1 Peter 1:8 KJV [8] “whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:” The word “unspeakable” only occurs here and speaks of a profound and overwhelming joy that we cannot express in words. It is a joy that overflows the believer’s heart and life. It is a joy that is full of glory. The Christian life is a life that you must experience. We can try to express to sinners why we love Him so much, but they will never understand until they …
“The Trial of Your Faith”
1 Peter 1:7 KJV [7] “that the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:” Peter declares that the believer’s faith is a precious faith. The trials of life develop our faith and make it stronger. They have a way of bringing priorities to the surface. They allow us to forget the unimportant things and focus on the things that matter. Trials point us to our only hope in this world, and that is …
“Manifold Temptations”
1 Peter 1:6 KJV [6] “Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:” In our verse, “manifold” means “all kinds of” trials and temptations. The word “heaviness” means “grief”. Peter is encouraging saints who are walking through great tribulations. Nero was on the throne, and the world was not a safe place for Christians to live. They were being persecuted and tortured for sport daily. Peter reminds them that it is normal for Christians to feel grief, especially in such a trying hour. The child of God feels …
“The Power of God”
1 Peter 1:5 KJV [5] “who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” I’m so thankful for God’s saving power but also His keeping power. It is such a blessing to know that we have an eternal salvation because our God is eternal. We will live for eternity because He will live for eternity. We rest in the knowledge that He is keeping us by His power and not our own. This truth is why we know that works do not save us or keep us saved. …