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1 Peter, 2 Peter, and Jude Besieged on all sides, the early church faced external and internal threats. Followers of Christ could easily have been defeated or diverted. A distinct minority in a pagan society, they could have capitulated to their culture. But, challenged by God through these holy writers and strengthened by the Holy Spirit, they stood fast, even unto death. We, too, live in a...

NRSV Believers express joy (1:8) because of their belief in and love for Jesus Christ. Peter explained that his readers are receiving the outcome of their faith as they believe and rejoice in their Savior. The final outcome of their faith refers to full and complete salvation. The present tense, “are receiving,” indicates the tension between what we received when we accepted Jesus Christ, what we already possess as believers, and what we will yet receive when Christ returns. We received salvation
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