Amen." There's nothing especially … In 1 Peter 4:11, the apostle says: "If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. In the United States, the American Dream is often proclaimed as if it were gospel: anyone who works hard and makes good choices can be happy and successful. In this section on Christian living, the apostle says that the Christian "no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God" (verse 2).In verse 10, he says we must use whatever gift … And the speedy approach of death and judgment concerns all, to which these words naturally lead our minds. The End is Near – 1 Peter 4:7. God's people have long recognized the seriousness of Peter… To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Idle Living - 1 Peter 4 July 20, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 4. 1 Peter 4:11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God gives: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for … Verses 7-11 brings to an end the second section of Peter’s letter that began at 1 Peter 2:11-12 with a call to abstain from fleshly desires. 1 Peter 4:11 "If any man speak, [let him speak] as the oracles of God; if any man minister, [let him do it] as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be … Don’t be surprised, he says, at the fiery trial that you are experiencing. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily problems. 1 Peter 4:11. Our approaching end, is a powerful argument to make us sober in all worldly … In verse 7, Peter tells us to be sober and to watch, for "the end of all things is at hand." Don’t … Continue reading "Commentary on 1 Peter … Brent Kercheville May 17, 2009 Click here to listen to this lesson. (4:11) Peter mentions two kinds of gifts in verse 11, gifts of speaking (Greek laleō) and gifts of serving (diakoneō). 1 Peter Bible Study (Hope In Hard Times) 1 Peter 4:1-11, The Life For God’s Glory. Amen." Amen.” Verse 11 presents two types … Read Introduction to 1 Peter “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” As each one has received a gift, “As” means to the degree that we received our gift.“As” sets up an analogy between the grace of how we received our gift and the grace of … Commentary on 1 Peter 4:7-11 (Read 1 Peter 4:7-11) The destruction of the Jewish church and nation, foretold by our Saviour, was very near. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. The author of 1 Peter understands the gospel and its consequences quite differently. Read Introduction to 1 Peter “If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. Peter comforts the suffering Christians in Asia Minor with the statement that the end, the completion or consummation, of all things, everything, … We want to continue on in our study of the book of 1 Peter. Because Jesus Suffered, We Must NOT Do These Things (4:1-6) Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for … If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.