S. Michael Houdmann Supporter Got Questions Ministries

Author: 1 Peter 1:1 identifies the author of the Book of 1 Peter as the apostle Peter.Date of Writing: The Book of 1 Peter was likely written between A.D. 60 and 65.Purpose of Writing: 1 Peter is a...

Login or Sign Up to view the rest of this answer.

November 15 2013 • 0 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report

Jack Gutknecht Supporter ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

I love the book of 1 Peter so much so that I memorized the book and recited it to someone else for a Bible Memory Association, adult program. I especially love the verses about Christ's vicarious suffering:

The Bible says: "He committed no sin, and no deceit [or trickery] was found in his mouth." (I Peter 2:22).

Then it says, "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed." (I Peter 2:24).

Truly, Jesus Christ suffered as our Substitute--that's what I meant by His vicarious suffering. Thank God for this. Otherwise, we would have to suffer the penalty for our own sins, and all of us have sinned, and the wages of sin is death. 

What is the only way in the world that we can be reconciled to God? That’s what Peter writes about in 1 Peter 3:18—that “Christ suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous…that He might bring us to God!” This must capture our hearts as Christians. 

And IF you are NOT a Christian yet, become one today! Why? Because that is the ONLY WAY you can be reconciled to God!

3 days ago • 2 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report