NIVAC: 1 Peter origins stirring up believers to have

stirring up believers to have greater devotion to Christ’s bride

A Messiah from the Past in Rabbinic Traditions

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NIVAC: 1 Peter origins stirring up believers to haveMost Bible commentaries take us on a one way trip from the twentieth century to the first century. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. In other words, they focus on the original meaning of the passage but don't discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable but the job is only half done! The NIV Application Commentary Series helps us with both halves of the