Four Ways To Keep Confidence in Christ, Part 1

Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Four Ways To Keep Confidence in Christ, Part 1Series: My Living Hope Scripture: 1 Peter 1:12-25; 2:1-12 Episode: 1380

In 1 Peter 1:12-25 through 2:1-12, Peter calls believers to holy living, urging them to live in reverence as they embrace their redemption through Christ’s precious blood. He emphasizes the eternal nature of God’s word, reminding them of their new birth through the living and enduring word of God. In Chapter 2, Peter describes believers as living stonesbeing built into a spiritual house and a royal priesthood, called to declare God’s praises. He urges them to rid themselves of malice, deceit, and hypocrisy and to crave spiritual milk for growth. As God’s chosen people, they are to live as a holy nation, abstaining from sinful desires and displaying good deeds to glorify God. Key themes include holiness, spiritual growth, identity in Christ, and living as God’s witnesses.