Peter's Epistles: Trials Without, Trials Within
Classes
Class 1: Anastrophe - Be Holy In All Your Conduct
The class explores Peter's epistles, focusing on the theme of trials and the need for believers to maintain holy conduct despite suffering. It draws parallels between Peter's journey from a hearer to a witness and the broader context of believers leaving 'Egypt' behind, emphasizing the importance of faith and holy living in the face of trials.
Class 2: Hupotasso - Submit Yourselves
The class discusses 1 Peter's theme of submission (hupotasso) to authority and each other, emphasizing its role in building a spiritual house and enduring trials. It highlights Peter's growth from a disciple to a witness of Christ's humility and the importance of humility and obedience in ecclesial life.
Class 3: Pascho - Suffer For Righteousness Sake
The class explores 1 Peter 3:14 and 2 Peter 1:5-7, focusing on the theme of perseverance (hupomone) in the face of trials. It emphasizes the need for endurance and hope as modeled by Christ and exemplified in biblical figures like Daniel, encouraging believers to develop this strength during their own trials.
Class 4: Epignosis - Grow in Knowledge
The class discusses 2 Peter's warnings about false teachers and apostasy within the ecclesia, emphasizing the importance of knowledge and prophecy as antidotes to these threats. It highlights the need for diligent study and application of biblical teachings to combat spiritual complacency and false doctrines.
Class 5: Exhort - Doxa - You Will Receive the Unfading Crown of Glory
The class focuses on Peter's exhortations in his epistles, emphasizing the importance of grace, prayer, and perseverance during trials. It highlights Peter's encouragement to show fervent love and minister to one another, using the concept of manifold grace to reassure believers that God's grace can meet any challenge.