We Must Be Born Again

Interesting Facts About Peter In Scripture





Peter’s name is mentioned in the Gospels more than anyone other
than Jesus. 


No one speaks in the Gospels as often as Peter.


Jesus spoke more to Peter than to any other individual.


Jesus rebuked Peter more than any other disciple.


Peter was the only disciple who dared to rebuke Jesus.


Peter confessed Jesus more boldly and accurately than any other
disciple.


Peter denied Jesus more forcefully and publicly than any other
disciple.


Jesus praised Peter more than any other disciple.


Jesus addressed Peter alone as Satan among the disciples.





Key Points





Peter’s first encounter with Jesus was just following Jesus’s
Baptism. He was introduced to Him by his brother Andrew.


Jesus immediately changed his name.


God desires to transform us into Christlikeness.


Peter’s letter to the area of Turkey was approximately 30 years
after his encounter with Jesus.


Peter points out twice that we have been born again.


This salvation includes each person of the Godhead and includes
obedience and sanctification.


Therefore, we must realize the cost and live holy as He is holy.


Our salvation has a profound effect in the heavenlies as grace is
dispensed onto the Church.


We have been redeemed by blood and ransomed away from ignorant
futile living.





Discussion Questions





When you think of Peter, what story comes to mind and why?


How do you relate to Peter?


When you read, “be holy as I am holy,” what is triggered in your
heart/mind? 


How can we grow into holiness?