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1 Peter Study, Part 13 (at Christ Church): Spheres of Authority II

Ken Boa August 30, 2015

Dr. Boa continues his discussion of the practical application of the spheres of God ordained authority. Peter transitions from governing authorities to that of the work place. There is no dichotomy between the sacred and the secular. We are called to do our work as to the Lord rather than for men. As we look to Him as the Source and to Him for the outcome, we pursue a higher standard than we would otherwise.

1 Peter Study, Part 12 (at Christ Church): Spheres of Authority I

Ken Boa August 23, 2015

Dr. Boa addresses the practical application of the spheres of God ordained authority. We are people under divinely ordained authority and we are called to a lifestyle of submission. Dr. Boa encourages us to press on to the higher calling of God and to walk in obedience to the things He has called us to pursue.

1 Peter Study, Part 9 (at Christ Church): Embracing God’s Narrative

Ken Boa August 2, 2015

Peter invites his readers to embrace God’s narrative not the world’s narrative; to embrace a biblical perspective on life and not what we often would construe for ourselves. This epistle gives a perspective of wisdom, faith, hope, and love and calls us to put our hope in the Living God and His unchanging character and promises.

1 Peter Study, Part 8 (at Christ Church): Rewriting Your Broken Story

Ken Boa July 26, 2015

We all have broken stories and Peter wants us to understand that we can rewrite our story. We can imbed our story in a greater narrative that begins and ends well. When we are a part of God’s story our life matters. When we keep an eternal perspective we understand that the adversity and afflictions of this life will only be brief and the glory will endure.

1 Peter Study, Part 6 (at Christ Church): Citizens of Heaven

Ken Boa June 28, 2015

Peter’s first epistle was written near the end of his life and it is designed to give us perspective. He tells us that we get to see things that the saints of the Old Testament could not see. And in light of these things, we have a living hope that brings confidence and stability and we can live in a manner that anticipates these future glories.

1 Peter Study, Part 5 (at Christ Church): Imperishable Inheritance

Ken Boa June 14, 2015

Dr. Boa continues his discussion on our imperishable inheritance. It is a future hope that gives a present perspective on our trials and pains and difficulties.

1 Peter Study, Part 4 (at Christ Church): The Living Hope

Ken Boa June 7, 2015

Jesus calls us to a living hope; a hope that will not die. A hope that is so transformative that it will produce an inheritance. Dr. Boa expounds on the four qualities of the inheritance and the legacy that we share with Christ as co-heirs, as sons and daughters of the King.

1 Peter Study, Part 3 (at Christ Church): Endless Revelation

Ken Boa May 31, 2015

Dr. Boa explores the nature and mystery of the triune God and the living hope that is grounded in the Word of God and in the Son. He reminds us, as we reflect on the inheritance reserved in heaven for us, to be a people of gratitude who understand that all of life is gift and all of life is grace.

1 Peter Study, Part 2 (at Christ Church): Timeless Principles

Ken Boa May 24, 2015

Dr. Boa contextualizes the first epistle of Peter, written on the edge of tremendous persecution and affliction. He walks us through fifteen verses that provide perspective and timeless principles relating to adversity.

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