1 Peter 1:13-26 - Exilic Exercise

About this episode

The episode explores themes of courage and holiness through the lens of 1 Peter 1:13-26.

Listen along as we continue our time through 1 Peter. Notes//Quotes: 1 Peter 1:13-26 - Chris F ReadingTitle: Exilic Exercise “The tidings were mostly sad and ominous: of gathering darkness, the wars of Men, and the flight of the Elves…And I warn you that peril is now both before you and behind you, and upon either side…. ‘But where shall I find courage?’ asked Frodo. ‘That is what I chiefly need.’ ‘Courage is found in unlikely places,’ said Gildor. ‘Be of good hope!” — J. R. R. Tolkien, The Fellowship Of The Rings “So roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, be totally ready to receive the gift that’s coming when Jesus arrives. Don’t lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn’t know any better then; you do now. As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness.” (1 Peter 13-16, MSG) “If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child, and having God as his Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and his whole outlook on life…

People in this episode

Host: Chris F

Topics covered

• Christianity
• faith
• courage
• holiness
• spiritual growth
• exile

Keywords

• 1 Peter
• courage
• holiness
• Christianity
• spirituality
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Fellowship Of The Rings, Knowing God

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