Read 1 Peter 1:16 in its surrounding paragraph or chapter. In this lesson, focus on be holy and ask what the text actually says before importing a later argument into it. Note the speaker, audience, setting, repeated words, commands, promises, warnings, and how the passage fits the wider biblical story.
LESSON 2
Sanctified in Christ
Primary passage: 1 Corinthians 1:2
Read 1 Corinthians 1:2 in its surrounding paragraph or chapter. In this lesson, focus on sanctified in christ and ask what the text actually says before importing a later argument into it. Note the speaker, audience, setting, repeated words, commands, promises, warnings, and how the passage fits the wider biblical story.
Read Colossians 3:5 in its surrounding paragraph or chapter. In this lesson, focus on put sin to death and ask what the text actually says before importing a later argument into it. Note the speaker, audience, setting, repeated words, commands, promises, warnings, and how the passage fits the wider biblical story.
LESSON 4
Changed from Glory to Glory
Primary passage: 2 Corinthians 3:18
Read 2 Corinthians 3:18 in its surrounding paragraph or chapter. In this lesson, focus on changed from glory to glory and ask what the text actually says before importing a later argument into it. Note the speaker, audience, setting, repeated words, commands, promises, warnings, and how the passage fits the wider biblical story.