We can’t see the Holy Spirit of God with our physical eyes, but we can see the effects of the Holy Spirit. It’s for this reason that the Bible uses various symbols – often common, earthly objects – to describe who the Holy Spirit is and what He does.

In verse 13, Peter shifts to Motives for Living Godly Lives.  Salvation and Eternal Life is what motivates Believers to live Godly lives – Imitate Christ – Live for Christ.

Jesus died to Save us from our sin. There is no other means of Salvation. A person must come to Christ for eternal life.

 The Personality of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit Testifies; The Holy Spirit Appoints; The… read more

1 Peter is a New Testament Epistle (Letter), specifically classified as a “General Epistle” or “Catholic Epistle.” Peter addressed this Epistle to the Jewish Christians scattered throughout Asia Minor who were suffering for their faith in Christ. 

The phrase “Blood of Jesus” is the expression of the sacrificial death and full atoning – to make right something that is wrong. The work of Jesus in our place and on our behalf.  

Prayer is having a personal relationship with God. It involves Communication with God.  Prayer is Praising God.

To Trust In The Lord means to believe His Word and obey Him. Trusting Jesus means committing ourselves entirely to Him. 

The Holy Spirit is a Person – the third Person of the Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  He is fully God just as the Father and Son are fully God.