Understand That No Prophecy Came About By the Prophets Own Interpretation

2 Peter 1:12-21

Understand That No Prophecy Came About By the Prophets Own InterpretationI will always remind you of these things. I think it is right to refresh your memory. 2 Peter 1:12-13

Our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me how I will soon be put aside. 2 Peter 1:14

I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things I say and teach. 2 Peter 1:15

Understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophets own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:20-21

Our Lord has a right to expect that those who name His name have an underlying confidence in Him. God expects His children to be so confident in Him that in any crisis they are the ones who are reliable. When a crisis arises we instantly reveal upon whom we rely. – Oswald Chambers

The Divine Nature of God Will Make You Effective and Productive

2 Peter 1

The Divine Nature of God Will Make You Effective and ProductiveGrace to yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:2

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Christ. 2 Peter 1:3

May you participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 2 Peter 1:4

Make every effort to add: Goodness – Knowledge – Self-control – Perseverance – Godliness – Brotherly Kindness – Love. 2 Peter 1:7

If you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will make you effective and productive. 2 Peter 1:8

The saint who satisfies the heart of Jesus will make other saints strong and mature for God. God seems to plant His saints in the most useless places. God places His saints where they will bring the most glory to Him, and we are totally incapable of judging where that may be. – Oswald Chambers

The Chief Shepherd Will Give You the Crown of Glory

1 Peter 5

The Chief Shepherd Will Give You the Crown of GloryElders, be shepherds of God’s flock. Be examples. 1 Peter 5:4

The Chief Shepherd will give you the crown of glory that will never fade away. 1 Peter 5:4

God gives grace to the humble. 1 Peter 5:5

Cast ALL your anxiety on God because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

Be alert! 1 Peter 5:8

The God of all grace will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 1 Peter 5:11

Common sense is a gift that God gave to our human nature—but common sense is not the gift of His Son. Supernatural sense is the gift of His Son. Our ordinary abilities will never worship God unless they are transformed by the indwelling Son of God. Oswald Chambers

If You Are Insulted Because of the Name of Christ, You Are Blessed.

1 Peter 4

If You Are Insulted Because of the Name of Christ, You Are Blessed.Do not be surprised at the painful trials you are now suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 1 Peter 4:12

Rejoice so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 1 Peter 4:13

If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed. The Spirt of God rests in you. If you suffer as a Christian do not be ashamed. Praise God that you bear that name. It is time for judgement to begin with the family of God. 1 Peter 4:14-17

Those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. 1 Peter 4:19

When prayer seems to go unanswered, there is always a reason—God uses these times to give you deep personal instruction, and it is not for anyone else but you. Oswald Chambers

Be Clear Minded and Self Controlled

1 Peter 4

Be Clear Minded and Self ControlledHe who is in Christ and suffers in his body for Christ is done with sin. 1 Peter 4:1

Such an individual no longer lives seeking evil human desires. 1 Peter 4:2

The gospel was preached even to those who are now dead. 1 Peter 4:6

Be clear minded and self controlled, so you can pray. 1 Peter 4:7

If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. 1 Peter 4:11

Serve with the strength God provides. 1 Peter 4:11

If we have a purpose of our own, it destroys the simplicity and the calm, relaxed pace which should be characteristic of the children of God. Oswald Chambers

Noah and his family were saved through water. This water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you.

1 Peter 3

Noah and his family were saved through water. This water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you.Live in harmony with one another. 1 Peter 3:8

Be sympathetic. 1 Peter 3:8

Be compassionate. 1 Peter 3:8

Be humble. 1 Peter 3:8

Love as brothers. 1 Peter 3:8

Do not repay evil with evil. 1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay insult with insult. 1 Peter 3:9

Be a blessing so that you may inherit a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9

Keep your tongue from evil speech. 1 Peter 3:10

Keep your lips from deceitful speech. 1 Peter 3:10

Turn from evil to good. 1 Peter 3:11

Seek peace – pursue it. 1 Peter 3:11

The Lord’s ears are attentive to the prayers of the righteous. 1 Peter 3:12

If you suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. 1 Peter 3:13

With gentleness and respect, speak in love to those who maliciously speak against your good behavior. 1 Peter 3:16

Christ died for your sins in order to bring you to God. (Die to your self for others.) 1 Peter 3:18

Christ also went and preached to the spirits in prison who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah. Noah and his family were saved through water. This water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you. 1 Peter 3:20-21

This pledge, your response to baptism through water, is evidence of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Christ. 1 Peter 3:21

 

Your Beauty Should Come From Your Inner Self

1 Peter 3

Your Beauty Should Come From Your Inner SelfMay they be won over without words by your behavior. When they see your purity and reverence, perhaps then they will believe God’s word. 1 Peter 3:2

Your beauty should come from your inner self: the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. Such a spirit is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4-5

This is the way the holy women of the past, who put their hope in God, made themselves beautiful. Do not give way to fear. 1 Peter 3:5

Husbands, treat your wife with respect as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life. Do this so nothing will hinder your prayers. 1 Peter 3:7

God’s aim appears to have missed the mark because we are too nearsighted to see the target at which he is aiming. Oswald Chambers