LESSON 23
CLOSING REMARKS
1 Peter 5:12-14 (KJV)
12By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.
13The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.
14Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
1 Peter 5:12-14 (AMP)
12By Silvanus, a true (loyal, consistent, incorruptible) brother, as I consider him, I have written briefly to you, to counsel and urge and stimulate [you] and to declare [to you] that this is the true [account of the] grace (the undeserved favor) of God. Be steadfast and persevere in it.
13She [your sister church here] in Babylon, [who is] elect (chosen) with [yourselves], sends you greetings, and [so does] my son (disciple) Mark.
14Salute one another with a kiss of love [the symbol of mutual affection]. To all of you that are in Christ Jesus (the Messiah), may there be peace (every kind of peace and blessing, especially peace with God, and freedom from fears, agitating passions, and moral conflicts). Amen (so be it).
1. COMMENDATION & RECOGNITION
• Peter is the author, Silvanus is the scribe writing by Peter’s dictation
• Peter commends him and recognizes his contribution
• Reason for the letter – to counsel, urge and stimulate you
• Reaffirming that this is the true grace of God
• We are to stand (live, exist) in this grace
2. ORIGINATION & AFFIRMATION
• The letter was written in the church in Babylon (it is assumed Peter was the pastor)
• Affirmation that this church is on equal footing with all the other churches naming Christ as Lord
• Eastern greeting – the kiss, now more as a symbol of Christian love
• Peace – amen. (refer to AMP vs. 14 highlighted)
LET US LOVE ONE ANOTHER, SHARING GRACE, LOVE & PEACE DAILY.
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