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1 Peter Chapter 3 – A Detailed, Study Bible Commentary

By Ekombe Hau -
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1 Peter Chapter 3 – A Detailed, Study Bible Commentary Photo by  iam_os  on  Unsplash I open 1 Peter chapter 3, I feel this strange mix of calm heaviness—like when you smell old paper in a Bible that’s been read too many times and you can almost taste the dust on the page. It’s one of those chapters that feels gentle and sharp at the same time. Soft like wool on the skin, but with a little thorn hiding in it. And honestly, that’s fitting, because Peter wrote to people walking through fire yet told them to answer with peace. Kinda wild. And so here we go, verse by verse, thought by thought, with those ancient Greek words whispering through the text like the sound of a slow wind moving through cedar trees, and sometimes I’ll dip into Hebrew roots where the ideas overlap—because the Bible breathes in both languages like lungs inhale and exhale. “Wives, likewise, be subject to your own husbands...” Greek key word: hypotassō (ὑποτάσσω) — “to arrange under, to willingly ...
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The Resurrection of Christ

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  The Resurrection of the Christ                                                                                                           Photo by  Alicia Quan  on  Unsplash The resurrection of Jesus Christ is at the center of Christian belief and teaching. It is the main reason Christians have hope and the foundation of the early Church. The New Testament says that Jesus (the Messiah) was killed by crucifixion during the time of Pontius Pilate, died, was buried, and came back to life on the third day. This amazing event not only showed that Jesus is truly divine but also proved God's victory over sin and death. In this essay, we will look at the resurrection from biblical, theological, and historical poi...
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Good Friday: A Deep Dive into Its Meaning, History, and Significance

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Good Friday: A Deep Dive into Its Meaning, History, and Significance                                                 Photo by Alicia Quan on Unsplas h Introduction Good Friday is one of the most solemn and significant days in the Christian liturgical calendar. Commemorated during Holy Week, it falls on the Friday before Easter Sunday and marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. For Christians around the world, Good Friday is not only a day of mourning and reflection but also one of profound spiritual meaning, as it paves the way for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday. Despite being called “Good” Friday, the events it commemorates are anything but joyous in the traditional sense. The term “Good” is understood in a theological context—signifying the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for the salvation of humanity. This essay expl...
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