The Enduring Word of the Lord 1 Peter 1:25

As Peter the apostle continued to share with the Christians who were “scattered”, he used the example of the temporary nature of “grass” and “the flowers thereof” to describe the “short-lived” benefits of the flesh. In contrast to temporary “grass”, Peter shared how the “word of the Lord endures for ever”

as he completed the first chapter of his letter in verse twenty-five, where we read:

But the word of the Lord endures for ever.

And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

The verse begins, “But the word of the Lord endures for ever.” Peter began with the word, “But” which is a disassociation conjunction that means what is about to be stated takes precedence over what was just written, “moreover, nevertheless and notwithstanding” “the word” or “that which is or has been uttered by the living voice, thing spoken, word, speech, discourse or sayings” “of the Lord” which refers to “he to whom a person or thing belongs, about which he has power of deciding; master and the title give to God the Messiah” “endures” or “remains, abides, sojourns and tarries” “for ever” which means “in and to perpetuity of time, age and eternity”. Peter wanted the “scattered” Christians to know the Lord's word would last throughout all of time and eternity.

The verse continues, “And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.” Peter added, “And this is the word” or “that which is or has been uttered by the living voice, thing spoken, word, speech, discourse or sayings” “which by the gospel is preached” or “the good news and joyful and glad tidings are brought forth and announced” “unto you” which refers to the “scattered” Christians. The everlasting “word of the Lord” is the means by which the “good news” was shared with the “scattered” believers.

When we think about Peter's words, we begin to understand the significance and importance of the “eternal word of God”. God Almighty saw to it that His “gospel” would be presented to mankind through His “everlasting” word. The “word of God” is not temporary like “grass” which is here today and gone tomorrow. It is “eternal, everlasting and without end”. We can depend upon eternal “word of God” because it points to Jesus Christ as the agent and Lord of our salvation. May we ever more come to know the importance of “God's word”, and may we realize the significance of the “gospel” from which God will save us forever.

Next time we begin a new chapter and see Peter tell the “scattered” Christians how to live because of these things, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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