In my previous 5-blog series regarding the introduction to Peter’s first letter (1Peter 1-2), we discussed the possibility that Peter’s introduction could easily be interpreted as Peter’s attempt to introduce the content of his letter: that content being the blessing of the gospel message (Gen 12:1-2, Gal 3:8) delivered to the Jews first and then to the nations. (Romans 1:16) We also discussed the probability of Peter identifying himself as an “apostle” to intentionally lea

This is part 5 of a 5-part blog series. In the previous blogs, we've explored 1Peter 1:1-2, particularly the possibility of discovering what event or state of being happened or exists that was “according to the foreknowledge of God.” Our goal has been to discover the grammatical object of the verb “foreknow" and to answer the question “What or Who is it that God “foreknew?” in 1Peter 1:1-2. 1Peter 1:1-2 reads as follows… “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who are el

This is part 4 of a 5-part blog series. In the previous blogs, we explored 1Peter 1:1-2, particularly the possibility of discovering what event or state of being happened or exists that was “according to the foreknowledge of God.” Our goal has been to discover the grammatical object of the verb “foreknow’ and to answer the question “What or Who is it that God “foreknew?” in 1Peter 1:1-2. 1Peter 1:1-2 reads as follows… “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who are elect

This is part 3 of a 5-part blog series. In the previous blogs, we explored 1Peter 1:1-2, particularly the possibility of discovering what event or state of being happened or exists that was “according to the foreknowledge of God.” Our goal has been to discover the grammatical object of the verb “foreknow’ and to answer the question “What or Who is it that God “foreknew?” in 1Peter 1:1-2. 1Peter 1:1-2 reads as follows… "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who are ele

This is part 2 of a 5-part blog series. In the previous blog, we explored 1Peter 1:1-2, particularly the possibility of discovering what event or state of being happened or exists that was “according to the foreknowledge of God.” Our goal has been to discover the grammatical object of the verb “foreknow’ and to answer the question “What or Who is it that God “foreknew?” in 1Peter 1:1-2. 1Peter 1:1-2 reads as follows… "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who are elec

If you’ve seen the hilarious comedy routine Who’s on First by Laurel and Hardy (Abbott & Costello), then you might agree that trying to understand the introduction to Peter’s first letter may make you feel like you’re one of the characters in that comedy skit. Reading Peter’s introduction is like pondering the Who?, What?, Why?, and I Don’t Know! of that comedy routine. And if there is frustration and confusion at our attempt to understand to whom Peter is writing or if we d