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Verse 7. - That the trial of your faith. The words of ver. 6, "if need be," point to the purpose and end of the temptations. St. Peter proceeds to develop his meaning. The word rendered "trial" (δοκίμιον or δυκιμεῖον) means rather "test or proof;" it is explained by Dionysius of Halicarnassus ('Rhet.,' I1) as that at which, when one looks, he is able to form a judgment.
- 1 Peter 1 KJV
Greetings from Peter (2 Peter 1:1-2)1 Peter, an apostle of...
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True faith is tested by trials, just as gold is proved by...
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These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is...
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These have come so that the proven genuineness of your...
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so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious...
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the trial. 1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange...
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Verse 19. - But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a...
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THIS FAITH MUST BE TRIED, AND THAT WITH FIRE. 1. The world...
- 1 Peter 1 KJV
Sep 5, 2023 · Peter wants his audience to understand the importance of faith. He says that faith is “tested by fire” (verse 7, NKJV) in order to prove its genuineness. In the same context, Peter says that, through faith, God protects us by His power until we receive the fullness of salvation and our eternal inheritance (verse 5). This “priceless ...
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Aug 18, 2023 · Just as gold is purified by fire to remove impurities and increase its value, trials, and challenges can refine and strengthen the believer’s faith. A few important elements of the passage are as follows. First is the truth that the trials are only temporary. Believers may experience grief —in fact, eventually, everyone will.
7 so that () the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes () though it is tested by () fire—may be found to result in () praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Dec 25, 2023 · Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, appearing in many pivotal moments throughout. Fire purifies, consecrates, destroys, and brings judgment. It is a symbol of God's unyielding love and righteous fury. Fire symbolizes the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. It is mentioned countless times throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation.
Oct 24, 1993 · The word "this" refers to the first reason for great joy. It refers back to what we've seen in verses 3–5. Verse 3: God caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection from the dead. Verse 4: God is keeping an inheritance for us in heaven that can't perish or soil or fade.
May 26, 2004 · These three remained faithful to God and to His law, even when threatened with the fiery furnace. In contrast, Israel persisted in her idolatry, even when warned not to do so. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego are the ideal Israelites, who obey God’s law even when it is life-threatening.
