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Letter of Apostle Peter – I Peter
An Intimate Review
Pt 11
By Lawrence DeMetrius

Per [I Pet 4:12; 5:1-8] Apostle Peter was well informed by Christ Jesus Himself regarding the persecution that many Christians would undergo, especially in First Century Rome. He writes,

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the FIERY TRIAL which is to TRY you, as though some STRANGE thing happened unto you:
[I Pet 4:12]

*fiery trial Gk #4451 purosis (poo-ro-sis) it is the ignition and smelting of a destructive and intense fire that is fashioned as a calamity purposed to test

In [I Pet 4:13] Apostle Peter suggests that one should consider SUFFERING that arises due to their devotion to Christ as reason to REJOICE. [Mt 5:11, 12; 6:34; Jn 16:33; I Cor 10:13; Heb 12:1-11] He writes,

But REJOICE, insomuch as ye are PARTAKERS of Christ’s SUFFERINGS; that, when His GLORY shall be REVEALED, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
[I Pet 4:13]

*rejoice Gk #5463 chairo (khah-ee-ro) it is a salutation to be well, well-off, cheerful and calm

*partaker Gk #2841 koinoneo (koy-no-neh-o) it means to share with others

*suffering Gk #3804 pathema (path-ay-mah) it is something undergone, hardship, pain, an emotion and influence

*glory Gk #1391 doxa (dox-ah) it is glory as very apparent

*reveal Gk #602 apokalupsis (ap-ok-al-oop-sis) it is disclosure

Per [I Pet 4:13-19] it is one thing to merely SUFFER but another to SUFFER with the idea of sharing the experience with Christ. There will always be struggle between the spiritual and carnal sides of one’s mortal nature. [Mt 6:34; Rm 7:1-25] However, the Elect are admonished to maintain their stance in divine worship by remaining subject to Yahweh’s directives. [I Pet 4:19; Gal 6:1-9; Mt 4:1-11] In [I Pet 5:5-11] Apostle Peter then expounds upon the value of HUMBLE SUBMITTANCE being expressed among Christian brethren, as it is relevant to guarding themselves from evil influences. He writes,

Likewise, ye YOUNGER, SUBMIT YOURSELVES unto the ELDER. Yea, all of you be SUBJECT to another, and be clothed with HUMILITY: for GOD RESISTETH the PROUD, and giveth GRACE to the HUMBLE.
[I Pet 5:5]

*younger Gk #3501 neos (neh-os) it means new, young, fresh and is figurative of that which is spiritually regenerated

Apostle John gives the breakdown of little children young men and fathers in Christ. It has much to do with how much time one has spent in progression of spiritual maturity in Christ and His doctrine. [I Jn 2:12-14]

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

*elder Gk #4245 presbuteros (pres-boo-ter-os) it is a senior person, Hebrew Sanhedrist, Christian presbyter and is figurative of a member of the celestial council

*clothed Gk #1463 egkomboomai (eng-kom-bo-om-ahee) it is to engirdle oneself for labor, the apron as a badge of servitude to wear in token of mutual deference, which is respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion and will of another, respectful and courteous regard

*humility Gk #5012 tapeinophrosune (tap-i-nof-ros-oo-nay) it is modesty and humiliation of mind

This is mental conditioning that one must practice with their own mind in order to be of serve to others in a manner that is pleases to THE LORD.

*resisteth Gk #498 antitassomai (an-tee-tas-som-ahee) it means to oppose and range oneself against

*proud Gk #5244 huperephanos (hoop-er-ay-fan-os) it is to be…
• appearing above others
• conspicuous, which is being…
o easily seen and noticed
o readily visible and observable
o attracting special attention, as by outstanding qualities or eccentricities
• haughty, which is being…
o disdainfully proud and snobbish
o scornfully arrogant and supercilious, which is being haughtily disdainful and contemptuous

*grace Gk #5485 charis (khar-ece) it is…
• gratitude and graciousness as gratifying of manner and act
• divine influence upon the heart and its reflection in the life

*humble Gk #5011 tapeinos ( tap-i-nos) it is being…
• depressed and humiliated in circumstances and disposition
• base, cast down, lowly and of low degree or estate

Per these definitions, Apostle Peter explains the relevance of one’s availability to serve another per the ability endowed upon them by Yahweh. Christ and Apostle Peter emphasize that the Elect are to SUBJECT themselves in SERVICE to one another, as Christ still is to His Church. This SUBSERVIENTNESS is evident of one’s true character and maturity in Christ. [Mt 5:44-48; I Jn 4] The CONSPICUOUSNESS of Yahweh’s Elect is to be limited to godly character, love, and HUMILITY. [Mt 5:14-16, 19] Ungodly PRIDE should always be far from an Elect of GOD who are never to APPEAR unapproachable. Their demeanor should always be welcoming, especially to those who reverently inquire of them about Yahweh’s Word and Wisdom. [II Tim 2:24-26]

In [I Pet 5:6, 7] Apostle Peter continues with the idea of HUMILITY writing,

HUMBLE yourselves therefore under the mighty HAND of God, that HE may EXALT you in DUE TIME. CASTING all your CARE upon HIM for HE CARETH for you.
[I Pet 5:6]

*humble Gk # 5013 tapeionoo (tap-i-no-o) it means to depress and humiliate in condition and heart

*hand Gk #5495 cheir (khire) it is…
• literally the hand
• per Hebrew culture, a means, which is riches, available resources, especially money and considerable financial resources
• an instrument by which a thing is accomplished

*exalt Gk #5312 hupsoo (hoop-so-o) it means to elevate or lift up

*due Eng it means…
• owing or observed as a moral or natural right
• rightful, proper and fitting
• adequate, sufficient and scheduled
• expected to be ready, be present or arrive

*time Gk #2540 kairos (kahee-ros) it means an occasion, set time and proper

As expressed by King Solomon, there is a proper time for all processes on earth. This is divine and universal law that will not be undermined. Thus, the Elect do well to embrace the fact that due occurrences will only happen in their lives at their appointed times. King Solomon writes,

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.
[Eccl 3:1]

*casting Gk #1977 epirrhipto (ep-ir-hrip-to) it means to throw upon


*care Gk #3308 merimna (mer-im-nah) it is solicitude, which is the state of being solicitous, concern, anxiety and causes thereof, an attitude expressing excessive attentiveness

*careth Gk #3199 melo (mel-o) it means to be concerned and of interest to

In addition to practicing HUMILITY Apostle Peter writes,

Be SOBER, be VIGILANT;
[I Pet 5:8a]

*sober Gk #3525 nepho (nay-fo) it means to abstain from wine, keep sober, be discreet and watchful

*vigilant Gk #1127 gregoreuo (gray-gor-yoo-o) it means to keep awake and watchful

One can remain SOBER and VIGILANT by remaining focused on what Yahweh has spoken. [Mt 11:28-30; Lk 4:18, 19; Jn 8:12, 31, 32; I Jn 4:1-6] In [I Pet 5:8b] Apostle Peter gives reason as to why the Elect are to be SOBER and VIGILANT writing,

…because your ADVERSARY THE DEVIL, as a roaring lion, WALKETH ABOUT, seeking whom he MAY DEVOUR: Whom RESIST STEADFAST IN THE FAITH,
[I Pet 5:8b]

*adversary Gk #476 antidikos (an-tid-ee-kos) it is an opponent in a lawsuit and specifically Lucifer as the arch-enemy of mortal kind [Isa 54:17; Eno 40:2]

*devil Gk #1228 diabolos (dee-ab-ol-os) it is a traducer, slanderer, false accuser and specifically Lucifer

*walketh about Gk #4043 peripateo (per-ee-pat-eh-o) it means to…
• tread all around and walk at large, especially as proof of ability
• live, depart oneself and follow as a companion
• go and be occupied with
*may Gk #1410 dunamai (doo-nam-ahee) it means to be able, possible and of power

*devour Gk #2666 katapino (kat-ap-ee-no) it means to drink down, entirely gulp,
drown and swallow up

This is what Lucifer has been doing since his exile from his heavenly estate. [Job 1:6-12; 2:1-10; Mt 4:1-11]

*resist Gk #436 anthistemi (anth-is-tay-mee) it means to stand against, withstand and oppose

*stedfast Gk #4731 stereos (ster-eh-os) it means stiff, solid, stable, strong and sure

*faith Gk #4102 pistis (pis-tis) it is…
• persuasion and credence
• moral conviction of a religious truth, truthfulness of Yahweh or a religious teacher
• reliance upon Christ for salvation and constancy of such profession
• system of religious truth based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Per these definitions, the only way the Elect can effectively overcome satanic powers is to remain STEDFAST in divine FAITH. [Eph 6:10-12; II Cor 4:3-7; 10:4, 5; Heb 12:1-3; Jude vs 3-4] Per [I Pet 5:9b] Apostle Peter clarifies that the Elect experience AFFLICTION all over the world writing,

…knowing that the same AFFLICTIONS are ACCOMPLISHED in your brethren that are in the world.
[I Pet 5:9b; Jn 17:6, 9, 11-16, 18, 20; 16:33; Mt 5:11, 12; 6:34; I Cor 10:13; Jam 1:2-4]
*affliction Gk #3804 pathema (path-ay-mah) it is something undergone, hardship, pain, an emotion and influence

*accomplish Gk #2005 epiteleo (ep-ee-tel-eh-o) it means to fulfill further, completely, execute, terminate and undergo

Per [I Pet 5:10] the Elect are to keep in mind that Yahweh governs the degree of their challenges with satanic forces and will at no time allow more upon them then they can bear. [Mt 6:34; Jn 16:33; I Cor 10:13] Apostle Peter writes,

But the God of all grace, WHO hath called us unto HIS eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have SUFFERED a while, make you PERFECT, STABLISH, STRENGTHEN, SETTLE you.
[I Pet 5:10]

*suffer Gk #3958 pascho (pas-kho) it means to experience a usually painful sensation or impression

*perfect Gk #2675 katartizo (kat-ar-tid-zo) it means to complete thoroughly, repair and adjust

*stablish Gk #4741 sterizo (stay-rid-zo) it means to set fast, confirm and turn resolutely in a certain direction

*strengthen Gk #4599 sthenoo (sthen-o-o) it means to strengthen and confirm in spiritual knowledge and power

*settle Gk #2311 themelioo (them-el-ee-o-o) it means to lay a basis for, erect and consolidate

All the above is what Yahweh does to help HIS Elect secure their eternal riches in Christ, as HE prepares them to live in HIM forever and ever. [Pro 8:17-21; Mt 6:19-24, 31-34; Col 3:1, 2]

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