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1 Peter 3:19-20 NIV
After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits--- to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built.
God's plan is for everyone to get the opportunity to be redeemed. As humans, we are all spiritual beings who God desires to bring back into his eternal glory. I have always been amazed by the fact that Jesus went to minister to the spirits who were imprisoned by God because of their disobedience (Genesis 6:5-8). Reading this passage, God opened my eyes to see the
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1 Peter 3:19-20 NIV
After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits--- to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built.
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1 Peter 3:16-NIV
Keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
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1 Peter 3:16-NIV
Keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
How is your conscience? The context of the chapter is about the humility of our heart as we tell the world about our faith and belief in Jesus Christ. Have you ever found yourself saying, I don’t care what others think about what I do and how I live my life? I know for me, I made that comment many times before I understood what it meant to no longer live for myself as a Christian. Since Jesus calls his followers to be the light of the world
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1 Peter 5:4-NIV
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
We are all running a race in this fallen world! There is a spiritual war against our soul, the flesh (Sinful nature) Vs the Spirit of God (Holiness)-Galatians 5:16-18. Both the Flesh and the Spirit have a destination at the end of this battle (Romans 8: 6). Whose army are you fighting in? Choose wisely because your choice determines which crown you will receive at the end!
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1 Peter 5:4-NIV
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
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1 Peter 5:8-NIV
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
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Growing up around individuals in my life who were often drunk, when I initially read this scripture, I connected it to having a sober mind from alcohol. Although this interpretation might be true for some people, I learned the writer is speaking of a deeper pollution of the mind that comes in different forms. Think about where you are in life at this time, what has Satan filled your mind with that continues to distract you from God’s purpose for your -
1 Peter 5:8-NIV
Be alert and sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowl around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
