jesus on Earth. This has huge implications for our understanding of what it means to be the church today and live in unity.

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How to Share Your Faith

Spiritual Gifts Assessment