Lawrence DeMetrius

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Letter of Apostle Peter – I Peter
An Intimate Review
Pt 5
By Lawrence DeMetrius

In [I Pet 2:12] Apostle Peter admonishes the Elect to maintain a HONEST CONVERSATION, which will inspire others to GLORIFY Yahweh for the GOOD WORKS they do. He writes,

Having your CONVERSATION HONEST among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your GOOD WORKS, which they shall behold, GLORIFY GOD in The Day of VISITATION.
[I Pet 2:12]

*conversation Gk #391 anastrophe (an-as-trof-ay) it is behavior

*honest Gk #2570 kalos (kal-os) it means beautiful, good, valuable and virtuous for appearance and use

*glorify Gk #1392 doxazo (dox-ad-zo) it means to render and esteem glorious, which means delightful, wonderful, completely enjoyable, conferring glory, full of glory, entitled to great renown, splendid, brilliantly beautiful and magnificent

*day Gk #2250 hemera (hay-mer-ah) it is the time space between dawn and dark, whole 24 hours and a period defined more or less clearly by the context

*visitation Gk #1984 episkope (ep-is-kop-ay) it is inspection for relief

• inspection is the act of carefully and critically inspecting, formal or official viewing and examination
• relief is…
o alleviation, ease or deliverance by removal of pain, distress and oppression
o a means by which pain, distress and anxiety are relieved
o money, food or other help given to those in poverty or need
o something that affords a pleasing change
• superintendence and Christian episcopate
There are specific times when certain occurrences will happen per divine intervention. In this statement, Apostle Peter refers to The DAY of VISITATION, which is any time an Elect is present to show forth Yahweh’s GLORY. This can be during their mortal lifetime or on The Final Day of Judgment. [Mt 5:14-16, 19] In [I Pet 2:13-17] Apostle Peter admonishes the Elect of GOD to give proper respect to civil authorities and leadership writing,

SUBMIT yourselves to every ORDINANCE of man for THE LORD’S sake: whether it be to the King, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by HIM for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. For this is the will of GOD, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your LIBERTY for a CLOKE of maliciousness, but as the SERVANTS of GOD. HONOUR all men. Love the BROTHERHOOD. FEAR GOD. HONOUR the KING.
[I Pet 2:13-17; Rm 13]

*submit Gk #5293 hupotasso (hoop-ot-as-so) it means to subordinate and obey

*ordinance Gk #2937 ktisis (ktis-is) it is both the act and thing of formation, a creation, creature or building, an authoritative rule, law and regulation, a decree, command and public injunction

*liberty Gk #1657 eleutheria (el-yoo-ther-ee-ah) it is freedom, be it legitimate, licentious, moral or ceremonial

*cloke Gk #1942 epikaluma (ep-ee-kal-oo-mah) it is a covering or pretext, which is something that conceals true purpose or object, an excuse or misleading appearance and behavior intended to mislead

*servant Gk #1401 doulos (doo-los) it is an involuntary and voluntary slave, one who is under subjection to another and subservience

*honour Gk #5091 timao (tim-ah-o) it means to prize and fix a valuation upon, revere, which is to regard and treat with reverence and respect that is tinged with awe

*love Gk #25 agapao (ag-ap-ah-o) it means to love a social and moral sense
*brotherhood Gk #81 adelphotes (ad-el-fot-ace) it is brotherhood, a feeling of brotherliness and the Christian fraternity

*fear Gk #5399 phobeo (fob-eh-o) it means to frighten, be alarmed, be in awe of and revere

*king Gk #935 basileus (bas-il-yooce) it is a sovereign such as a monarch, king, queen, supreme ruler, a person or group that has supreme power and authority

Although no moral is to be FEARED as THE LORD, the Elect are to show proper respect to those in authority in their communities. Per Ecclesiastical History, it is certain that some holding high offices orchestrated great persecutions on Christians due to their allegiance to Christ. [I Pet 2:13-17; 3:8-12] Nonetheless, by offering proper respect to official authorities, they generated glory to THE LORD and empowered The Christian Movement. Indeed, Christ did say,

Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's.
[Mt 22:21]

It is an embarrassment to the entire Church and Kingdom of GOD when born-again believers conduct themselves in an undignified and disrespectful manner, especially toward rightly established authority. Apostle Peter reiterates that rendering proper respect fulfills Yahweh’s will of putting to silence the ignorance of foolish people. One must keep in mind that HE does rein sovereign over all immortal and mortal powers. Nothing happens without HIS knowledge or goes beyond HIS set boundaries. [Rm 13:1-10] Apostle Peter writes,

Finally, be ye all of one MIND, having COMPASSION one of another, love AS BRETHREN, be PITIFUL, be COURTEOUS:
[I Pet 3:8]

*of one mind Gk #3675 homophron (hom-of-rone) it means like-mindedness and harmonious

*compassion Gk #4835 sumpathes (soom-path-ace) it means having a fellow-feeling, sympathetic and mutually commiserative

• sympathetic is being…
o characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting or feeling sympathy
o active or affected per the nature of a special affinity or mutual relationship
o congenial, which means…
o agreeable, suitable and pleasing in nature or character
o compatible, suited or adapted in spirit, feeling and temper
o looking upon with favor
• commiserative means to feel or express empathy, sorrow, pity or sympathy for another

*love as brethren Gk #5361 philadelphia (fil-ad-el-fee-ah) it means to be fond of brethren and fraternal

*pitiful Gk #2155 eusplagchnos (yoo-splangkh-nos) it means to be well compassioned, sympathetic and tender-hearted

*courteous Gk #5391 philophron (fil-of-rone) it is to be kind and friendly of mind

Apostle Peter writes,

But the END of all things is AT HAND: Be YE therefore SOBER, and WATCH unto PRAYER.
[I Pet 4:7]

*end Gk #5056 telos (tel-os) it means the point aimed at as a limit, conclusion of an act or state, termination and result be it immediate, ultimate or prophetic

*at hand Gk #1448 eggizo (eng-id-zo) it means to make near and approach

*sober Gk #4993 sophroneo (so-fron-eh-o) it means to be of sound mind, sane and moderate




*watch Gk #3525 nepho (nay-fo) it means to abstain or keep sober from wine and be discreet, which is being judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy about something of a delicate nature, prudent, circumspect and unobtrusive, which is not imposing one’s person, office or opinion on others

*prayer Gk # 4335 proseuche (pros-yoo-khay) it is worship and a place thereof

In no way did Christ or His Apostles encourage their audience to be cultish, spellbound or illogical. They encouraged their audience to research credible resources regarding what they taught, namely the Holy Scriptures. Apostle Peter writes,

Above all things have FERVENT CHARITY among yourselves; for CHARITY shall cover a multitude of sins. Use HOSPITALITY one to another without grudging.
[I Pet 4:8, 9]

*fervent Gk #1618 ektenes (ek-ten-ace) it means to have intent and without ceasing

*charity Gk #26 agape (ah-gah-pay) it is divine love, affection, benevolence and a feast celebrating such love

*cover Gk #2572 kalupto (kal-oop-to) it means to cover up and hide

*sin Gk #266 hamartia (ham-ar-tee-ah) it is an offence

*hospitality Gk #5382 philoxenos (fil-ox-en-os) it means to be fond of guests and hospitable

*grudging Gk #1112 goggumos (gong-goos-mos) it is to grumble and murmur

• grumble is to murmur or mutter in discontent, sullenly growl, rumble and complain, utter low and indistinct sounds
• murmur is to make a low or indistinct sound, especially continuously or privately complain in an indistinct and low tone

Christ taught His disciples to both FEEL and EXPRESS adoration for one another. He and His Original Apostles were real people who were chosen of Yahweh to service other real people dealing with real life issues. They also acknowledged the reality of offending others aware and unawares, as all mortals are prone to this. Thus, the practice of FERVENT CHARITY, especially among Christians, is crucial to effectively combating evil forces. In fact, DIVINE LOVE is the most powerful element of Christian Ministry and spiritual warfare. [Jn 13:34, 35; IITim 2:24-26] King Solomon notes genuine friendship is generated by friendliness. [Pro 18:24] Per Christ, one proves their FRIENDSHIP to Him by obeying His commandments, namely that of expressing genuine LOVE. [Jn 14:14, 21; 15:9-15; Mt 5:44-48; I Jn 5:1-3; 3:14-18; 4:8-21; Gal 6:1-9; Rm 12:9; I Cor 12:31; 13]

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