Living Epistles
You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men; clearly [you are] an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by
Return to the Guardian of Your Souls
For you were going astray like [so many] sheep, but now you have come back to the Shepherd and Guardian (the Bishop) of your souls. 1 Peter 2:25(AMPC) A shepherd
Let the Lord Vindicate You
no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their
Trust Him who Judges Fairly
He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly. 1 Peter 2:23
A Chosen Race
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and
Come to the Living Stone
Come to Him [then, to that] Living Stone which men tried and threw away, but which is chosen [and] precious in God’s sight. 1 Peter 2:4 (AMPC) Peter quoting Scripture
Patient in Trials
Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will
Imperishable Inheritance
[Born anew] into an inheritance which is beyond the reach of change and decay [imperishable], unsullied and unfading, reserved in heaven for you. 1 Peter 1:4(AMPC) When a child is
Garrisoned in Peace
6Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known
Heirs to the Promise
And now that you belong to Christ, you are the true children of Abraham. You are his heirs, and God’s promise to Abraham belongs to you. Galatians 3:29 (NLT) When