And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. And after you have suffered for a little whileThis phrase acknowledges the reality of suffering in the Christian life. The Greek word for "suffered" is "paschō," which implies experiencing pain or hardship. Historically, early Christians faced persecution, and Peter's audience was no exception. The phrase "for a little while" offers hope, suggesting that suffering is temporary and part of God's larger plan. It reminds believers that trials are not eternal and encourages perseverance. the God of all grace
This title for God emphasizes His nature as the source of all grace. The Greek word "charis" for "grace" denotes unmerited favor and kindness. In a historical context, grace was a revolutionary concept, contrasting with the merit-based systems of the time. This phrase reassures believers that God's grace is sufficient for every need and trial, underscoring His benevolent character. who has called you
The word "called" comes from the Greek "kaleō," meaning to invite or summon. This divine calling is not just an invitation but a powerful, effectual call that brings believers into a relationship with God. Scripturally, this reflects the doctrine of election, where God chooses individuals for His purposes, highlighting His sovereignty and love. to His eternal glory
"Eternal glory" refers to the everlasting honor and splendor that believers will share with God. The Greek word "doxa" for "glory" signifies brightness, magnificence, and fame. This phrase points to the ultimate hope and future of Christians, contrasting the temporary nature of earthly suffering with the permanence of heavenly reward. in Christ
This phrase is central to Christian identity, indicating that all blessings, including eternal glory, are found in union with Christ. The preposition "in" (Greek "en") signifies a close, personal relationship. Historically, this reflects the early church's understanding of being part of the body of Christ, emphasizing unity and shared inheritance. will Himself restore you
The verb "restore" is translated from the Greek "katartizō," meaning to mend, repair, or make complete. This suggests a process of healing and wholeness that God personally undertakes. It implies that God is actively involved in the believer's life, bringing restoration after suffering, much like a skilled craftsman repairing a valuable piece. secure you
The word "secure" is derived from the Greek "stērizō," meaning to make firm or stable. This conveys the idea of God providing a firm foundation for believers, ensuring they are not easily shaken by trials. Historically, this would have been a comforting assurance to early Christians facing instability and persecution. strengthen you
"Strengthen" comes from the Greek "sthenoō," which means to make strong. This indicates that God imparts His strength to believers, enabling them to endure hardships. It reflects the scriptural theme of divine empowerment, where God equips His people to face challenges with courage and resilience. and establish you
The term "establish" is from the Greek "themelioō," meaning to lay a foundation. This suggests that God provides a solid base for believers' faith and life. In a historical context, this would resonate with the early church's need for stability amidst persecution. It assures Christians that their faith is grounded in the unchanging nature of God. Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterThe apostle who authored this epistle, addressing the early Christian communities facing persecution. 2. God of all graceRefers to God as the source of all grace, emphasizing His benevolence and mercy. 3. ChristCentral figure in Christianity, through whom believers are called to eternal glory. 4. Early ChristiansThe recipients of Peter's letter, enduring trials and suffering for their faith. 5. Eternal GloryThe ultimate promise and hope for believers, signifying eternal life with God. Teaching Points Understanding SufferingRecognize that suffering is temporary and serves a purpose in God's plan for our lives. God's GraceEmbrace the sufficiency of God's grace, which empowers us to endure trials. Eternal PerspectiveKeep an eternal perspective, focusing on the glory that awaits us in Christ. Divine RestorationTrust in God's promise to restore, secure, strengthen, and establish us after trials. Active FaithEngage in active faith, relying on God's strength and promises during difficult times. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding the temporary nature of suffering change your perspective on current challenges? 2. In what ways can you rely on God's grace to endure trials in your life? 3. How does the promise of eternal glory influence your daily decisions and priorities? 4. What are some practical steps you can take to strengthen your faith during times of suffering? 5. How can you encourage others who are experiencing trials, using the truths found in 1 Peter 5:10 and related scriptures? Connections to Other Scriptures Romans 8:18This verse speaks of the future glory that will be revealed, providing hope amidst present sufferings. 2 Corinthians 4:17Paul discusses how momentary afflictions produce an eternal weight of glory, paralleling Peter's message. James 1:12James highlights the blessing of enduring trials, promising the crown of life to those who persevere. Hebrews 10:36Encourages believers to persevere so that they may receive what God has promised. Philippians 1:6Assures believers that God, who began a good work in them, will carry it on to completion. People Marcus, Mark, Peter, Silas, SilvanusPlaces Asia, Babylon, Bithynia, Cappadocia, Galatia, PontusTopics Age-during, Christ, Complete, Confirm, Establish, Eternal, Firm, Giver, Glory, Grace, Ground, Pain, Perfect, Restore, Settle, Share, Short, Stablish, Steadfast, Strength, Strengthen, Strong, Suffered, Support, UndergoneDictionary of Bible Themes 1 Peter 5:10 1045 God, glory of
1205 God, titles of
5115 Peter, preacher and teacher
5566 suffering, encouragements in
5762 attitudes, God to people
5836 disgrace
5891 instability
5904 maturity, spiritual
5914 optimism
6620 calling
6645 eternal life, nature of
6666 grace
6671 grace, and Christian life
7028 church, life of
8027 faith, testing of
8106 assurance, nature of
8416 encouragement, promises
8638 benedictions
9122 eternity, and God 1 Peter 5:8-10 2060 Christ, patience of
5292 defence, divine
8485 spiritual warfare, conflict 1 Peter 5:9-10 5953 stability 1 Peter 5:10-11 8634 amen Library Third Sunday after Trinity Humility, Trust, Watchfulness, Suffering
Text: 1 Peter 5, 5-11. 5 Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; 7 casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you. 8 Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 whom withstand stedfast …
Martin Luther—Epistle Sermons, Vol. IIISylvanus
'By Sylvanus, our faithful brother, as I account him, I have written unto you briefly.'--1 Peter v. 12 (R.V). I adopt the Revised Version because, in one or two small points, it brings out more clearly the Apostle's meaning. This Sylvanus is, beyond all reasonable doubt, the same man who is known to us in the Acts of the Apostles by the name of Silas. A double name was very common amongst Jews, whose avocations brought them into close connection with Gentiles. You will find other instances of it …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John An Apostolic Testimony and Exhortation
'... I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.'--1 Peter v. 12. 'I have written briefly,' says Peter. But his letter, in comparison with the other epistles of the New Testament, is not remarkably short; in fact, is longer than many of them. He regards it as short when measured by the greatness of its theme. For all words which are devoted to witnessing to the glory of God revealed in Jesus Christ, must be narrow and insufficient as compared …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John The Church in Babylon
'The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you ...'--1 Peter v. 13. We have drawn lessons in previous addresses from the former parts of the closing salutations of this letter. And now I turn to this one to see what it may yield us. The Revised Version omits 'the church,' and substitutes 'she'; explaining in a marginal note that there is a difference of opinion as to whether the sender of the letter is a community or an individual. All the old MSS., with one weighty exception, …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John Marcus, My Son
'... So doth Marcus, my son.'--1 Peter v. 13. The outlines of Mark's life, so far as recorded in Scripture, are familiar. He was the son of Mary, a woman of some wealth and position, as is implied by the fact that her house was large enough to accommodate the 'many' who were gathered together to pray for Peter's release. He was a relative, probably a cousin (Col. iv. 10, Revised Version), of Barnabas, and possibly, like him, a native of Cyprus. The designation of him by Peter as 'my son' naturally …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John The Slave's Girdle
'... Be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.'--1 Peter v. 5. The Apostle uses here an expression of a remarkable kind, and which never occurs again in Scripture. The word rendered in the Authorised Version 'be clothed,' or better in the Revised Version, 'gird yourselves with,' really implies a little more than either of those renderings suggests. It describes a kind of garment as well as the act of putting it on, and the sort of garment which it describes …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John A New Year's Benediction
I have this morning taken this text as a new year's blessing. You are aware that a minister of the Church of England always supplies me with the motto for the new year. He prays much before he selects the text, and I know that it is his prayer for you all to-day. He constantly favors me with this motto, and I always think it my duty to preach from it, and then desire my people to remember it through the year as a staff of support in their time of trouble, as some sweet morsel, a wafer made with honey, …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 6: 1860 30TH DAY. A Crown of Life.
"He is Faithful that Promised." "When the Chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away."--1 PETER v. 4. A Crown of Life. What! is the beggar to be "raised from the dunghill, set among princes, and made to inherit a throne of glory?" is dust and ashes, a puny rebel, a guilty traitor, to be pitied, pardoned, loved, exalted from the depths of despair, raised to the heights of Heaven--gifted with kingly honour--royally fed--royally clothed--royally attended--and, …
John Ross Macduff—The Faithful Promiser The Millennium in Relation to Satan.
In our last chapter we saw that Christ descends from Heaven to find an organized effort to prevent him coming back to the earth. Under the leadership of Anti-christ, the kings of the earth with their armies assemble together at Armageddon with the express purpose of making war upon the Lamb (Rev. 17:14). It is in connection with this impious revolt that we read, "He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh" (Ps. 2:4), laugh at their folly and madness, "The Lord shall have them in derision." As well …
Arthur W. Pink—The Redeemer's Return A Preliminary Discourse to Catechising
'If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled.' - Col 1:23. Intending next Lord's day to enter upon the work of catechising, it will not be amiss to give you a preliminary discourse, to show you how needful it is for Christians to be well instructed in the grounds of religion. If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled.' I. It is the duty of Christians to be settled in the doctrine of faith. II. The best way for Christians to be settled is to be well grounded. I. It is the duty of Christians …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity The Royal Marriage Feast.
PART I.--THE WEDDING GUESTS. "And Jesus answered, and spake unto them again by parables, and said, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. But they made light of …
William Arnot—The Parables of Our Lord Consolations against Impatience in Sickness.
If in thy sickness by extremity of pain thou be driven to impatience, meditate-- 1. That thy sins have deserved the pains of hell; therefore thou mayest with greater patience endure these fatherly corrections. 2. That these are the scourges of thy heavenly Father, and the rod is in his hand. If thou didst suffer with reverence, being a child, the corrections of thy earthly parents, how much rather shouldst thou now subject thyself, being the child of God, to the chastisement of thy heavenly Father, …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety Exhortations to Christians as they are Children of God
1 There is a bill of indictment against those who declare to the world they are not the children of God: all profane persons. These have damnation written upon their forehead. Scoffers at religion. It were blasphemy to call these the children of God. Will a true child jeer at his Father's picture? Drunkards, who drown reason and stupefy conscience. These declare their sin as Sodom. They are children indeed, but cursed children' (2 Peter 2:14). 2 Exhortation, which consists of two branches. (i) Let …
Thomas Watson—The Beatitudes: An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 Some Other Writers of the New Testament
[Illustration: (drop cap L) Ancient engraving of man reading scroll] Let us now look at the rest of the books which make up the New Testament. In the days when Paul preached at Athens, the old capital of Greece, much of the ancient splendour and power of the Greek people had passed away, for the Romans had conquered their country, and they were no longer a free nation. Yet, although the Greeks had been forced to yield to Rome, their conquerors knew that the Grecian scholars and artists were far …
Mildred Duff—The Bible in its Making Its Source
Let us here review, briefly, the ground which we have already covered. We have seen, first, that "to justify" means to pronounce righteous. It is not a Divine work, but a Divine verdict, the sentence of the Supreme Court, declaring that the one justified stands perfectly conformed to all the requirements of the law. Justification assures the believer that the Judge of all the earth is for him, and not against him: that justice itself is on his side. Second, we dwelt upon the great and seemingly insoluable …
Arthur W. Pink—The Doctrine of Justification The Scriptures
apo blefouV ta iera grammata oidaV Many Allusions to Scripture In the year 1729,' wrote John Wesley, I began not only to read but to study the Bible.' The results of that devoted study of the Word of God are to be seen in every page that he wrote. Both the brothers must have had a most profound, exact, and extensive acquaintance with the Scriptures. Indeed, it is only a close study of the Bible on our own part that can reveal to us the extent of their intimacy with it. There can hardly be a single …
Charles H. Kelly—The Hymns of Methodism in their Literary Relations How the Gospels came to be Written
[Illustration: (drop cap B) Early Christian Lamp] But how did the story of the Saviour's life on earth come to be written? We have seen that many years passed before any one thought of writing it down at all. The men and women who had really seen Him, who had listened to His voice, looked into His face, and who knew that He had conquered death and sin for evermore, could not sit down to write, for their hearts were all on fire to speak. But as the years passed, the number of those who had seen Christ …
Mildred Duff—The Bible in its Making Some Gospel Truths Opened, According to the Scriptures; Or, the Divine and Human Nature of Christ Jesus;
HIS COMING INTO THE WORLD; HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS, DEATH, RESURRECTION, ASCENSION, INTERCESSION, AND SECOND COMING TO JUDGMENT, PLAINLY DEMONSTRATED AND PROVED. AND ALSO, Answers to several Questions, with profitable Directions to stand fast in the Doctrine of Jesus the Son of MARY, against those blustering Storms of the Devil's Temptations, which do at this Day, like so many Scorpions, break loose from the bottomless Pit, to bite and torment those that have not tasted the Vertue of Jesus, by the Revelation …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 In the Dungeon of Giant Discourager
IN THE DUNGEON OF GIANT DISCOURAGER I feel very discouraged at times, and sometimes the spells of discouragement hang on for a long while. I wonder if I am sanctified. From unaccountable sources, bad feelings of every description depress my soul, and along with these bad feelings come doubts that cast gloom over me. I have prayed and prayed that these feelings of discouragement might leave me; but they have not done so. I despair of prayer bringing me the help I need. Really, I know not what to do. …
Robert Lee Berry—Adventures in the Land of Canaan The Poor in Spirit are Enriched with a Kingdom
Theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 Here is high preferment for the saints. They shall be advanced to a kingdom. There are some who, aspiring after earthly greatness, talk of a temporal reign here, but then God's church on earth would not be militant but triumphant. But sure it is the saints shall reign in a glorious manner: Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.' A kingdom is held the acme and top of all worldly felicity, and this honour have all the saints'; so says our Saviour, Theirs is the …
Thomas Watson—The Beatitudes: An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 The Providence of God
Q-11: WHAT ARE GOD'S WORKS OF PROVIDENCE? A: God's works of providence are the acts of his most holy, wise, and powerful government of his creatures, and of their actions. Of the work of God's providence Christ says, My Father worketh hitherto and I work.' John 5:17. God has rested from the works of creation, he does not create any new species of things. He rested from all his works;' Gen 2:2; and therefore it must needs be meant of his works of providence: My Father worketh and I work.' His kingdom …
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