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1 Peter 1:13-2:3

Understanding Series

Norman Hillyer

... undisputed first place in the disciple’s life. 1:18 Redeemed (elytrōthēte, ransomed): see L. Morris, The Apostolic Preaching of the Cross (London: Tyndale Press, 3rd ed., 1965), pp. 9–59; V. Taylor, Jesus and His Sacrifice (London: Macmillan, 1937), pp. 99–105; TDNT, vol. 4, pp. 328–56; NIDNTT, vol. 3, pp. 177–221; Turner, pp. 105–7. The Greek verb corresponds to the Hebrew gā′al, “to recover and restore a person or object to its original legitimate position” (payment is not essential ...

2. False Teachers and Their Destruction

2 Peter 2:1-22

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Norman Hillyer

... Gal. 3:13. See I. H. Marshall, “The Development of the Concept of Redemption in the New Testament,” in R. Banks, ed., Reconciliation and Hope: New Testament Essays on Atonement and Eschatology (Exeter: Paternoster/Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1974), pp. 153–69; NIDNTT, vol. ... by Paul, 1 Tim. 1:13). Blasphemy will be characteristic of the last days (2 Tim. 3:2; Rev. 13:1; 17:3). See Turner, pp. 46–48; TDNT, vol. 1, pp. 621–25; NIDNTT, vol. 3, pp. 340–47. 2:3 Greed was a notorious mark of itinerant ...

3. Suffering for Doing Good

1 Peter 3:8-22

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Norman Hillyer

... in this letter (1:15; 2:9, 21; 3:9; 5:10). Inherit: The Christian’s inheritance is preserved inviolate in heaven (1:4). See Turner, pp. 133–34. 3:10 The extended quotation from Ps. 34:12–16 LXX is but the most obvious example of Peter’s appreciation of ... this problematic verse, see Selwyn, pp. 314–62; R. T. France, “Exegesis in Practice: Two Samples,” in Marshall, ed., New Testament Interpretation, pp. 264–78; on the whole passage, see Grudem, pp. 203–39; Dalton, Christ’s Proclamation ...

4. Heaven: The Home of a Godly Family

John 14:1-6

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James Merritt

... more idiotic, and that's the philosopher that made that statement.) The imminent theologian, Ted Turner, said, "Heaven is perfect. Who wants to go to a place that's perfect? That would be just plain boring."3 (At this point, I don't believe Ted Turner is in any danger of being bored after he dies.) There are three things that ... that Transform, (New Jersey: Fleming H. Revell Co.), pp. 128-129. 5. The Best of Billy Sunday, Ed. John R. Rice (Murfreesboro, Tennessee: Sword of the Lord Publishers, 1965), p. 342.

5. Thorns of Grace

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

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King Duncan

... now, it is not because God is punishing you for some reason. Neither is God trying to send you a message. Former mayor of New York City Ed Koch used to tell a story about a judge who was the victim of a mugging. Afterward he held a news conference. In a formal and ... becomes a loving and affectionate man. No one would wish this kind of experience on any human being, yet Henry Turner would probably never have become an authentic human being without this experience. There are many self-absorbed people in our ...

6. A Call to Persevere

Jude 1:17-25

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Norman Hillyer

... 1:20. Scoffers (empaiktai): The Greek term is found in the NT only here and in 2 Pet. 3:3 and has overtones of “persecution” (see Turner, p. 141; TDNT, vol. 5, p. 633). In the OT, the “scoffer” is one who spurns religion and morality (Ps. 1:1; Prov. 1:22). Desires ... recommendation of Bruce M. Metzger, A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament (New York/London: United Bible Societies, 3rd ed. 1971), pp. 727–29. 22 Those who doubt (diakrinomenous): The Greek verb has already been used in v. 9 (� ...

7. Prophecy of Scripture

2 Peter 1:12-21

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Norman Hillyer

... thing which does not belong to you, and as a traveller uses a hostelry.” 1:14 Made clear: The Greek aorist edēlōsen points to a particular occasion: that was on the shore of the Sea of Tiberias (John 21:18–19; cf. John 13:36). ... parousia is used of the official state visit of a king. See TDNT, vol. 5, pp. 858–71; NIDNTT, vol. 2, pp. 898–935; Turner, pp. 404–8. Cleverly invented (sesophismenois): This was a term applied to the claims of quack doctors. Stories: The Greek word is mythois, fables, ...

8. Take Off The Grave Clothes!

John 11:38-44

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Carlyle Fielding Stewart

... is death. A tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. Or perhaps they echo the words of multimillionaire Ted Turner on Larry King's television talk show who said, "Life is a B grade movie. You don't want to leave in the middle ... is many people have lost hope and have developed a pessimism and hopelessness which places them among the living dead. All this week Ed Love of WDET celebrated the life of the late, great Dizzy Gillespie who died on January 6. One thing about Diz, besides ...

9. Not Far From the Kingdom

Mark 12:28-34

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Warren Thomas Smith

... painful case of pleurisy. He was lodging during the illness with kind Mr. Bray, the brazier, at No. 12 in Little Brittain. Mrs. Turner, Bray’s sister, was "constrained by a vivid dream" to say something to the young clergyman. She was fearful, but her brother ... M.A. (London: Wesleyan Methodist Book-Room, [1849] n.d.), 1:90-95. 3. The Book of Hymns, number 528. 4. Nehemiah Curnock, ed. The Journal of the Rev. John Wesley, A.M. (London: The Epworth Press, 1938), 1:465-477. Also see Warren Thomas Smith "The ...

10. Facing Fears, Kingdom Style

Matthew 6:25-34

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Phil Thrailkill

... the win or the purse or the fame or the bragging rights. It was a lesson in character and kingdom priorities for Tim Shutt. God loves wrench turners and table waiters and will show himself to anyone who dares to modify their life in order to seek the kingdom of God. What is God teaching ... ://gbgm-umc.org/UMHISTORY/ Wesley/sermons/serm-060. 11. Idem. 12. Idem. 13. Idem. 14. Idem. 15. Michael Green, ed., Illustrations for Biblical Preaching (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1990), 21. 16. Matthew 25:14-30, 24:45-51, 25:1- ...

11. Minding Your Heart

Mark 6:30-44

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Leonard Sweet

... resurrect a corpse." "Captain Planet" is one of the most popular new shows on Saturday morning. Originated and designed by Ted Turner and produced by Barbara Pyle, this program is far more than just another "cartoon" (a word, by the way, that comes ... to grades from 1-8), and cross-over (both boys and girls). The voices of the characters are familiar ones (Whoopi Goldberg, Ed Asner, James Coburn, Meg Ryan, Martin Sheen, et al.). The story line of this show contends that Mother Earth has given The Planeteers ...

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