1 Peter 2

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1. How to Bring Men to Christ · R. A. Torrey

   Dealing with the Willful and the Deluded cites 1 Peter ii. 1

   …is to show them the advantage of Bible study. Good texts for this purpose are John v. 39; 1 Peter ii. 1, 2; 2 Tim. iii. 13‒17; Jas i. 21, 22; Ps. i. 1, 2; Josh. i. 8; Mark vii. 7, 8, 13; Matt. …

2. The Mortification of Sin in Believers · John Owen

   The necessity of mortification: the duty of the best believers cites 1 Pet. ii. 2

   …rfecting holiness in the fear of God,” 2 Cor. vii. 1; to be “growing in grace” every day, 1 Pet. ii. 2, 2 Pet. iii. 18; to be “renewing our inward man day by day,” 2 Cor. iv. 16. Now, this can…

3. The Mortification of Sin in Believers · John Owen

   The mortification of sin in particular described cites 1 Pet. ii. 11

   …violence and impetuousness; whence lusts are said to fight or wage “war against the soul,”1 Pet. ii. 11, — to rebel or rise up in war with that conduct and opposition which is usual therein,Rom…

4. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

   1.3 The Preface to the Commandments cites 1 Pet 2: 5

   …cut out for a building, are first hewn and squared. The godly are called ‘living stones.’ 1 Pet 2: 5. God first hews and polishes them by affliction, that they may be fit for the heavenly bu…

5. The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith · R. A. Torrey

   The Atonement: God's Doctrine of the Atonement vs. Unitarian and Christian Science Doctrines of the Atonement cites 1 Peter 2:24

   …t bring us to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit." And in 1 Peter 2:24 we read, "Who His own self bare our sins in His own body upon the tree, that we, having d…

6. Sermons on Several Occasions · John Wesley

   Scriptural Christianity cites 1 Pet. 2:25

   …those poor “sheep that had gone astray, to the great Shepherd and Bishop of their souls” (1 Pet. 2:25). 3. So the Christians of old did. They laboured, having opportunity, “to do good unto al…

7. A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life · William Law

   We can please God in no state or employment of life, but by intending and devoting it all to His honour and glory cites 1 Pet. ii. 11

   …] that he is "in Christ a new creature"; that he lives here as a stranger and a pilgrim, [1 Pet. ii. 11] setting his affections on things above, and laying up treasures in heaven, [Col. iii. 1]…

8. A Call to the Unconverted · Richard Baxter

   Sermon I cites 1 Pet. ii. 1

   …tible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.”—1 Pet. ii. 1, 2. “Wherefore laying aside malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and evil …

9. A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life · William Law

   Recommending devotion at twelve o'clock, called in Scripture the sixth hour of the day. This frequency of devotion equally desirable by all orders of people. Universal love is here recommended to be the subject of prayer at this hour. Of intercession, as an act of universal love cites 1 Pet. ii. 9

   …rth the praises of Him who hath called them out of darkness, into His marvellous light." [1 Pet. ii. 9] Thus much being said to show that great devotion and holiness is not to be left to any p…

10. Sermons on Several Occasions · John Wesley

    On Perfection cites 1 Pet. 2:5

    …presented to God, then is the man of God perfect. 11. To the same effect St. Peter says, (1 Pet. 2:5, ) “Ye are a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through…

11. The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith · R. A. Torrey

    The Distinctive Doctrine of Protestantism: Justification by Faith cites 1 Pet. 2:24

    …ritten, cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree." (Gal. 3:13.) Or, as Peter puts it in 1 Pet. 2:24, "Who his own self bare our sins in his own body upon the tree." Or as Paul puts it again…

12. The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith · R. A. Torrey

    The New Birth cites 1 Pet. 2:2

    …life just as we begin our natural lives, as a babe, and he must grow. As Peter puts it in 1 Pet. 2:2, we must "As new born babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that we may grow thereb…

13. Men Who Tended the Flock · Ochorus Originals

    Scripture Appendix: God’s Word on the Pastoral Calling cites 1 Peter 2:9

    …ll boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 1 Peter 2:9 — “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possessi…

14. Holy in Christ · Andrew Murray

    Holiness and Service cites 1 Pet. ii. 5

    …w forth the excellences of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light.’—1 Pet. ii. 5, 9. Through the whole of Scripture we have seen that whatever God sanctifies is to be use…

15. How to Bring Men to Christ · R. A. Torrey

    Some Hints and Suggestions cites 1 Pet. ii. 2

    …pper. Acts ii. 38, 42; Luke xxii. 19; 1 Cor. xi. 24‒26. (c.) Study the Word of God daily. 1 Pet. ii. 2; Acts xx. 32; 2 Tim. iii. 13‒17; Acts xvii. 11. (d.) Pray daily, often and in every time …

16. A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections · Jonathan Edwards

    IV. Gracious affections do arise from the mind's being enlightened, richly and spiritually to understand or apprehend divine things cites 1 Pet. 2:2

    …t. 16:23, "Thou savorest not the things that be of God, but those things that be of men." 1 Pet. 2:2, 3, "As new born babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby; if…

17. Absolute Surrender · Andrew Murray

    Peter's Repentance cites 1 Pet. 2:21

    …. I read again how he says: “Hereunto ye are called, to suffer, even as Christ suffered” (1 Pet. 2:21). I understand what a change had come over Peter. Instead of denying Christ, he found joy…

18. A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections · Jonathan Edwards

    VI. Gracious affections are attended with evangelical humiliation cites 1 Pet. 2:18

    … obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling." 1 Pet. 2:18, "Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear." 1 Pet. 3:2, "While they behold you…

19. How to Succeed in the Christian Life · R. A. Torrey

    Persecution cites 1 Peter 2: 21

    …n He suffered, He threatened not; but committed Himself to Him that judgeth righteously” (1 Peter 2: 21, 23). At this point many a Christian makes a mistake. He stands loyally for the truth, bu…

20. A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections · Jonathan Edwards

    XI. Another great and very distinguishing difference between gracious affections and others is, that gracious affections, the higher they are raised, the more is a spiritual appetite and longing of soul after spiritual attainments increased cites 1 Pet. 2:2

    … to thirst after the mother's breast; who has the sharpest appetite, when best in health. 1 Pet. 2:2, 3, "As new born babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: if…

21. Feasting at the table · Gareth Evans

    A Body and a Building cites 1 Pet 2:5

    …ce of God Paul joins Peter in presenting the church as a building, made of living stones (1 Pet 2:5). It is built on the foundation of both the apostles and prophets (new covenant and old c…

22. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    The Young Preacher and the Little Flock cites 1 Peter 2:23

    …when he suffered, threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously” (1 Peter 2:23, ASV). Nee saw this not as weakness but as spiritual strength. The Son trusted the Father…

23. How to Succeed in the Christian Life · R. A. Torrey

    Beginning Right cites 1 Pet. 2:24

    …out His Son, to believe that Jesus Christ did bear our sins in His own body on the cross (1 Pet. 2:24), and to trust God to forgive all our sins because Jesus Christ has borne them in our pla…

24. The Key in My Hand · Gareth Evans

    The Devices of Satan cites 1 Peter 2:11

    …● Chosen by God (Colossians 3:12). ● A saint (Ephesians 1:1). ● A stranger to this world (1 Peter 2:11). ● What I am (1 Corinthians 15:10). ● Satan’s enemy (1 Peter 5:8). ● Clothed in righteou…

25. Men Who Tended the Flock · Ochorus Originals

    Robert Murray M’Cheyne — The Holy Young Shepherd of Dundee cites 1 Peter 2:9

    … may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light” (1 Peter 2:9, NIV). He had declared those praises. His congregation declared them after him. And the d…

26. The Key in My Hand · Gareth Evans

    The Rock of Offense cites 1 Peter 2:8

    …eter and Paul quote the Old Testament in calling Him “a rock of offense” (Romans 9:33 and 1 Peter 2:8). The Pharisees were offended by Him, demons were offended by Him, and even His family wa…

27. How to Succeed in the Christian Life · R. A. Torrey

    Looking unto Jesus cites 1 Pet. 2: 24

    …We will see that every sin that Satan taunts us about has been borne and settled forever (1 Pet. 2: 24; Is. 53: 6). We shall always be able to sing, “Jesus paid my debt, All the debt I owe; Si…

28. How to Bring Men to Christ · R. A. Torrey

    Dealing with Those Who Are Anxious to Be Saved and Know How, but Who Have Difficulties cites 1 Peter ii. 24

    …at, greater than you think, but they have all been settled” and show them Isaiah liii. 6; 1 Peter ii. 24. A woman once came to me in great agitation. After many ineffectual attempts she was at l…

29. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    2.4 The Fourth Commandment cites 1 Pet 2: 2

    …e healed of his leprosy. ‘Desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.’ 1 Pet 2: 2. Go to the word to be changed into its similitude. As the seal leaves its print upon the …

30. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    2.5 The Fifth Commandment cites 1 Pet 2: 17

    …r distribution of justice. These political fathers are to be honoured. ‘Honour the king.’ 1 Pet 2: 17. This honour is to be shown by a civil respect to their persons, and a cheerful submissio…

31. All Things for Good · Thomas Watson

    Exhortations to those who are called cites 1 Pet. ii. 25

    …e is God’s diocese, where none has right to visit, but He who is the Bishop of our souls (1 Pet. ii. 25). We must not be like hot iron, which may be beaten into any form. A brave spirited Chris…

32. The Pilgrim's Progress · John Bunyan

    The Sixth Stage cites 1 Pet. 2:1

    …ish of milk well crumbed; Gaius said, Let the boys have that, that they may grow thereby. 1 Pet. 2:1,2. Then they brought up in course a dish of butter and honey. Then said Gaius, Eat freely…

33. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    4.3 The Word cites 1 Pet 2: 2

    …(2) If you would have the word preached effectual, come with a holy appetite to the word. 1 Pet 2: 2. The thirsting soul is the thriving soul. In nature one may have an appetite and no diges…

34. Till He Come · Charles H. Spurgeon

    The Sin-Bearer cites 1 Peter ii. 24

    … as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.”—1 Peter ii. 24, 25. THE SIN-BEARER. THIS wonderful passage is a part of Peter’s address to servants; and…

35. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    4.5 The Lord's Supper cites 1 Pet 2: 3

    …t may dwell in your hearts by faith.’ Eph 3: 17. Faith is the palate which tastes Christ. 1 Pet 2: 3. It causes the bread of life to nourish. Crede et manducasti [Believe and thou hast fed].…

36. The Way Into the Holiest · Frederick Brotherton Meyer

    The Blood of Christ cites 1 Peter ii. 24

    …this to be true for you, not because you feel it, but because God says it? Dare to repeat 1 Peter ii. 24, and Isaiah liii. 5, substituting "my" for "our. "What marvelous appearances are these th…

37. The Way Into the Holiest · Frederick Brotherton Meyer

    The Ideal Life cites 1 Pet. ii. 21

    …day. The non-resistance of evil is the dear teaching of Christ (Matt. v.39; Rom. xii. 19; 1 Pet. ii. 21). Stand up for the true, the holy, the good, at all costs; but think very little of stand…

38. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    Revolution, Persecution, and the Cost of Discipleship cites 1 Peter 2:17

    … endorse morally. Peter told persecuted believers to honor the emperor while fearing God (1 Peter 2:17). But submission ends where apostasy begins. The distinction is difficult and costly. It …

39. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    Appendix a: Twenty-Five Core Teachings of Watchman Nee cites 1 Peter 2:5

    …es, “ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood” (1 Peter 2:5, ASV). This does not mean every Christian has the same calling or that trained leaders ar…

40. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites 1 Peter 2:5

    …ate in the Body. Scriptures to revisit Acts 2:42; Colossians 1:18; 1 Corinthians 1:12-13; 1 Peter 2:5, 9; Ephesians 4:12; 1 Corinthians 10:17. Reflection 1. Does your church structure equip o…

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