Problem: Peter writes that Psalm 118:22 predicts the rejection of Christ. Is Peter properly citing this passage, or is he tearing it from its original context?
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09
Jul
2022
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I am a born again christian who loves the Lord and I am taking bible classes online
I am a born again christian who loves the Lord and I am taking bible classes online
08
Jul
2022
1 Peter 2:6 – Why does Peter add “on him” to Isaiah 28:16?
Problem: Critics argue that Peter is twisting this OT passage to make it appear to be prophetic of Christ. In the Masoretic Text (MT), the Hebrew lacks the expression “in him.” Therefore, when Peter writes, “And he who believes in Him will not be disappointed” (1 Pet. 2:6), he is adding onto the original Hebrew text. Is this the case?
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07
Jul
2022
1 Peter 1:17 – Are we supposed to fear God or not? (cf. 1 Jn. 4:19)
Problem: Peter writes, “Conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth” (1 Pet. 1:17). Yet other passages urge us not to fear God: “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love” (1 Jn. 4:18). Which is true?
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06
Jul
2022
1 Peter 1:2 – Are some “chosen” for heaven and others “chosen” for hell?
Problem: Peter writes that all Christians are “are chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father” (1 Pet. 1:1-2). Does this mean that Christians are “chosen” for heaven and non-Christians are “chosen” for hell?
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05
Jul
2022
1 Peter 1:2 – Are we sanctified by God’s truth or by God’s Spirit?
Problem: Peter speaks in this text about “sanctification of the Spirit,” but Jesus prayed, “Sanctify them by Your truth” (John 17:17). Which way are we set apart to God—by His Spirit or by His truth?
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04
Jul
2022
James 5:19-20 – Will we go to hell if we stray from the truth?
Problem: James writes, “My brethren, if any among you strays from the truth and one turns him back, 20 let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins” (Jas. 5:19-20). If we stray from our relationship with Christ, does this mean that we will go to hell?
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03
Jul
2022
James 5:17 – Was the drought three years or three-and-a-half years?
Problem: Both here and in Luke 4:25 it speaks of a three and one-half year drought in the days of Elijah. But in 1 Kings 17:1 (and 18:1) it refers to the drought being three years.
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