Living Stones (1 Peter)

“Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.” (1 Peter 4:19)

Having been born again into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the living and abiding word of God, how do we deal with the insults and trials that come our way? How and why can we joyfully entrust our souls to God as we suffer? How do we ‘do good’ in the midst of such challenging circumstances?

Peter’s first letter is a stirring and timely call to stand firm and be holy, knowing the living hope we have in Christ.

Matthew Jensen teaches New Testament at the University of Sydney and Moore Theological College. He is the author of several volumes in the Pathway Bible Guide series, including For Our Sins and Alive with Christ.

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