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1 Pete
1 Pete
Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.”
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
The Wesleyan Bible Commentary, Volume 6: Hebrews–Revelation 3. The Suffering for Righteousness’ Sake (3:13–17)
An apology in this sense was a reply, an answer, a forthright statement of belief and hope, but definitely not an excuse.
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The History of this verse in my life…
Summer camp
breaking down verse 15
—> is Christ Lord of our hearts?
—> Christ as savior and Christ as Lord are 2 very different things
—> a Savior does something for us
—> A Lord demands something of us
—> “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”
—> Are you ready to tell others your story of what Jesus means to you?
—> Jesus is my hope.
—> Jesus is the reason I’m here today.
—> “But do this with gentleness and respect,”
—> no one likes a know-it-all even if you’re right.
—> Our defense or witness must also be with gentleness or meekness. It must not be arrogant or belligerent. Peter may have been thinking of his own denials while giving this counsel. Erdman said: “Pride and conceit will weaken your defense …; you are not to answer your opponents with bitterness and pride.”
Ball, Charles S. “First and Second Peter .” Hebrews-Revelation, vol. 6, William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1966, p. 267.
—> On this point Barclay’s comment can hardly be improved upon: “That is to say, any argument in which the Christian is involved must be carried on in a tone and in an atmosphere which God can hear with joy.”
Ball, Charles S. “First and Second Peter .” Hebrews-Revelation, vol. 6, William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1966, p. 267.
—> the best news delivered in the wrong way can go unheard.
