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1 & 2 Peter: Courage in Times of Trouble is unavailable, but you can change that!

Tradition says that Peter died during Nero's merciless persecution. Just before his death, Peter probably writes his second letter to warn the beloved believers in Christ about the false teachers and doctrinal dangers they will be facing without him. Today these letters encourage us also to stand strong in the face of troubles and trials. Their study is crucial to the Christian walk.

After the resurrection and ascension, Peter initiated the plan for choosing a replacement for Judas (Acts 1:15). After the coming of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1–4), he was empowered to become the leading gospel preacher from the Day of Pentecost on (Acts 2–12). Peter also performed notable miracles in the early days of the church (Acts 3–9), and he opened the door of the gospel to the Samaritans (Acts 8) and to the Gentiles (Acts 10). According to tradition, Peter had to watch as his wife was crucified,
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