In Acts 20–21, Paul shows us that this life is brief, transient, and ephemeral. But our joy is to obey God, even at the cost of our life.
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1 Peter Study, Part 8 (at Christ Church): Rewriting Your Broken Story
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.
Read More1 Peter Study, Part 6 (at Christ Church): Citizens of Heaven
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.
Read More1 Peter Study, Part 5 (at Christ Church): Imperishable Inheritance
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.
Read More1 Peter Study, Part 2 (at Christ Church): Timeless Principles
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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