Although the original readers of Peter’s letter were experiencing relatively mild opposition from their neighbors, in I Peter 3:8-22, he wanted to prepare them for worse persecution to come and the unfair suffering they would have to endure. As in all the letter, God calls on us both to preach and to practice what we preach, no matter how others might be treating us. In fact, when we endure unfair suffering as Christians, we receive special blessings and opportunities to demonstrate our faith.
The chief priest could not control his wicked sons, so God removed them all and raised up the one who could intercede between humans...
After God confirmed his covenant with Israel, and Israel broke it, God graciously renewed it again.
In the new way of walking, believers need to put off the habits of the old self and put on the attitudes and activities...
