Title: Q&A on I Peter 2
00:00 Introduction
Christ as the Cornerstone
02:08 How do we practically make sure Jesus is the cornerstone of the church? (Matthew 16)
07:23 I have heard Matthew 16 interpreted as the church being built on the apostles. Is that a wrong interpretation?
13:05 The Church vs. the Gates of Hell
14:57 What does it mean to be a “living stone” in the spiritual house God is building?
Passions of the Flesh
16:53 What are passions of the flesh?
22:35 How does avoiding passions guard your soul?
26:34 What about the world's systems of ethics?
Governments & Authorities
29:30 When the government contradicts God, what is our responsibility according to 1 Peter 2? Doesn’t this text encourage injustice and oppression?
33:55 How do we balance the call to live as free people with the command to submit to authority? What does true Christian freedom look like under governmental rule?
36:48 We’ve seen in history that disobedience has sometimes led to good. How should Christians respond to laws or regulations that promote injustice, and does civil disobedience play a role in the Christian life?
40:35 How do I discern when submission is healthy and when it might be harmful?
43:15 While Jesus did not threaten when he was mocked at the cross, he responded quite forcefully to the money changers in the temple. How do we know which response is appropriate when Jesus (or Christianity) is mocked in our culture?
46:45 How do we respond to wrong Christian authorities?
Conclusion
49:38 Closing
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In this Q&A podcast, Jason Harper and Pastor Jed Gillis from Berean Bible Church explore key themes of 1 Peter chapter 2. They explore significant topics such as Christ being the cornerstone of the church, the passions of the flesh, and how Christians should navigate their relationship with government and authorities. The discussion also touches on the importance of understanding the foundation of the church, the meaning of being a “living stone,” and the delicate balance between living in Christian freedom while submitting to authority.
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