1 Peter 3:1...Peter is laying the foundation of Christian living upon the Chief Cornerstone, Who is Christ the Lord.No one knows this better than Peter, who had demonstrated a weakness and inconsisten...  Read More

1 Peter 2:1...Whenever a new building is built, there is a gathering of building materials required to construct the building. An architect is involved, and the design of the building and the choice o...  Read More

1 Peter 1:10...When you’re facing persecution which leads to death, it sure is good to possess the living hope of eternal salvation found in Jesus Christ alone.This is the point of Peter’s first epist...  Read More

1 Peter 1:1...You would think the ministry of Jesus Christ and His followers would be universally received and welcomed by all people.That is not the case, and never has been.Jesus was hated by most p...  Read More

James 5:1...For those who know to do good and do not do it, it is sin.This is how James concluded chapter 4.Since there were no chapter breaks in the letter as written, we continue immediately into ch...  Read More

James 4:1...In the history of mankind there has always been warfare.Beginning with Cain slaying Abel, and proceeding from there, man has always set himself against man. Why?James informs us this warfa...  Read More

James 3:1...What is the source of the water you drink?In following the same reasoning Jesus had presented that good fruit cannot come from a bad tree and that bad fruit cannot come from a good tree, J...  Read More

James 2:1...What can you tell about a person by their outward appearance?Actually, you can tell a whole lot.You can tell approximately how much money they make, what their sense of personal taste and ...  Read More

James 1:19...Anatomically, God has designed each one of us with two ears and one mouth. This provides a physical clue about the spiritual truth Jesus’ half-brother James teaches us next.Being “swift t...  Read More

James 1:4...Wisdom’ is the application of God’s Word in a particular situation in life.Another way of putting it is ‘wisdom’ comes from God, and it His will for every situation. Wisdom is not the same...  Read More

James 1:1...Imagine for a moment being Jesus’ brother.As startling as that prospect may seem, Jesus did have both brothers and sisters. (See Matt 13:55-56.)(Of course, all Jesus’ brothers and sisters ...  Read More

Hebrews 13:7...Kindness is a character trait that should mark the life of every follower of Christ. The Holy Spirit is a Spirit of kindness, and kindness is a fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5...  Read More