As Peter continues to prepare the people for the upcoming fierce persecution, he stresses the importance of leadership. Times of persecution demand spiritual leadership. Dr. Boa expounds on the qualities of leadership and the necessity of godly authority to carry the people.
Ken BoaJanuary 10, 2016
Dr. Boa speaks an encouraging word on the purifying hope we have at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though we suffer in this present world, we do well to entrust ourselves to our Faithful Creator. His promises will never fail.
Ken BoaNovember 29, 2015
Peter talks about the surprising power and gift of grace that comes upon us which overcomes adversity and suffering. When we keep an eternal perspective, God gives us peace, patience and comfort in a way that transcends the circumstances of life.
Ken BoaNovember 15, 2015
Peter encourages his readers, in light of the brevity of life, to be stewards of the grace of God. To live each day with a doxological purpose. In speaking and in service, make it such for the glory of God.
Ken BoaNovember 8, 2015
Peter invites his readers to see that our outlook will determine the things we pursue and treasure and value. And so we want to pursue the will of God and His promises. We want to live a life that demands an explanation as an agent of light, grace and love; giving rather than expecting in return and entrusting ourselves to…
Ken BoaOctober 25, 2015
Dr. Boa encourages us as Peter encouraged his readers to arm ourselves for adversity by keeping an eternal perspective in this temporal world. We want to treasure the not yet over the now even when this world presses in upon us. Biblical faith invites us to contextualize this brief earthly sojourn with the eternity of heaven.
Ken BoaOctober 18, 2015
Dr. Boa unpacks this difficult and controversial passage regarding the reference to the days of Noah and baptism how it might relate to Peter's readers and to us.
Ken BoaOctober 4, 2015
Peter continues to prepare his readers for upcoming persecution and opposition. He encourages them to always be prepared to make a defense for the hope that is in them. Dr. Boa expounds on this notion of turning from fear to faith and sanctifying Christ as Lord in our hearts so that the shalom within us becomes evident to others.
Ken BoaSeptember 27, 2015
