Stand Firm
July 26, 2023
“Stand Firm”
Blessings folk!
Peter closes his letter.
1 Pe 5:12-14
By Silvanus,
a faithful brother as I regard him,
I have written briefly to you,
exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God.
Stand firm in it.
She who is at Babylon,
who is likewise chosen,
sends you greetings,
and so does Mark, my son.
Greet one another with the kiss of love.
Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
ESV
Do not read too quickly through intro/outros of the Word.
Much to be gleaned.
Here we learn…
Silvanus (Silas) penned the letter as Peter presented it.
Silvanus was a faithful brother.
Why Peter wrote…
Exhorting
Declaring the true grace of God
To exhort/encourage them to stand firm in the true grace of God
Greetings were sent to them by “she who is in Babylon”…like a reference to Rome, believers there
Mark was with Peter. He sends greetings. Peter considers him to be as a son.
Peter told them to greet OneAnother with a holy kiss.
Peter spoke peace upon all who were in Christ.