'1 Peter Chapter 2' Bible Class

'1 Peter Chapter 2' Bible Class

Speaker: Brother Dan

YouTube: https://youtu.be/bRvga2Uaj6k

 

1 Peter Chapter 2 is a powerful chapter outlining the identity and conduct of a true believer. It emphasizes that believers are "living stones" being built into a "spiritual house"—the ecclesia (church)—with Jesus Christ as the "chief cornerstone." This spiritual temple, made of people, is the one God now dwells in, not a physical building. Flowing from this, all believers are described as a "royal priesthood." This is a key concept, meaning that every believer (male and female) has direct access to God through Christ, their High Priest. They don't need a special clergy class to mediate for them. Their role is to offer up "spiritual sacrifices," which are their lives of praise, good works, and obedience. The chapter then defines the believer's relationship to the world. They are "sojourners and exiles," essentially foreigners and pilgrims passing through this life. Their true citizenship is in the coming Kingdom of God. This "foreigner" status dictates their practical conduct: Submission to Government: Believers are commanded to submit to all human laws and authorities (verses 13-17) "for the Lord's sake." This is understood as a command to be model, law-abiding citizens, but to abstain from participating in politics, voting, or the military, as their allegiance is to Christ's future kingdom, not the kingdoms of this world. Following Christ's Example: The chapter concludes by holding up Christ as the ultimate example, especially in suffering. He suffered unjustly without sinning or retaliating. This is the pattern for believers. When they face unjust treatment for their faith or for doing good, they are to endure it patiently, entrusting their cause to God, just as Jesus did.

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