2 peter (2/4)

And I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon… Matthew 16:18

And I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.
Matthew 16:18 church community hell
But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written: “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
1 Peter 1:15-16 holiness life calling

For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous,
And His ears attend to their prayer,
But the face of the Lord is against evildoers.
1 Peter 3:12 righteousness prayer listening
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
1 Peter 2:9 evangelism salvation holiness
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 1:13 grace Jesus Spirit
Not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you would inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:9 speaking blessing calling
Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because the one who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin.
1 Peter 4:1 sin suffering
Opening his mouth, Peter said:
“I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality,
but in every nation the one who fears Him and does what is right is acceptable to Him.”
Acts 10:34-35 obedience righteousness evangelism
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
1 Peter 5:10 grace eternal life suffering
But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, but with gentleness and respect.
1 Peter 3:15 evangelism Jesus hope
Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 3:21 baptism salvation purification
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
1 Peter 1:3 hope resurrection rebirth
For,
“The one who desires life, to love and see good days,
Must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
He must turn away from evil and do good;
He must seek peace and pursue it.”
1 Peter 3:10-11 love peace life
Then Peter came up and said to Him, “Lord, how many times shall my brother sin against me and I still forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy-seven times.”
Matthew 18:21-22 forgiveness neighbor sin
You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.
1 Peter 3:7 marriage prayer grace
And though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:8-9 faith joy salvation
Knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.
1 Peter 1:18-19 Savior Jesus life
Your adornment must not be merely the external—braiding the hair, wearing gold jewelry, or putting on apparel; but it should be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.
1 Peter 3:3-4 humility beauty heart
But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God.”
Acts 5:3-4 lying money honesty
So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls.
Acts 2:41 faith baptism Word of God
And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as He did upon us at the beginning.
Acts 11:15 pentecost Holy Spirit
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:1 grace strength Jesus
The statement is trustworthy:
For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him.
2 Timothy 2:11 Word of God death eternal life
For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.
1 Corinthians 2:2 evangelism Jesus mind
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7 trust faith life

There is no one holy like the Lord,
Indeed, there is no one besides You,
Nor is there any rock like our God.

Bible verse of the day

You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by people.

Matthew 5:13 sin obedience evangelism