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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...

A CALL TO HOLY LIVING / 1:13–25 Peter gave a bold challenge. The next four paragraphs (1:13–16; 1:17–21; 1:22–25; and 2:1–3) detail the ethical responsibilities of those who have experienced the blessings of salvation described in 1:3–12. The promises God makes to believers and the hope we have based on what we know about God should motivate us to holy living. Christ is coming soon. His imminent return should motivate us to live for him. This means being mentally alert, morally disciplined, and spiritually
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