THE CALL TO HOLY LIVING _CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_ 1 Peter 4:1. IN THE FLESH.—Or to the flesh; _i.e_., so far as the flesh is concerned. The same sphere IN which Christian disciples were called to suffer. SAME MIND.—Or thought. The same temper of trust, obedience, and submission. Put yourselv... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_ 1 Peter 4:7. END OF ALL THINGS.—Jews naturally thought of the end of organised Judaism as the “end of all things,” The end of one great _æon_, or dispensation was nigh at hand, and this fact was properly used as an incentive to watchfulness Man is not capable of atta... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_ 1 Peter 4:12. STRANGE.—Do not be surprised, as if something unreasonable had happened. No form of suffering can come to Christians as accident. God, with a purpose of grace, is behind all. FIERY TRIAL.—Burning fire. R.V. “among you, which cometh upon you to prove you... [ Continue Reading ]