Although we may not long to be holy as much as we long to be hopeful (see last week’s sermon), the way Peter describes holiness in I Peter 1:13-2:3 shows how very beautiful and attractive it is, not only for us but also for everyone around us.
The closing section of the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas moved from confusion to clarification to conflict to consolidation to celebration.
Just like us, the people of Jesus' day spent much of their time laboring for things that perish. Just like us, they often found...
New life in Christ includes submission to governmental authorities, love for the other, and putting on Christ for all to see him.