'Things' in the Bible

1 Peter 1:12 1 Pet 1:12

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It was revealed to them that their services [their prophecies regarding grace] were not [meant] for themselves and their time, but for you, in these things [the death, resurrection, and glorification of Jesus Christ] which have now been told to you by those who preached the gospel to you by the [power of the] Holy Spirit [who was] sent from heaven. Into these things even the angels long to look.

Verse Conceptsdiscipleship, nature of Learning From The Holy Spirit God, Revelation Of Grace, And Holy Spirit Knowing God, Nature Of Ministry, Nature Of Angels, Description Curiosity The Divinity Of The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit, And Preaching The Gospel Preached Angels Serving Groups Prophecies concerning Evangelism Relationships And Dating evangelizing ministering

1 Peter 1:18 1 Pet 1:18

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For you know that you were not redeemed from your useless [spiritually unproductive] way of life inherited [by tradition] from your forefathers with perishable things like silver and gold,

Verse ConceptsFutility emptiness Gold Markets Riches, Nature Of Riches, Description Of Possessions Decaying Transient Wealth Useless Endeavour People Are Corruptible Money's Deficiencies fearless liberation redeemed

1 Peter 4:7 1 Pet 4:7

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The end and culmination of all things is near. Therefore, be sound-minded and self-controlled for the purpose of prayer [staying balanced and focused on the things of God so that your communication will be clear, reasonable, specific and pleasing to Him.]

Verse ConceptsBeing Prepared Persecution, Attitudes To Prayer, In The Church Prayerfulness Self Control Self Discipline Self Indulgence Watchfulness, Of Believers Imminence Drugs, Illegal Narcotics End Of The World Near The Time Generally Eternal Perspective Last Hour Attitudes While Waiting For Second Coming Diligent Prayer Prayer During Hard Times End Times

1 Peter 4:8 1 Pet 4:8

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Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others].

Verse ConceptsLove Good Friends Covering Being In Love Being A Friend Love, For One Another Revenge, And Retaliation Sin, Deliverance From God Love To Others Shown In Brotherly Love Agape Love Sincereity Love Fellow Christians!People Forgiving Others forgiving others Forgiving Yourself Love And Relationships Finding Love True Love Love And Forgiveness Gods Love Loving One Another Brothers Love organization loving

1 Peter 4:11 1 Pet 4:11

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Whoever speaks [to the congregation], is to do so as one who speaks the oracles (utterances, the very words) of God. Whoever serves [the congregation] is to do so as one who serves by the strength which God [abundantly] supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified [honored and magnified] through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.