Dr. Boa discusses the notion of marriage God’s way. It is a one-flesh relationship that is borne out of a calling for a man and a woman to complete one another. It is a unity out of diversity; a spirit, soul, and physical oneness; an organic unity that points beyond itself to spiritual truth.
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.
Few people have answered the question: ‘How much is enough?’ and so they are not content. If you are not content with what you have, you surely won’t be content with what you want, because that moving target will continue on. Dr. Boa offers a pathway to contentment which only comes through the living Word of God. This Word of God is not just a moral mirror, but has the power to transform.
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.
Peter admonishes his readers to have an uplook and an outlook.. Our uplook determines our outlook and our outlook determines our behavior. As we look up, we are to apply what we see. We are called to become a people who manifest the new life in this present world.
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.
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.
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.
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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