The prophets, apostles, angels, and even the Holy Spirit Himself have as the focus of their interest and attention the gospel of our salvation. Peter challenges us as “elect exiles” being sanctified through trials to have that same edifying, empowering,...
Peter says his readers are “obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls”. But how can Christians living through trial be said to be obtaining salvation? Isn’t salvation something that happened in the past, when they were...
Peter marvels at the love and faith of His readers in a Savior they have never seen and do not see now. What makes our obedient love and absolute trust in Christ so commendable to Peter? It’s the fact that the object of our love and faith, the unseen Savior,...