Peter identifies himself as the writer doing so with the authority of an apostle. He specifically identifies the people he was writing to as Jewish believers who have scattered outside their homeland due to persecution. That being their circumstance, Peter under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, knowing with personal experience the suffering and particular trials the persecution brings writes to encourage and give reminder of God’s grace. Living in a manner pleasing to God continues to put believers out of step with the world and still brings various trials and hardships as a result. That being the case this letter continues to be an ongoing means through with the Spirit of God guides and sustains His people through their various struggles and difficulties of the day at hand.
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In the fall of 1969, Gil began a full-time teaching ministry as Senior Pastor of Indian Hills Community Church. He also earned his Ph.D. from the California Graduate School of Theology. The focus of Pastor Rugh’s ministry is systematic, verse-by-verse teaching of the Bible. As a...