1 Peter 1:21

“Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.”

"Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God." - 1 Peter 1:21
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What does 1 Peter 1:21 mean?

1 Peter 1:21 (KJV) states: "Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God." This verse from the first epistle of Peter is a powerful statement about faith and hope in God. The verse begins with the…

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Faith and Hope Anchored in the Resurrection

As we delve into the profound truth encapsulated in 1 Peter 1:21—"Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God"—we are invited to reflect on the layered implications of faith, hope, and the…

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A Prayer for Faith and Hope in God

Gracious and Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and awe for the profound gift of faith that You have bestowed upon us through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We humbly reflect upon the words of Peter, as recorded in 1 Peter 1:21, where it states…

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1 Peter 1:21 - "Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God."
"Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God." - 1 Peter 1:21
1 Peter 2:20-21
2 Peter 1:21 - "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost."
1 Peter 1:1 - "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,"
1 Peter 1:24-25
1 Peter 2:21 - "For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:"
1 Peter 3:21 - "The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:"
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1 Peter 5:7
1 Peter 1:16 - "Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy."
2 Peter 1:1 - "Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:"
"Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia," - 1 Peter 1:1
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1 Peter 1:4 - "To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,"
1 Peter 1:14 - "As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:"
1 Peter 1:9 - "Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls."
1 Peter 1:19 - "But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:"
2 Peter 2:9
2 Peter 2:9
"For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." - 2 Peter 1:21
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1 Peter 5:7
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1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 4:10
1 Peter 1:20 - "Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,"