http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=1Peter-12223-Purified-Souls&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

When we think of purification, we think of a perfect cleansing. In some way, she still don't believe how pure our cleansing really is, when by faith we trust in Jesus.

Video - 71 mins; plus Study - 3 pgs; Dec 2019

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=1Peter-12021-Your-Surety&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

There is a lot in common between insurance policies, and Jesus. Only He's obviously a whole lot better. We explore the concept of the Surety.

(Video -- 59 mins; plus Study - 3 pgs; Nov 2018)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=I-Thank-Thee&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday, as it is distinctly Christian in its origins. While we ought to be grateful for all the Lord does, the Bible reveals at least five things which Jesus and the Apostles specifically thanked God for.

(Audio - 39 mins; plus Study - 2 pgs; Nov.2018)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=1Peter-11819-Costly-Freedom&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

The cost of ransom (or bail) is usually paid with a lot of money, silver or gold. We, too, were ransomed, but what does that mean? Peter asserts that it does matter how much was paid, and who paid it.

(Video -- 56 mins; plus Study - 3 pgs; Nov 2018)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=1Peter-117-Sober-Sojourn&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

What does it mean to fear the Lord? Is it the cringing dread of a guilty criminal? Or something else? A clear explanation will help balance this with coming boldly to the Lord, crying "Abba, Father".

(Video -- 63 mins; plus Study - 4 pgs; Nov 2018)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=1Peter-11516-Holy-Conversation&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Be ye holy for I am holy. That's a tall order. Is absolute perfection required? Is there very clear direction given somewhere else? How does Jesus' life and walk apply to my life?

(Video -- 62 mins; plus Study - 3 pgs; Nov 2018)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=1Peter-11316-Mind-Girding&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

This exhortation to holiness comes after 5 rapid-fire reminders of gospel truths. Why doesn't Peter jump right to "stop sinning and be a good person?" Because Biblical holiness can only succeed when it starts with the mind.

(Video -- 63 mins; plus Study - 4 pgs; Oct 2018)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=1Peter-11012-Ministry-of-the-Prophets&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Some think of a prophet as one who knows the future, and tells us about it. In the Old Testament, though, the Prophets didn't know the significance of God's message - but they knew it was for our times.

(Video - 67 mins; plus Study - 4 pgs; Oct 2018)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Hating-Father-and-Mother&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

What does Jesus mean when He says "If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple"?

(Study - 8 pages; updated Dec 2018)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=1Peter-10609-Glorious-End-of-Trials&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Believers need to be shored up strongly in our present hope of God's assured promises, if we will endure through harsh trials unto our glorious end.

(Video - 70 mins; plus Study - 4 pgs; Oct 2018)