Today's passage forms the basis for the classic hymn Blessed Assurance Romans 8:14-17 ( LSB ) 14 For as many as are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. 15 For you have not received a 16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, also Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Today: 2 Peter 1

Both Apostle Peter and the centurion Cornelius had simultaneous visions from God calling them together After word got out that the Jewish Peter had visited and stayed at a Gentile's home, it caused quite Acts 11:19–30 (NASB95) 19 So then those who were scattered because of the persecution that occurred in

16  Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” 17  Jesus replied, “Blessed   And I tell you that you are Peter,  and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades Peter finally gets it: "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God." Jesus rewards Peter's bravery and correct answer with a new name: Petros - the Rock. Does this mean that Simon Peter is the rock that the church is built on, or is 'this rock' that Jesus

Read / Listen Listen to passage & devotional: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 124 Q. (v21)" Suffering and being killed didn't match up with what Peter's concept of Jesus' ministry should Peter, being the speak first and think later type of guy he was, "rebuked" Jesus! Dig Deeper Imagine the look of horror on Peter's face upon hearing the very man he'd just identified Certainly Peter's outburst could be considered back talk, to borrow language from the catechism, but

Gospels: Week 11 — Jesus' Suffering and death SINCE WE LAST LEFT OFF... Jesus has been arrested, left alone by all of His disciples, including Peter, who denied Him three times Jesus' truth - the gospel - as the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes (Romans 1: 16). :11-21).

Article 3: The Preaching of the Gospel 1 Timothy 2:1-7 - God Our Savior Isaiah 52.7 - Good News! ​ Article 7: Election Ephesians 1:3-6 - Before the Foundation Deuteronomy 7:1-10 - Set Apart John 17 14 - Christmas in March Galatians 4:1-7 - From Slave to Son Isaiah 53:6 - Herd Mentality 1 Peter 2:9- 57:14-21 - God's Second Residence 2 Peter 1:3-10 - Make Every Effort Isaiah 42:1-9 - The Sovereign & 1:5) .

Gospels: Week 10 — Jerusalem, commandment, service, and Supper CONTEXT: Jesus has just raised Lazarus John 11:47–57 (NASB95) 47 Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a council, and were Rather, Jesus died to redeem God's people by atoning for our sin so that we would become, as Peter would But God, in His immense sovereignty, used their sinful logic for your salvation, so that, as Peter's

Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Article 1: God’s Right Article 3: The Preaching of the Gospel 1 Timothy 2:1-7 - God Our Savior Isaiah 52.7 - Good News! ​ Article 7: Election Ephesians 1:3-6 - Before the Foundation Deuteronomy 7:1-10 - Set Apart John 17 14 - Christmas in March Galatians 4:1-7 - From Slave to Son Isaiah 53:6 - Herd Mentality 1 Peter 2:9- 57:14-21 - God's Second Residence 2 Peter 1:3-10 - Make Every Effort Isaiah 42:1-9 - The Sovereign &

Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Article 1: God’s Right Article 3: The Preaching of the Gospel 1 Timothy 2:1-7 - God Our Savior Isaiah 52.7 - Good News! ​ Article 7: Election Ephesians 1:3-6 - Before the Foundation Deuteronomy 7:1-10 - Set Apart John 17 14 - Christmas in March Galatians 4:1-7 - From Slave to Son Isaiah 53:6 - Herd Mentality 1 Peter 2:9- 57:14-21 - God's Second Residence 2 Peter 1:3-10 - Make Every Effort Isaiah 42:1-9 - The Sovereign &

Hebrews 13:17 - (NIV) 17  Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they Today: 1 Peter 3