INTRODUCTION:

(Deuteronomy 4:2 [KJV])
Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

(Proverbs 30:5, 6 [KJV])
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

(Isaiah 28:10 [KJV])
For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:

(Isaiah 28:13 [KJV])
But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.

(2 Peter 1:20 [KJV])
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

All of the studies found here, whether book studies or topical studies, are done with research with mainly two things: The KING JAMES BIBLE and a plain old, 1828 Webster's Dictionary. Why? Outside of actually studying secular and Jewish history, archaeology, one needs nothing more. You do not need foreign, dead languages that no one speaks, nor lexicons, nor concordances, nor commentaries, because they differ not only with one another and with the KING JAMES BIBLE, they create division, confusion, debate, and unbelief, apostasy, and a falling away from God Himself. We do not need them. That Word of God written and preserved for us in our own language is supposed to be enough, like the Old Testament was for the Jews, and as the New Testament was for the early Christians in Greek, Latin, Italian, Spanish, German, etc.

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(Acts 17:11 [KJV])
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

(1 Thessalonians 2:13 [KJV])
For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

Always research for yourself, use all of the context, and never privately interpret!

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1 Peter CHAPTER 3: IGNORED BY AMERICAN CHRISTIANS

(Genesis 3:16 [AKJV/PCE])
Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.

The "feminist" movements of the mid-late 1800s on through the 1960s was out do one thing only: OUTLAW MARRIAGE AS SLAVERY. Because God says this, one needs to argue with Him, not us. The women in America are confused between what the world tells them and what God say, not understanding what God says, because preachers and teachers live in fear of offending them. The Bible in no way says women are inferior, so they do not have to try to BE superior. Once they get that part, then they can move on. In marriage, which God invented and not man, it is a ROLE, not a LEVEL of value and quality. It never was, but the curse and God's pronunciation of marriage after foretold this would happen. Women would always not want to be a wife but, rather, a lord over the man, as his boss. This destroys marriages. Now, in America, men are portrayed in all places as stupid, dumb, oafish, inept, while women are the lawyer, the plaintiff, the judge, and the man is automatically guilty for just showing up.

First women to vote
First woman senator
First woman lawyer
First woman court judge
First woman Supreme Court Justice
First woman pastor
First woman CEO
First woman doctor
First woman to win a Pulitzer prize
First woman to host a TV show
First woman to fly around the world
First woman to fly as captain of an airline
First woman to enter the military
First woman to lead the military
First woman astronaut
First woman driver of a tractor trailer
First woman member of presidential cabinet
First woman race professional car driver
First woman to have children out of wedlock
First woman to have a no fault divorce
Such amazing achievements for a nation, a world where marriages, families are now utterly destroyed
Marriage and Divorce
Women Teachers/Pastors

So now, after all of these "achievements", what has America really gotten as a reward? Destruction of marriage, destruction of real, Scriptural womanhood, destruction of masculinity ("toxic masculinity"), destruction of the family, the basic unit of any society, Laodicea, Sodom and Gomorrah of the modern day, soon coming judgment

(1 Peter 3:1 [AKJV/PCE])
Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;

A godly woman will have more in her to bring a man to Christ than a woman who lords it over him, as unruly, overbearing
Won to Christ by their behavior, their words (both are conversation)

SUBJECTION, n.

The act of subduing; the act of vanquishing and bringing under the dominion of another.
The conquest of the kingdom and the subjection of the rebels--
The state of being under the power, control and government of another. The safety of life, liberty, and property depends on our subjection to the laws. The isles of the West Indies are held in subjection to the powers of Europe. Our appetites and passions should be in subjection to our reason, and our will should be in entire subjection to the laws of God.

(1 Peter 3:2 [AKJV/PCE])
While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.

This fear is of God, something women in America lack, thumbing their nose at Him
This is the beginning of wisdom, this fear

CHASTE, a.

Pure from all unlawful commerce of sexes. Applied to persons before marriage, it signifies pure from all sexual commerce, undefiled; applied to married persons, true to the marriage bed.
Free from obscenity.
While they behold your chaste conversation. 1 Pet 3.
In language, pure; genuine; uncorrupt; free from barbarous words and phrases, and from quaint, affected, extravagant expressions.

THE FEAR OF THE LORD

(Proverbs 9:10 [AKJV/PCE])
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

(Proverbs 10:27 [AKJV/PCE])
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

(Proverbs 14:26 [AKJV/PCE])
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

(Proverbs 14:27 [AKJV/PCE])
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

(Proverbs 15:16 [AKJV/PCE])
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

(Proverbs 15:33 [AKJV/PCE])
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

(Proverbs 16:6 [AKJV/PCE])
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

(Proverbs 19:23 [AKJV/PCE])
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

(Proverbs 22:4 [AKJV/PCE])
By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

(Proverbs 23:17 [AKJV/PCE])
Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.

(1 Peter 3:3 [AKJV/PCE])
Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

Context, context, context and do not read INTO it, but just read it
It is not saying not to take care of oneself, not to braid one's hair, wear jewelry or walk around without clothing, but, rather that, if that is all of the beauty one has, on the outside and not on the inside, then that woman is not beautiful at all to God, because inner beauty in the inner woman is what God desires-of women or men

PLA'ITING, ppr. Folding; doubling; braiding.

(1 Peter 3:4 [AKJV/PCE])
But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

A woman with a hidden man of the heart, not a hidden woman? Who can that be? It is, of course, the LORD Jesus Christ, that is Who it is, Who dwells in all believers by the Holy Ghost Who is in us
A strong woman of Proverbs 31, but also meek, mild, quiet, not loud, boisterous, not overbearing, not screaming, yelling, shouting angrily all of the time

(1 Peter 3:5 [AKJV/PCE])
For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:

They are to be submissive to their husbands and obedient to God's Word first above all
They do not obey other men in the same manner, such as pastors, teachers, only their own husbands
That does not mean to disobey God, just that others are not their husbands, as husbands are to love their wives, just not like other women

(1 Peter 3:6 [AKJV/PCE])
Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.

This is absolutely anathema in America today!
Yet, it is what God says should be, not because Abraham was better, not because he was larger, wiser, stronger, but because it was God's design for order, starting in Genesis 3:16 since two bosses overseeing the same thing with different ideas would inevitable butt heads, be in constant struggle and strife
Marriage only works well and for long with this attitude with both spouses having the one thing in the middle-THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
Over time, you will become either better or bitter; your choice

(1 Peter 3:7 [AKJV/PCE])
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

It is not the only reason that God will not answer a prayer, but certainly one of them
This is not a license to ask for whatever we want together as aa couple, because we are at peace, in unity, thinking God will then bend to our will!
Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church
Now this part is an absolute to American women, but the above is now considered "legalistic", "old fashioned", etc.
Being a weaker vessel means weaker, not less wise, not less important, not less valuable-it just means more fragile, as weak vessels break, shatter
Hating one's wife, since they are one flesh, means hating oneself
Mankind did not invent, create marriage; man should not try to change it, amend it, abolish it, violate it

(Ephesians 5:22-33 [AKJV/PCE])
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:
For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.
For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.

(1 Peter 3:8 [AKJV/PCE])
Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

Unity of the mind means having the same Word of God, which is why having the same sharp, double-edge sword is so vital, else we cannot agree on much of anything
Unity of the spirit, united under the same Father, same LORD, same Spirit, same written Word of God, one purpose, one calling
United in marriage, united in ministry, united in missions, united in faith
Compassion, pity, courteous, loving thy neighbour as oneself

(1 Peter 3:9 [AKJV/PCE])
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

This was first mentioned in chapter 2
This heaps hot coals on someone's head who literally does not want anything to do with you, or is verbally attacking you

(Romans 12:20 [AKJV/PCE])
Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

VENGEANCE

(Leviticus 19:18 [AKJV/PCE])
¶ Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.

(Deuteronomy 32:35 [AKJV/PCE])
To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.

(Proverbs 24:29 [AKJV/PCE])
Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

(Matthew 5:39 [AKJV/PCE])
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

(Luke 6:29 [AKJV/PCE])
And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.

(Hebrews 10:30 [AKJV/PCE])
For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.

(Romans 12:19 [AKJV/PCE])
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

(1 Peter 3:10 [AKJV/PCE])
For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

James has a lot to say about the tongue, especially in James chapter three which is an evil thing or a good thing, depending on our heart
Speaking guile means speaking so as to confuse, deceive, with the tongue of the subtil serpent in the garden
Notice it says good days and not long days

(Matthew 12:34 [AKJV/PCE])
O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

GUILE, n. gile. Craft; cunning; artifice; duplicity; deceit; usually in a bad sense.
We may, with more successful hope, resolve
To wage by force or guile eternal war.
Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile. John 1.
GUILE, v.t. To disguise craftily.

(1 Peter 3:11 [AKJV/PCE])
Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

We must not love evil, but openly hate it in every place, always, in ourselves and everyone else
Chasing peace, because it always outruns us if we walk slowly after it
Walking slowly, leisurely and asking, "Oh peace? Where aaaaaaaaare youuuuuuuuuuuuuu?" is not the same as running, panting, saying, "I WILL catch you, sooner or later, so you better stop and wait for me!"

(1 Peter 3:12 [AKJV/PCE])
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.

To say it bluntly, "Take it to the LORD and leave it there. God will take care of it"
Conversely, He is on our side, not the side of those out to destroy us

(1 Peter 3:13 [AKJV/PCE])
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

If there is no persecution in the land, if we obey God here and obey the law of man, so long as it does not try to force us to violate the Word of God, then we are safe
Law, order, these are things that governments are there for, to punish evildoers and protect, leave the rest alone

(1 Peter 3:14-15 [AKJV/PCE])
But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

This is one of the hardest things to ever do, be happy when those around you are doing evil towards you
They will ask you for evidence of your faith; need to be ready to answer, discipled
They will ask you for evidence for why you can endure such suffering with joy; you can tell them about Jesus and His Comfort, and the Comforter He sent us, the Holy Ghost

(Psalms 118:6-9 [AKJV/PCE])
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.

(1 Peter 3:16 [AKJV/PCE])
Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

If not in this life they are shamed, then after this one at the judgment seat of Christ they will be shamed
If we are doing right before God, we have nothing to be ashamed of, and the world expects us to be ashamed, because they do not know God, understand God
This is what is to be expected in the last days, people without a conscience sense of right and wrong

(1 Timothy 4:2 [AKJV/PCE])
Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

(1 Peter 3:17 [AKJV/PCE])
For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.

So this IS the context. The God given authority will punish evil doers, but they can also persecute innocent believers in some countries
Then, as now, this is happening

(1 Peter 3:18 [AKJV/PCE])
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

He brought us to God, our suffering can often bring us closer to God, draw us in
Job suffered as an innocent man, as did many other Old Testament saints

(1 Peter 3:19 [AKJV/PCE])
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;

He said, "You lost! I won!"
This would be the pre-Flood people who mocked Noah for 120 years, being told they wasted their lives, that they lost, and are now lost forever

(Hebrews 12:23 [AKJV/PCE])
To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,

(1 Peter 3:20 [AKJV/PCE])
Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.

Seeing that many lived many hundreds of years, it is probably that many live through the entire 120 years Noah, Shem, Ham, Japheth were building the ark
That is a very long time to ignore God's calling, God's warning of a certain death
The pre-Flood population is estimated to be in the many billions, man living a long time, centuries, many having had many offspring, all of whom ignored God's warning, every last one

(1 Peter 3:21 [AKJV/PCE])
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:

This is not a verse one wants to take out of context, to say that baptism, water immersion, saves
It is a "like figure", not the actual baptism saving us
Building and then entering into the ark was obedience, proof of faith
Baptism is an answer of a good conscience, not an answer of good works
It is evidence to show a true profession, not a "getting wet" bath, swim, dip, as there is no use in getting baptized if one is not a believer

(1 Peter 3:22 [AKJV/PCE])
Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

All things are subject unto Jesus Christ-ALL things

(Matthew 28:18 [AKJV/PCE])
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

(Matthew 11:27 [AKJV/PCE])
All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.

(Luke 10:22 [AKJV/PCE])
All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.

(John 3:35 [AKJV/PCE])
The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

(1 Corinthians 15:27 [AKJV/PCE])
For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith, all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.

(Philippians 2:9-11 [AKJV/PCE])
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

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