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Did the Apostle Peter write 1 Peter and 2 Peter? Many modern scholars say No. Absolutely not. Yet, Dr. Stephen Boyce is not convinced by their standard arguments. He joins the show to respond and explain why.  -------------- Like what you're hearing?  Support the show >> https://www.classicaltheism.com/support

This fall, our Mens Study will explore six pivotal moments in the life of the Apostle Peter, examining how God used each experience to shape him into a faithful disciple. Through Peter's journey, we'll discover timeless principles that reveal the common path of spiritual growth for every follower of Jesus. As we see how God transformed Peter, we'll also consider how He desires to shape our own lives for His purposes and use us to influence the world around us.

This fall, our Mens Study will explore six pivotal moments in the life of the Apostle Peter, examining how God used each experience to shape him into a faithful disciple. Through Peter's journey, we'll discover timeless principles that reveal the common path of spiritual growth for every follower of Jesus. As we see how God transformed Peter, we'll also consider how He desires to shape our own lives for His purposes and use us to influence the world around us.

In this message, Pastor Colt discusses navigating seasons of change and transition. Through the example of the Apostle Peter, we are encouraged to trust God in the midst of transition rather than relying on one's own strength or performance. We are charged as God's people to seek prayer, be vulnerable in seasons of transition, and invite the Holy Spirit to be the authority in our lives.   Listen in now to hear Life Center Church's latest Sunday message from Pastor Colt.   ⛪️ Connect with us ⛪️  https://www.lifecenternyc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lifecenternyc/

What do you do when you have failed in your faith and wonder if you still have a place in God's story? The apostle Peter knew that feeling better than almost anyone. He denied Jesus three times, publicly and painfully. And yet Jesus prayed for him, restored him, and gave him a mission. Second Peter is the letter Peter wrote near the end of his life to fulfill that mission, and it carries a message that is just as urgent today as it was in the first century. In this message from 2 Peter 1:1-2, we explore what Peter's final letter teaches us about Christian identity, saving faith, and the ongoing work of God in the life of every believer. Before Peter ever mentions his role as an apostle, he calls himself a bondservant, someone bought by the blood of Jesus. That order is intentional. Who we are in Christ comes before what we do for Christ. Peter writes to believers who have received a precious faith, and he is careful to point out that this faith is the same kind received by the apostles themselves. There are no second-class believers. No spiritual VIPs. The faith that drove the early church to plant congregations and sacrifice their lives is the same faith available to every follower of Jesus today. And that faith is made possible not by our righteousness, but entirely by the righteousness of God and Savior Jesus Christ, a phrase that also stands as one of the clearest declarations of the deity of Christ in the New Testament. Peter also prays that grace and peace would be multiplied in the lives of believers, and he connects that multiplication directly to a growing knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ. The answer to spiritual dryness, doubt, and the pull of false teaching is not more programs or religious activity. It is a deeper, more personal knowledge of the real thing. Topics covered include the meaning of bondservant in the New Testament, what it means to receive faith as a gift, the equality of all believers before God, the deity of Jesus Christ in 2 Peter 1:1, how grace and peace grow through knowledge of God, and what Jesus said to Peter in Luke 22 before the crucifixion. Whether you are new to faith, struggling in your walk with God, or simply looking for a deeper understanding of what it means to follow Jesus, this message from Second Peter offers a grounded and encouraging foundation. You can fall and still finish. Peter is proof of that.

This sermon explores the life of the Apostle Peter through the lens of 2 Peter, highlighting his transformation from a volatile fisherman to a steadfast leader of the early church. The message identifies Peter as a prepared, chosen, and sinful vessel who was ultimately refined through the experience of being a broken vessel. By examining key moments such as his denial of Christ and subsequent restoration, the sermon illustrates how God uses human weakness and failure to demonstrate the abundance of His grace. The central theological theme emphasizes that true spiritual fruitfulness comes not from human perfection but from diligent growth in faith, virtue, and knowledge of Jesus Christ. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, inviting listeners to trust in God's ability to use imperfect people for His glory.

This fall, our Mens Study will explore six pivotal moments in the life of the Apostle Peter, examining how God used each experience to shape him into a faithful disciple. Through Peter's journey, we'll discover timeless principles that reveal the common path of spiritual growth for every follower of Jesus. As we see how God transformed Peter, we'll also consider how He desires to shape our own lives for His purposes and use us to influence the world around us.

Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026Teacher: Alice KaganScripture: Hebrews 12:1-2Message: The Witness of Peter (Week 6)Series: The CloudThe Scriptures are full of imperfect people who imperfectly point us to Jesus. In Hebrews 12, they're called “witnesses”, and they're cheering us on as we run our race, bearing witness that God really can be trusted, and that Jesus is greater than anything else the world has to offer.  In this series, we'll hear the story of one of these witnesses in 'the cloud' and consider how they encourage us to persevere.#Gospel #Hebrews #Perseverance #Faith #Grace #Witnesses #Testimony #Jesus #JesusChrist

Greg, Emily, and Rachel discuss the acts of Peter, his healing of Tabitha, and the vision of the unclean animals, leading him to the gentiles.Transcript: https://haltingtowardzion.substack.com/p/the-healings-and-visions-of-the-apostle?r=1mbq24&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

The Apostle Peter wrote an admonition and prayer that expresses my desire for you. 2 Peter 3:17–18: You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unprincipled men and fall from your own steadfastness, 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. To that end, we're beginning a new sermon series today, but not a sequential study through a book of the Bible. Instead, it will be a series of studies of crucial passages which help us learn how to take what we know and apply it in the most helpful ways possible. The goal: I want you to grow in your ability to nourish your soul from the word of God. Our first passage is 1 Timothy 1:5. The previous verses give the background. + In Ephesus certain ones + Teach a different doctrine + Pay attention to spiritual poisons + Speculate rather than being faithful to Scripture Then comes a phrase that is introduced by the glorious word BUT. The but is the Greek word that connotes both a connection and contrast. The connection is that there are certain ones who are altering sound doctrine and introducing spiritually poisonous ideas. The contrast is BUT the goal of OUR instruction is LOVE. 1 Timothy 1:5: But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 1 - A Pure Heart 2 - A Good Conscience 3 - Unhypocritical Faith

The Apostle Peter wrote an admonition and prayer that expresses my desire for you. 2 Peter 3:17–18: You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unprincipled men and fall from your own steadfastness, 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. To that end, we're beginning a new sermon series today, but not a sequential study through a book of the Bible. Instead, it will be a series of studies of crucial passages which help us learn how to take what we know and apply it in the most helpful ways possible. The goal: I want you to grow in your ability to nourish your soul from the word of God. Our first passage is 1 Timothy 1:5. The previous verses give the background. + In Ephesus certain ones + Teach a different doctrine + Pay attention to spiritual poisons + Speculate rather than being faithful to Scripture Then comes a phrase that is introduced by the glorious word BUT. The but is the Greek word that connotes both a connection and contrast. The connection is that there are certain ones who are altering sound doctrine and introducing spiritually poisonous ideas. The contrast is BUT the goal of OUR instruction is LOVE. 1 Timothy 1:5: But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 1 - A Pure Heart 2 - A Good Conscience 3 - Unhypocritical Faith

On the day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit fell, the Apostle Peter answered the confusion of those witnessing it by saying, "this is that which hath been spoken through the prophet Joel." In today's message, Pastor Jeff Ables discussed the baptism of the Holy Spirit and how it empowers us to be the prophetic voice of The Church.Prayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved New to Crossroads Church? Learn all about us at https://mycrossroads.org 

Subscribe for uplifting messages: http://www.youtube.com/c/PlantationSDAChurchTV Theme: Every day with Jesus must be sweeter than the day before. Call to Action: Comment below and let us know what you've learned about becoming like Jesus today. Speaker: Pastor N. Abraham Rose Title: Partakers of the Divine Nature Series: The Gospel According To Peter Highlights: The ultimate aim of every Christian is to become like Christ. In our focus passage, the Apostle Peter provides for us clear guidelines as to how that can become a reality in our lives, as we await the Second Coming of Our Lord. These guidelines are hinged upon us being diligent about our relationship with Jesus, a relationship that must be progressive in nature. Every day with Jesus must be sweeter than the day before. Key text: https://www.bible.com/bible/114/2PE.1.1-11.NKJV Bulletin/Notes: ### https://bible.com/events/49658519 Date: September 5, 2026 Tags: #psdatv #Christ #Jesus #peter #apostle #guidelines #relationship #dilligence #progressive #progress #grow #growth #grow #growth #stuck #stagnant #intentional #AreYouDiligent #AreYouStuckOrGrowing #GrowthIsIntentional #BeLikeJesus For more life lessons and inspirational content, please visit us at http://www.plantationsda.tv. Church Copyright License (CCLI): 1659090 CCLI Streaming Plus License: 21338439Support the show: https://adventistgiving.org/#/org/ANTBMV/envelope/startSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delivered by Mandala Putra Munthe dan Clarisa Lauren Nababan from Saint Peter's School Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara, in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. 1 Corinthians 3: 1-9; Rs psalm 33: 12-13.14-15.20-21; Luke 4: 38-44.THE ROLE OF INTERCESSOR The theme for our meditation today is: The Role ofIntercessor. There was an elementary school boy who was asked by his teacher:"To whom do you tell your complaints and difficulties?" The boyspontaneously replied: "To my father and my mother". Then the teachercontinued, "To whom do your father and your mother tell all the complaintsand difficulties?" The child also spontaneously replied: "ToJesus." The teacher continued to ask: "Why don't you tell Jesus directly?"The child also enthusiastically replied: "Because I did not see Jesusdirectly." The boy for sure did not see and meet Jesus directly,but he did see and meet Him in his parents. He believed that his complaints anddifficulties that he revealed to his father and mother would eventually reachJesus. Often we really need to go through other people to be able to know God,then we can come to Him. Parents teach us true faith. Some adults teach us howto pray and give thanks. Friends teach us how to read well the scriptures. Thereligion teacher or the catechist explains the correct liturgical celebrationwe need to follow. There are intercessors whose role are to bring God'sgraces to us. The experience of being mediators or intercessors happened also inthe apostles, especially Simon Peter who interceded for divine intervention, thenhis mother-in-law got recovery from her serious sickness thanks for the healingmiracle of Lord. There are many other examples of the intercessor role forhelping and serving people in need. Saint Paul says that to be an intercessor,as did Apollos and other disciples of Jesus, we should have one purpose onlywhich is to know, understand, follow  anddo the work of Christ. Even if the role of the intercessor is big andchallenging, we can assume this duty because we have many examples tofollow.  A strong character and outspokenfigure like Saint Paul had proved this with his own life. He says that if wewant to know more and to be more fruitful in the work of the Lord, we need to followa standard of discipline already set for us. This task is perhaps the mostdifficult for parents, teachers, catechists, public officials, leaders and evena friend and relative. Each can become an intercessor of God's grace for othersunder their responsibilities. However, when dealing with those who show reluctanceto accept what is offered, the intercessors for sure will sacrifice more theirpatience, dedication and effort. Not everyone like Apostle Peter's mother-in-law whocould accept help or assistance with calmness and gratefulness. Not everyonealso can respond to this help by giving service in turn to Jesus withgenerosity like Peter's mother-in-law. However, there are many people who arestubborn like Saint Paul's listeners. Perhaps many more who, after receivingkindness, do not express gratitude. There are still many who say"yes" about their faith, but they do not practice it. Jesus indeedcame to the world to these people, and we are the intercessors of God's love forthem. Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O Jesus Christ, make us true channels forYour voice and actions to our fellow brothers and sisters. Glory be to theFather and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit ... In the name of the Father ...

Fr. Eric reflects on the Apostle Peter as an example of our own peaks and valleys in the art of following Jesus.

When headlines scream panic and the world tells us the end is near, how should believers respond? While culture runs toward fear, stockpiles, and isolation, the Apostle Peter offers a radically countercultural strategy for the end times.In this message from 1 Peter 4:1–11, Pastor Tom Kang walks through what it means to live with clarity, purpose, and hope as elect exiles. Because Christ suffered and secured the final victory, we don't retreat into bunkers—we pull up a chair, open our doors, pray, and love one another earnestly.

1 Peter 3:13-22 | Living Hope for Exiles, Part 9 | 8/30/2026 | Pastor Matt Jones. The Apostle Peter teaches us how to remain faithful under pressure, defend the hope within us, and face suffering without fear because Jesus Christ suffered for us, rose from the dead, and now reigns over every power. NOTE: Technical difficulties prevented us from recording the audio of the first 9 minutes. So this video starts 9 minutes into the sermon. We apologize.

The sermon interprets the parable of the pearl of great price to emphasize that Jesus Christ is the only object of true value, requiring believers to die to their own nature and receive Him as their life. By examining the Apostle Peter's journey from self-confidence to reliance on divine grace, the message highlights the necessity of receiving 'the faith of Jesus Christ' rather than trusting in human effort. The preacher uses Peter's denial and subsequent restoration to illustrate that salvation and perseverance depend entirely on this received faith, which serves as an advocate before God at the final judgment. This theological perspective asserts that conversion involves a total transformation into Christ's nature, ensuring believers can face future trials with absolute confidence. Ultimately, the text urges listeners to prioritize this precious relationship over religious routine or self-righteousness.

In this sermon for Pentecost 14, Rev. James Douthwaite explores the theme of spiritual surrender and the 'life preserver' found in Christ. Drawing from the struggle of the Apostle Peter, who repeatedly found himself sinking—first in a physical storm and then in the face of the cross—Rev. Douthwaite emphasizes that true life is found not in seizing the day or saving oneself, but in 'drowning' the old sinful nature through Baptism and daily repentance. By embracing the cross and relying on Jesus rather than human effort, believers are anointed to a new, eternal life of loving and serving others.

Witness the awe-inspiring miracle of Dorcas' resurrection, as Peter, through the power of Jesus, brings life and hope back to a mourning community.In this episode, the Apostle Peter performs a miraculous healing, raising Dorcas from the dead and restoring hope to the grieving believers in Joppa. Her resurrection becomes a powerful testimony of God's love and power, strengthening the faith of those who witnessed it.Today's Bible verse is Deuteronomy 10:21, from the King James Version.Download the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Although dissent has long been a part of our country, in today's “argument culture” we approach people who hold different views as combatants. Have things gotten worse in the culture? Have things gotten worse in the Church? On today's episode, Tim and Rick speak with Dr. Crawford Loritts about a biblical posture Christians ought to reclaim for handling disagreement faithfully and well. They reflect on the Civil Rights Movement, discuss contemporary issues around “being woke,” and they draw from the Apostle Peter on what to do when someone disagrees with mean intentions.Show notes and a full transcript are available.

August 5, 2026 - Wednesday Bible Class In this episode Jeremy focuses on the life and legacy of the Apostle Peter, using Scripture and practical reflection to trace his journey from an ordinary fisherman named Simon to a cornerstone leader of the early church. The class explores Peter's background (John 1), calling and new name (Matthew 4), occupation and its character-shaping demands, and his family life, grounding each trait in concrete biblical scenes. Key events covered include Peter walking on water (Matthew 14), the Transfiguration (Matthew 17), his impulsive act of cutting off Malchus' ear (John 18), his threefold denial of Jesus and bitter repentance (Luke 22), and his public restoration by the risen Christ on the beach (John 21). The episode then follows Peter through Acts — Pentecost and the first sermon (Acts 2), healings and miracles (Acts 3, 5, 9), opening the gospel to the Gentiles (Acts 10), imprisonment and release (Acts 12) — and summarizes the themes of 1 and 2 Peter (hope in suffering, spiritual growth, warnings about false teachers). Throughout the talk Jeremy highlights Peter's personality: impulsive, courageous, passionate and imperfect — and shows how those traits produced both failures and strengths. The discussion emphasizes the difference between guilt/regret and true repentance, using Peter's denial and restoration as a model: grace publicly restores and sends people back to service rather than leaving them sidelined. Practical lessons include how God uses imperfect people, how boldness must become Spirit-directed to be effective, why repentance changes everything, and how leaders are called to be humble servants. The episode mixes biblical exposition with classroom interaction and personal anecdotes (fishing analogies and real-life examples) and closes with reflective questions for listeners: which of Peter's traits do you share, what fears hold you back from serving boldly, how has God used your weaknesses, and how can you extend grace to others? Listeners can expect an encouraging, Scripture-rich exploration aimed at helping Christians repent, recover, and live out their God-given potential.   Duration 39:35

The Apostle Peter is probably the best person in the history of the world to teach us about remembering. As the one who declared he would die with Jesus, only to deny him 3 times within a few hours, no doubt Peter had personal experience with forgetting. In the first part of the message entitled …

Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com   https://faithfulresistance.com/   What if the Apostle Peter has played a far greater role in shaping Christian theology than many Christians realize?   New Testament scholar Dr. Gene Green joins the Determined Truth Podcast to explore the theology of Peter and the message of 1 Peter. Rather than seeing Peter merely as the impulsive disciple who denied Jesus and was later restored, Dr. Green argues that Peter deserves to be recovered as one of the foundational theological voices of the early church.   We explore Peter's possible influence behind the Gospel of Mark, his relationship to Paul, his leadership in the early church, and his crucial role in opening the gospel to the Gentiles.   Then we turn specifically to 1 Peter and its message for Christians facing suffering, exclusion, and social pressure. What did it mean for first-century Christians to abandon the religious expectations of their families and communities? How does Peter tell Christians to respond when they are marginalized or mistreated?   And what does Peter's vision of the church mean for us today?   Our conversation examines some difficult—and highly relevant—questions:   Why has Protestant theology often emphasized Paul while overlooking Peter? Was Peter a foundational source for early Christian theology? What does 1 Peter teach about suffering? Why are Christian identity and community so important to Peter? What does Peter mean by calling Christians a “royal priesthood” and “holy nation”? How should Christians understand the household instructions of 1 Peter 3? Does the Bible endorse hierarchical relationships between men and women? What can the church's rejection of slavery teach us about interpreting difficult biblical texts? What is the difference between Christian unity and uniformity? How should Christians respond to political power and cultural division? What does it mean for the church to confront evil by doing good?   Dr. Green argues that Peter presents a vision of the church that crosses ethnic, socioeconomic, and gender boundaries. Rather than pursuing domination or political power, Christians are called to become a community shaped by Christ, the cross, hospitality, love, and doing good—even toward those who oppose them.   As Dr. Green puts it, Peter may have been the “lost boy of Christian theology,” but when we look closely, we discover that he has been sitting at the head of the theological table all along.   Join us as we rediscover the Apostle Peter and ask what his theology means for the church today.   Determined Truth exists to equip the church to be the church. Vinnie Angelo & Rob Dalrymple FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others.   CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God. You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com   SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.  Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601   Want a FREE CHAPTER from Rob's latest book? Sign up for email updates from Determinetruth.   https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)  

In this message, we begin a study of the Apostle John, one of the “sons of thunder” who is often overshadowed by the more outspoken Apostle Peter. Yet as we follow John through the Gospel accounts, we discover a disciple whose quiet and humble character was accompanied by remarkable boldness and faithfulness. We consider the … Continue reading "The Quiet but Bold Disciple — Part 1"

In this evening sermon from Acts 10:9-23, Pastor Rockhill considers the vision God gave to the Apostle Peter upon the rooftop of Simon the Tanner. As Peter prays and grows hungry, he falls into a trance and beholds a great sheet let down from heaven filled with clean and unclean animals, hearing the command to rise, kill, and eat. Though Peter resists, the Lord declares three times that what God has cleansed he must not call common. Pastor Rockhill's central burden is to show how the Lord was preparing not only Cornelius but the church itself for the ingathering of the Gentiles. He explains that the vision overturns the Old Covenant dietary restrictions and the whole ceremonial system, for Christ has cleansed all defilement by his once-for-all sacrifice and has conquered the curse of death. The believer now enjoys true Christian liberty, receiving every good gift with thanksgiving to the glory of God. More than food is in view, however. Pastor Rockhill draws upon Ephesians 2 to declare that the middle wall of separation between Jew and Gentile has been broken down, so that the two are made one new man in Christ. What God has cleansed, no one may call common—including those once counted outside the covenant. Applying the text, Pastor Rockhill reminds the congregation that as the gospel expands, things change for good, as God gathers people from every nation, tribe, and tongue. He calls the saints to reflect this reconciling grace, receiving one another and showing hospitality as Peter welcomed the men sent from Cornelius.

Our text foreshadows the reality of Jesus as a sacrifice that would NOT see corruption and is connected with a prophecy by King David and the preaching of the Apostle Peter and Apostle Paul in the book of Acts! Also Reference: Psalm 16:10, Acts 2:29-32, Acts 13:34-37, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 9:28 https://bbfohio.com

When you're faced with a challenge, it helps to have guidance from an expert. Well, Tuesday on A NEW BEGINNING, evangelist Greg Laurie gives good guidance on sharing our faith. And his insights are drawn from the Apostle Peter, who saw thousands come to Christ! Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This introductory sermon to 1 Peter presents the letter as a continuation of the Gospel of Matthew, focusing on how believers are to live in light of Christ's resurrection and victory. The message centers on four major themes: the security of salvation, the call to holiness, living as strangers in a hostile world, and maintaining hope through suffering and persecution. Using the life of the Apostle Peter as its primary illustration, the sermon demonstrates that salvation rests entirely on the finished work of Jesus Christ rather than human performance, allowing believers to find assurance even in the midst of failure. Peter's transformation—from misunderstanding Jesus, denying Him, and ultimately being restored—shows that God's grace restores those who continually run back to Christ in faith. Because believers have been given a new identity, empowered by the Holy Spirit, they are called to pursue holy living, faithfully represent Christ in a broken and often hostile world, submit to authority with integrity, and endure suffering with hope, knowing that God uses trials to refine His people and strengthen their faith. The sermon concludes by encouraging Christians to live “Kingdom down, not culture up,” trusting in Christ's secure promises and standing firm in the true grace of God regardless of their circumstances.

This sermon introduces the book of 1 Peter by highlighting its four major themes: the assurance of salvation, the call to holy living, perseverance through suffering, and the importance of sound theology. Using the life of the Apostle Peter as an example, the message emphasizes that spiritual growth is rooted in God's completed work of salvation through Jesus Christ, which believers receive by faith, and that this assurance should lead to a transformed life marked by holiness and obedience. Peter's own journey—from bold disciple to one who denied Christ and was later restored—demonstrates that failure is inevitable for every believer, but it is never the end of God's plan. Instead, God uses failure to humble, mature, and prepare His people for greater ministry, extending not only forgiveness but full restoration, as seen in Jesus' reinstatement of Peter after the resurrection. The sermon concludes by encouraging believers to trust God's faithfulness, learn from their failures, embrace His grace, and confidently follow His calling, knowing that He continues to shape imperfect people into effective servants for His kingdom.

Standing Firm Together 1 Peter 3:8-17 is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast. What If the World’s Greatest Evidence for Christianity Isn’t an Argument… but a Christian? Most people think defending the Christian faith begins with having the right answers. But the Apostle Peter begins somewhere else. He begins with our relationships. In this special Riot Podcast Live episode (recorded during last week’s livestream), we continue our study through 1 Peter and discover why a church that lives in unity, humility, compassion, and love becomes one of the most powerful witnesses to a watching world. Before Peter tells believers to “always be ready to give an answer,” he first calls them to live the Gospel together. In this episode, we explore three life-changing truths from 1 Peter 3:8–17: Live the Gospel (vv. 8–12) Why unity is different from uniformity The power of compassion and genuine Christian community Why humility strengthens relationships How blessing instead of retaliation reflects the heart of Christ Trust the Gospel (vv. 13–14) Why following Jesus sometimes comes with opposition How to overcome the fear of people Why faithfulness matters more than popularity Share the Gospel (vv. 15–17) What Peter really means by “Always be ready to give an answer” Why apologetics begins with a transformed life How to defend your faith with gentleness, respect, and hope The one question every Christian should be prepared to answer: “How has Jesus changed your life?” This conversation reminds us that people often watch our lives long before they listen to our words. Our greatest testimony isn’t winning arguments, it’s becoming more like Jesus. “By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” — John 13:35 Scriptures Discussed 1 Peter 3:8–17 John 13:35 Philippians 2:2–8 Romans 12:15 Galatians 6:2 James 5:16 Psalm 34 John 14:6 John 15:20 1 Corinthians 15 Question for you: If someone asked you today, “Why do you have hope?”, what would you say?

Should a pastor who commits adultery, habitually views pornography, or commits another serious moral failure ever return to ministry?In this episode, I sit down with Justin Peters to discuss one of the most controversial questions facing the evangelical church today. We examine the biblical qualifications for elders, the meaning of being "above reproach," whether sexual sin permanently disqualifies a man from pastoral ministry, and how Christians should think about restoration.We also discuss examples frequently raised in these debates, including Steve Lawson, Mark Driscoll, Tullian Tchividjian, King David, and the Apostle Peter, while examining passages such as 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Corinthians 6, Proverbs 6, and 2 Corinthians 7.Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation aims to drive listeners back to Scripture and encourage careful thinking about holiness, church leadership, repentance, and biblical accountability.00:00 Introduction00:57 Why This Conversation Matters02:30 What Is Permanent Disqualification?03:12 Qualifications for Elders and "Above Reproach"05:17 Why Justin Peters Says Sexual Sin Permanently Disqualifies08:12 Are Other Sins Also Permanently Disqualifying?10:11 Mark Driscoll and Public Ministry12:12 Patterns of Anger vs. Isolated Failures13:26 Internal and External Consequences of Sexual Sin15:32 Reputation, Reproach, and Public Ministry17:03 What About David and Peter?19:05 Godly Sorrow vs. Worldly Sorrow20:53 Encouragement for Christians Struggling with Sin22:02 Pornography and Personal Responsibility23:39 Is Permanent Disqualification Explicitly Taught in Scripture?25:00 Final Reflectionsjonharrismedia.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John 7:37-52 Please turn to John chapter 7. We'll be considering verses 37-52 this morning. You can find that on page 1062. The context of chapter 7 has been the Feast of Booths - also called the Feast of Tabernacles. It was one of the three major festivals in the Jewish calendar, so there were lots of people in Jerusalem. Earlier in the chapter, Jesus appeared at the temple in the middle of the festival and began teaching. That caused a crowd to gather around him. And most of the crowd was amazed. They had heard of or seen Jesus' signs (or miracles)  but now they witnessed his teaching. In our text this morning, we will hear that it is now the end of the feast. Jesus called for people to come to him but, as you will hear, he received a mixed response. Some were intrigued but others all the more wanted to kill him. Reading of John 7:37-52 Prayer There's no doubt that water is THE foundation to our physical existence. Our bodies are made up of about 60% water. Without water, we cannot survive for more than a few days. Without water, crops cannot grow and animals cannot survive. But for us in our day and age, water is readily available. Even in drought situations, we manage pretty well. Farmers can pump water from the underground water table to water their crops. We can clean and store water from storm runoff. We can dam rivers and we can pump water from one region to another. The worst it gets here, is that we're told to only water our lawns on certain days. But if you lived in Jerusalem back in the first century, it was very different. They didn't have all the modern technologies to drill or store significant amounts of water. Given its geography high up in the mountains, Jerusalem didn't have any nearby rivers. The Kidron valley and brook were dry for most of the year. And so, the people really did rely on the seasons. They hoped and prayed for rain at certain times of the year. It's no wonder that Jesus used the concept of water to symbolize spiritual realities. Remember, we saw that first back in chapter 2 when Jesus turned water into wine, symbolizing his cleansing ministry. And again, we saw that in chapter 4, when Jesus told the woman at the well that she needed his living water and that when she drank it, she would never be thirsty again. He was speaking of the eternal life that she would receive through believing in him. Well, this morning we have a new spiritual reality symbolized by water. And that is the ministry of the Holy Spirit. He will be like rivers of living water flowing forth from our hearts. So, this morning we'll begin our time with that… with Jesus' teaching about the giving of the Spirit. That's verses 37-39. As we'll see in a minute, his analogy of water directly connects to what was happening at the Feast. And then second, we'll survey the responses to Jesus' teaching. That's verses 40-52. As you heard, out of people's hearts flowed very different responses to Jesus. That's where we are headed. #1 The Holy Spirit - the River of Living Water As we get into the verses about the Holy Spirit, let me first note that the Feast of Tabernacles was at the very end of the dry season. In fact, most years, it had not rained for months in the leadup to the festival. To be sure, Jerusalem did have a source of water. Their main source of water at the time was the Gihon Spring which they diverted into the Pool of Siloam. It was on the south side of the city about a third of a mile down from the temple. It was King Hezekiah about 700 years earlier who had a tunnel dug through the rock to reach the spring and divert the water to inside the city. Just a few years after he finished that, Assyria surrounded Jerusalem and attempted to cut off the supply lines, including water, but they did not know of the hidden water channel. And so, Jerusalem was able to endure. By the way, if you go to Jerusalem today, you can actually walk through Hezekiah's water tunnel. I did that several years ago with a friend. It's about 1/4 mile long and pretty narrow and the water is maybe 1-2 feet deep. At one point my friend snuck ahead, turned off his little flashlight and then, when I rounded a corner, he jumped out at me. I may or may not have been momentarily scared. Anyway, you end up at the Pool of Siloam - or a small portion of what remains. I'm telling you this because at the Feast of Booths, every day one of the priests would make his way down to the Pool of Siloam. Jewish literature records that he would dip a golden vessel into the pool, and he would make his way back to the Temple. The crowds would follow him as he passed through the lower gates into the temple area. Trumpets would sound as he ascended the temple steps. They would read from passages like Isaiah 12:3 which says, "with joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation." That was our call to worship this morning. And then with great pomp, when the festival branches described in Leviticus 23 were waved, the priest would pour the fresh water onto the altar. A channel was made for that purpose, and it would drain to the base. The purpose of the water was a remembrance of God's provision of water in the wilderness. Remember, the Feast of Booths was about celebrating God's provision in the wilderness. That included water from the rock. God called Moses to strike a rock, and when he did, water flowed forth. Well, on the seventh day of the feast, Jewish literature also records that the water ceremony happened 7 times. 7 times the priest would fill the golden vessel from Siloam and return to the temple, and pour it onto the altar. By the seventh time, the water would have overflowed from the altar onto the temple floor. And while this was happening, the people were rejoicing, waving various branches while the trumpets sounded and the water flowed. It was on this day, the 7th day, called the great day, that Jesus stood up and cried out “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.'” We don't know what time of day Jesus proclaimed these words, but the people would have had water on their minds. It was hot and dry. Likely it had not rained. Furthermore, they either anticipated the priests carrying the water to the altar or they just witnessed that event. They were thirsty - physically and spiritually. And Jesus cried out to them, calling them to come to him and drink. And not only would their spiritual thirst be quenched, but if they came and drank, rivers of living water, he said, would flow from them. The apostle John then adds a brief commentary that Jesus was referring to the Holy Spirit. Those who came to him would receive his Spirit, once he was glorified. Now, before we consider what that means for you and me, let me note 4 brief things. #1. Jesus quotes a Scripture which says, "Out of his heart [the one who believes] will flow rivers of living water." There's actually no single Old Testament passage directly matching the quote. However, several Old Testament texts parallel this idea. We read from Isaiah 44 earlier in the service. Verse 3 says, "I will pour water on a thirsty land" and then "I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring." Zechariah 14:8 was another one. It was also read during the Feast of Booths. It speaks of living water flowing out of Jerusalem. There are other passages like Ezekiel 47 and Isaiah 55 which are similar. In other words, the idea of living water connected to the Holy Spirit and salvation is very prevalent in the Old Testament. #2. Some Greek translators believe that the "rivers of living water" referenced here is the Holy Spirit being given out of Jesus' heart, not ours. They argue that phrase "whoever believes in me" is actually part of the invitation to drink and does not describe the one who has a river flowing from his heart. Honestly, there are some good arguments for that. Personally, I lean toward the translation we use. But I also think that even if this alternative is true, those who believe are still the recipients of the Holy Spirit. When we receive the Spirit, then our hearts will display forth the Spirit's ministry in us. So, in the end, I don't think it really changes the impact. #3. The third thing I want to point out. The fact that verse 39 says that the Spirit would be given after Jesus was glorified does not minimize the Holy Spirit's work in the Old Testament. No. From the very beginning in Genesis 1, the Spirit was present. He was hovering over the waters. He was at work in the hearts and minds of the remnant of God's people - true Israel. The Spirit directed people to look forward to the Messiah who would come. The Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 1 tells us that the Spirit of Christ was at work in the prophets who testified beforehand about Christ's sufferings and glory. What is the difference, then? The giving of the Holy Spirit mentioned in verse 39 is the outpouring of the Spirit to all peoples, not just Israel, but every tribe, tongue, and nation. Furthermore, as the Spirit dwells in his people, he now applies the finished work of Christ to us. So, the difference is in the scope of the Holy Spirit's work and the fulness of salvation being applied. I think that's important to understand. #4 - the last brief comment. And this is related. When verse 39 speaks of Jesus' glorification, I'm guessing you have in mind Jesus' ascension to heaven where he now reigns. That's true. However, John's Gospel includes Jesus' death and resurrection as part of his glorification. We're going to see this very clearly when we get to chapter 12. We will see that Jesus finally tells his disciples that his hour HAS come. And what is that hour? Jesus tells them it is the hour of his glorification. He must die in order to be raised. So, as we think of the ministry of the Holy Spirit, we need to understand that he is applying Jesus' full ministry including his atonement for our sin through his sacrifice and the hope and new life we have in his resurrection and ascension to glory. It is out of that fulness as the inaugurated King, that Jesus sends his Spirit to continue his ministry to the ends of the earth. Now, I know that's a lot of theology packed into those comments. Let me summarize it this way. Jesus' promise of his Spirit is an amazing promise and reality for you and me. Every single one of us is spiritually thirsty. Every single person in the entire world is spiritually thirsty. Not everyone recognizes it but we all long for meaning and purpose. We all experience pain and suffering. We all know the toil of work as a consequence of the fall. Those thing weigh on us every single day. And Jesus promises that when you come to him in belief, out of your heart will flow rivers of living waters. Through the ministry of the Spirit in you, the abounding grace of God in Christ will flow to you and from you. Your heart will display to others the transforming ministry of the Spirit. And others who likewise are given the Spirit will minister to you through him. To be sure, that does not minimize the impact of our remaining sin, nor does it minimize the realities of our suffering and grief in life. But what it does is give us an unshakeable foundation. Repentance from sin.  Hope in grief. Joy in suffering. Perseverance in trials. Through the Holy Spirit in us, we can live, not only with our eyes fixed on the cross and the redemption we have from our sin, but we can fix our eyes on our resurrected and glorified Lord. Through his Spirit, rivers of living water will flow. His ultimate sender is the Son, but the blessings of his ministry will flow from you to me and from me to you. It will flow between us and overflow to our community around us. An old song came to mind this week. A 1970's children's song. "I've got a river of life flowing out of me." Some of you are old enough to remember it. Do you remember the chorus? "Spring up, O well, within my soul; Spring up, O well, and make me whole; Spring up, O well, and give to me; That life abundantly" May that river of life, God's Spirit, abundantly minister in us and through us as we drink of the living waters of Christ. Amen? Divided Responses Now, we're not done. Here's where we are. Jesus made an astonishing offer. For those who come to him and drink, out of their hearts will flow the living water of God's Spirit. The question now is, how did the people respond? What did flow out of their hearts? Well for some it was curiosity, for another, it was an honest search. But for the priests and Pharisees, it was the exact opposite. Instead of rivers of living water, out of their hearts flowed hatred and bitterness. Let's consider those three categories in verse 40-52. (1) those intrigued by Jesus, (2) those who outright reject him, and (3) those honestly evaluating. That first group, those who are intrigued, find Jesus very interesting. He has interesting things to say. He's some kind of prophet. In verse 40, some said that he is THE prophet. That's a reference to Moses' prophecy in Deuteronomy that a Prophet would come after him. Others said, "This is the Christ." That may include some who truly believed. But we get the sense that it's just an external observation. After all, the apostle John does not use his favorite word, believe. He just notes that some "said" he was the Christ. I think we should also put the temple officers into this first category. Last week, we read that the chief priests and Pharisees sent the temple officers to arrest Jesus. These were Levites assigned to temple security. But notice that they did not arrest Jesus. And what was their reason? Verse 46, "No one ever spoke like this man!" They could not do what they were commanded to do because they were amazed by his teaching and authority. This first group is marked by an external recognition that Jesus is unique. He plays some important role in God's purposes. But they had yet to take the next step toward belief. I suspect some will. That brings us to the second group mentioned here - the chief priests and Pharisees. They are not intrigued by Jesus one bit. There is no possibility in their minds that he may truly be the Son of God. Their hearts are hard. Multiple times in these verses they react to even the suggestion that Jesus may be legitimate or the desire to consider his claims. And think about this: these were the very men who presided over the water ceremony at the feast. Some even participated in the water being poured out on the altar day after day, but they could not recognize the living water standing in their own temple courts Look at what they said to the officers that did not arrest Jesus. They said, "Have you also been deceived?" They then appealed to their own authority and they literally cursed the crowd. Verse 49, they said, "this crowd that does not know the law [you know, like they do] is accursed.” Think about the contrast between the hearts of the Pharisees and the hearts of those who would come to Jesus. Those who believe in Jesus are promised rivers of living water flowing from their hearts. Yet, out of the hearts of the Pharisees and chief priests came deceit and anger. And look how they responded to Nicodemus. Nicodemus was one of them. All Nicodemus wanted to do was judge fairly. But the Pharisees responded, "Are you from Galilee, too?" That's a classic ad hominem. They attacked Nicodemus for merely suggesting that Jesus deserved a fair hearing. They just wanted to kill Jesus. Rather than rivers of living water, out of their hearts flowed rivers of hate and self-serving unbelief. Out of some hearts will flow love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Those fruits of the Spirit, identified in Galatians 5, will flow forth from those who have been given the Spirit - those who believe. But out of the hearts of these so-called leaders of Israel flow self-idolatry, enmity, strife, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, and envy. Out of one flows fresh, clean water, spiritual water, that is life giving and quenches the soul, yet out of the other, stagnant, poisoned water that accuses and kills. Which brings us to the third response. I've already mentioned Nicodemus, but let's consider his response more thoroughly. In fact, I think Nicodemus was originally in that first category. He was intrigued. Back in chapter 3, as Coleman reminded us last week, Nicodemus had sought Jesus out at night. Something compelled Nicodemus to want to know more. But he didn't understand when Jesus told him he needed to be born again. He had yet to believe. But in these verses Nicodemus has moved from being intrigued to honestly desiring to evaluate Jesus' claims. He even defended Jesus, asking that he be given a fair hearing. We get the clear sense that Nicodemus was a man of integrity. Even though he was a teacher of Israel and part of the Sanhedrin, he wanted to know the truth. In verse 51, look what he says to his fellow Pharisees, "Does our law judge a man without first giving him a hearing and learning what he does?" Do you hear his honest desire to know the truth? I want to remind you that John wrote his Gospel primarily for Jews of the later first century. John has been revealing who Jesus is as the Messiah. And he wants his readers to have an open heart and mind like Nicodemus. John wants his readers to give Jesus a hearing, as verse 51 says. Really, John wants them to believe, but at this point in the book, he just wants them to take a step forward and truly evaluate Jesus for who he is. As Coleman pointed out last week, some of you here are like Nicodemus and have an honest heart and seek to live a life of integrity. But you've yet to respond to Jesus calling to come to him and drink. Will you evaluate Jesus' claims and calling? You know, as we move forward in the Gospel of John, one thing that we'll see is that the two neutral responses to Jesus will go away - both the intrigued by Jesus' response and the honest search response. The temple officers will be forced to choose. And Nicodemus himself will be called to account. What will they decide? We'll find out in chapters 18 and 19. What will you decide? So where does that leave us? Well, Jesus is still standing and calling out, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink." The water that he gives will never run dry, because it is nothing less than the Holy Spirit, poured out from our risen and glorified Lord, applying all the riches of his death and resurrection to thirsty souls. And so, will you stand at a distance, intrigued but uncommitted? Will you be like Nicodemus, honestly seeking him out, but not yet willing to come to him and drink. Or will you drink of his life-giving stream? For those of you who have, the promise is yours: out of your heart will flow rivers of living water. The Spirit of truth and grace will flow in you and through you, forever. Amen.

He was made bishop by the Apostle Peter and sent to Gaul as a missionary. Some believe that he was Simon the Leper, whom the Lord healed, later named Julian in Baptism. In Gaul, despite great difficulty and privation, he converted many to faith in Christ and worked many miracles — healing the sick, driving out demons, and even raising the dead. In time the local prince, Defenson, was baptised along with many of his subjects. He reposed in peace.

He was born in Antioch during the years that Christ walked in the flesh in Palestine. His parents, hearing of Christ's miracles and teaching, journeyed to Jerusalem, bringing their young son Pancratius. There all three of them saw and listened to Jesus Himself, and met the disciple Peter as well. After the Ascension, Pancratius and his parents were baptised in Antioch (some accounts say by the Apostle Peter himself). The Apostle Peter installed Pancratius as bishop of Taormina in Sicily, where he worked great wonders and brought many to Christ.   A pagan general named Aquilinus, hearing that Taormina had become Christian, set out with his army to destroy the town. Pancratius instructed the faithful not to fear and went out to confront the army, armed only with the sign of the Cross. When the army came near the town, the soldiers were seized with confusion and fear, fell on their own weapons and attacked one another, and finally withdrew in terror. Thus the city was saved by the prayers of the holy bishop. Later, pagans stoned him to death, granting him a martyr's end. His relics may still be venerated in Rome.

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SummaryThis episode explores the life of the Apostle Peter to understand how to maintain lifelong zeal for Christ. We discuss key lessons from Peter's highs and lows, emphasizing repentance, courage, correction, and perseverance in faith.Chapters00:00 Lifelong Zeal for God03:17 The Life of Peter: Highs and Lows06:07 Courage and Correction in Zeal08:53 Strengthening and Restoring Zeal11:40 Serving Others and Boldness14:40 Humility and Accountability in Zeal17:35 Finishing FaithfullyConnect with Me! Newsletter and Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://icandopodcast.com⁠⁠⁠Blogs: ⁠⁠⁠https://benjaminlee.blog⁠⁠⁠Books: ⁠⁠⁠https://benjaminlee.blog/books-2/⁠⁠⁠Apparel: ⁠⁠⁠https://benjaminlee.blog/resources/#!/⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@icandopodcast?si=h9-JkT27jwynZZ-X

What does the coming of the Holy Spirit in great power produce? Eric Alexander describes for us how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit is seen in the powerful preaching of the Apostle Peter. Heed the call to repentance and faith and find in Him the answer to your deepest need on Hear the Word of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29?v=20251111

A @Christadelphians Video: Join **we, the Christadelphians**, for this **outstanding** and **thought-provoking** Bible exposition with Sam Tomkins as we continue our series on *Peter after the Resurrection*. In part four, ‘Healing and Hope in Sharon', we witness God's **wonderful** preparation of Peter for a watershed moment—the opening of the gospel to the Gentiles.This **revealing** study traces Peter's journey through Lydda and Joppa, where two miraculous healings (Aeneas and Tabitha) become powerful pictures of the spiritual condition of the nations—lame and dead, yet raised to walk before God. With **insightful** connections to Cornelius in Caesarea, we see how God spare no effort to transform Peter's heart, moving him from ritual separation to embracing the very people he once avoided.You'll be captivated by the **expositional** depth as we uncover Old Testament echoes—Psalm 41, Exodus 30, Leviticus 20—and the stunning symbolism of Joppa as the place where Gentile raw material was brought for the temple. This is a **wonderful** reminder that our Heavenly Father works patiently behind the scenes in our lives too, preparing us for His purposes.Whether you're a long-standing believer or new to Scripture, this video will inspire and strengthen your faith. Don't miss the climactic moment when Peter declares, “Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons.”##

This episode of Coffee with Kirk explores the story of the Apostle Peter through five distinct stages of his journey. Kirk and Jen Walden reflect on how God sees potential in us that we often cannot see in ourselves, using Peter’s transformation from a weary fisherman to a leader who helped shape the early Church. Through personal stories and biblical insights, they encourage pregnancy help leaders to embrace every season of their calling. Kirk Walden's latest book, Saving Samaria is available now! Click here to order! Click here for Kirk's Substack Contact Kirk at kirk@kirkwalden.com Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

We All Are Filled with Something. The Jesus Follower is Filled with the Holy Spirit! MESSAGE SUMMARY: If you believe that Christianity is just a bunch of rules and laws for you (all of which you cannot keep!), then you really do not know what Christianity is all about. Jesus Followers are filled with the Holy Spirit. All of us are filled with something. With what are you filled? The Apostle Peter, in 1 Peter 4:5-6, admonishes you to be faithful to the Gospel and to live in the Spirit like God: “but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does.". Some people are filled with the world or the devil or alcohol or drugs or materialism or their jobs or just themselves. You need to be filled with the Holy Spirit. As you walk with the Holy Spirit, Paul instructs in Ephesians 5:15-17 to make wise use of our limited time on earth and to seek God's will through the Holy Spirit: “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.". Come Holy Spirit; fill us with your presence and power. Are you filled with the Holy Spirit? If not, why not?   TODAY'S PRAYER: Father, I confess that when difficulties and trials come into my life, large or small, I mostly grumble and complain. I realize the trials James talks about are not necessarily “walls,” but they are difficult to bear, nonetheless. Fill me with such a vision of a transformed life, O God, that I might actually consider it “pure joy” when you bring trials my way. I believe, Lord. Help my unbelief. In Jesus' name, amen.         Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 94). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, because I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Compulsions. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit's fruit of Patience. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Ephesians 5:15-21; Acts 2:1-4; 1 Peter 4:1-6; Psalms 34a: 1-11. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Be Strong & Courageous”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

A @Christadelphians Video: ## YouTube Video DescriptionJoin **we, the Christadelphians**, for this **outstanding** and **thought-provoking** Bible exposition with Sam Tomkins as we continue our series on *Peter after the Resurrection*. In part four, ‘Healing and Hope in Sharon', we witness God's **wonderful** preparation of Peter for a watershed moment—the opening of the gospel to the Gentiles.This **revealing** study traces Peter's journey through Lydda and Joppa, where two miraculous healings (Aeneas and Tabitha) become powerful pictures of the spiritual condition of the nations—lame and dead, yet raised to walk before God. With **insightful** connections to Cornelius in Caesarea, we see how God spare no effort to transform Peter's heart, moving him from ritual separation to embracing the very people he once avoided.You'll be captivated by the **expositional** depth as we uncover Old Testament echoes—Psalm 41, Exodus 30, Leviticus 20—and the stunning symbolism of Joppa as the place where Gentile raw material was brought for the temple. This is a **wonderful** reminder that our Heavenly Father works patiently behind the scenes in our lives too, preparing us for His purposes.Whether you're a long-standing believer or new to Scripture, this video will inspire and strengthen your faith. Don't miss the climactic moment when Peter declares, “Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons.”##

Has society—and even the church—accidentally traded masculine strength for passivity?In this powerful Father's Day message, we dive deep into "Peter's Masculine Pilgrimage" to discover what true, God-honoring masculinity looks like. Pulling insights from John Eldredge's Wild at Heart, we explore how Jesus didn't call "nice guys" to follow Him; He called messy, passionate, and forceful men to lay hold of the Kingdom of Heaven.By looking at the life of the Apostle Peter, we trace the map that every man must walk—from ambition and brokenness to becoming deep, Spirit-filled, and truly courageous.If you are a man looking for a second chance, or if you're tired of trying to just be a "good boy," this message is for you.

A @Christadelphians Video: **YouTube Video Description**Join us, a Christadelphian team, for this outstanding and thought-provoking expositional study: *The Apostle Peter, After the Resurrection #3 – ‘Standing Firm: Hypocrisy Within, Persecution Without'*. This insightful video reveals how Peter and the early ecclesia navigated the terrifying reality of external persecution alongside the even more dangerous threat of internal hypocrisy. We witness the unstoppable power of God's Word – it cannot be silenced by prisons, councils, or deceit. This is a wonderful, inspiring call to examine our own hearts and stand firm, no matter the cost.**Chapters:**00:00 – Introduction: Peter's Post-Resurrection Question02:00 – The Unstoppable Word: Persecution Cannot Silence Truth04:30 – Hypocrisy From Within: The Danger of a False Name08:00 – Ananias and Sapphira: Love Turned to Greed14:30 – Laying Down Life: Peter's Journey From Denial to Devotion19:00 – Hypocrisy as a System: Devouring the Sheep23:00 – The Shadow of Peter: Healing, Refuge, and the Great Rock28:00 – Angelic Intervention: Prison Doors Opened32:00 – Standing Before the Council: “We Ought to Obey God”38:00 – Rejoicing to Suffer: Fighting Against God?42:00 – Conclusion: Standing Firm – From Without and Within**Bible Verse Categories:**

A @Christadelphians Video: **YouTube Video Description**Join **We**, the Christadelphians, for this **outstanding** and **thought-provoking** second instalment in our series on the apostle Peter after the Resurrection. In this **insightful**, **expositional** study, Sam Tomkins unpacks the powerful fusion of signs, wonders, and fierce opposition that defined Peter's early ministry in Acts. From the healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate to Peter's bold stand before the very Sanhedrin who condemned his Lord, this **revealing** journey shows how the risen Christ worked through His apostles to proclaim salvation. **Wonderfully**, we see Peter transformed—no longer wavering, but unashamedly declaring that only the name of Jesus can make us whole. Discover how the first miracle of both Peter and Paul echoes the same truth: we are all spiritually lame from birth, yet raised by the power of the resurrection. This is a **wonderful** reminder that when the world threatens to silence us, the true ecclesia prays not for safety, but for boldness to keep speaking.**

Reading Acts 10:36-43 where the Apostle Peter preaches in the household of Cornelius and gives them a very simple presentation of the gospel, that they believe and are saved. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

"When the Emperor Diocletian summoned him and threatened him with torture, he offered sacrifice to idols and was, because of this, rewarded by the Emperor with a costly garment. But Marcellinus repented bitterly and began to weep both day and night for his rejection of Christ, even as the Apostle Peter had before him. A synod of bishops was held at that time in Campania, and the Pope dressed himself in sackcloth and sprinkled ashes on his head, and, going before the Synod, confessed his sin and asked them to judge him. The fathers said: 'Let him judge himself.' Then he said: 'I strip myself of the sacerdotal rank of which I am not worthy; and, further, let my body not be buried after my death, but let it be thrown to the dogs.' Having said this, he pronounced a curse on any who should dare to bury him. He then went to the Emperor Diocletian and, casting the precious garment in front of him, confessed his faith in Christ and cursed the idols. The enraged Emperor ordered that he be tortured and killed outside the city, together with three other men: Claudius, Cyrinus and Antoninus. The bodies of these three were buried at once, but the Pope's body lay there for thirty-six days. Then St Peter appeared to Marcellus, the new Pope, and told him to bury Marcellinus' body, saying: 'Whoso humbleth himself shall be exalted.' " (Prologue)

In the New Testament book of 2 Peter, there are some verses  which says the nourishment of the Word of God is something we desire. We should crave the Scripture because it provides a satisfaction that can't be found anywhere else.Main Points:1.  A newborn baby craves milk. Without this nourishment, the baby will cry. In fact, without the nourishment of the milk, the baby will not survive.  The Apostle Peter uses this contrast to teach us how important it is for believers to crave spiritual nourishment. Of course, he is speaking of the Bible, the Word of God. He says, by it, that is by the Word of God, we will grow up in our salvation.2. The key issue is desire. We must have a desire for the Scripture. It's through the pages of the Bible we come to know the author. My prayer is that we would develop a hunger for the Word of God, because we have a hunger to know God personally.3. The Scripture, for all of us, is an acquired taste. Before we came to know Jesus we had no appetite for the Word of God. We had a spiritual appetite, but we attempted to satisfy this appetite with the things of the world.  But the more we partake of scripture, the more we learn from God, and the more we apply it to our lives, the more we desire the Word.Today's Scripture Verses:2 Peter 2:1-3 - “Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.Psalm 119:97 - “Oh, how I love your law!  I meditate on it all day long.”Psalm 119:18 - “Open my eyes that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

Did the Apostle Peter predict the destruction of the universe—or the end of the Old Covenant world? In Episode 8 of the Revelation Series, Jay Rogers examines one of the most debated prophecy passages in the New Testament: 2 Peter 3. Many Christians assume Peter was describing the end of the physical cosmos. But was he actually warning about the coming judgment on Jerusalem, the temple, and the Old Covenant order? In this episode: What Peter meant by "the day of the Lord" The meaning of the Greek word stoicheia ("elements") Why fire imagery appears throughout biblical judgment language The connection between Peter's warning and AD 70 How a preterist reading changes our understanding of prophecy Was Peter describing the end of the universe—or the end of an age?

Welcome to the very first episode of The Right Side of Faith with Doug Billings.In this powerful premiere, Doug reveals that no matter what lies in your past — the mistakes, regrets, failures, or pain — life always holds wonder, joy, and meaning… if you are willing to forgive.Doug Billings is a devoted father, cancer survivor, and the author of the bestselling book Your Wonderful Life: No Matter the Past, Life Always Holds Wonder, Joy and Meaning. Speaking from the heart in this live faith talk, he shares his own raw, personal stories: surviving a drunk driver, enduring false accusations that led to divorce, battling cancer, and the day he learned his son Michael has Down syndrome.Through Scripture and hard-won experience, Doug teaches:Why “No one is as bad as the worst thing they've done”The true meaning of atonement (“at-one-ment” with God and others)The four great gifts that power forgiveness: Grace, Belief, Mercy, and HopeLife-changing lessons from the Prodigal Son and the Apostle Peter — the flawed “Rock” Jesus chose anywayForgiveness is not forgetting — it is releasing the chains of the past so you can fully embrace the freedom and love God has for you. Doug challenges every listener to stop carrying regret and guilt and step into the wonderful life that is waiting.This Week's Challenge:Go to Confession (the Sacrament of Reconciliation)Pray the Our Father slowly — really meaning the words “as we forgive those who trespass against us”Write down one name (someone who hurt you or even yourself) and choose to forgive and release it