1 Peter 2:18-20 – Living as Slaves in the Empire
July 12, 2015Even “slaves” in the empire are “free.” They are “free” because they are bound to no authority other than God (cf. 1 Peter 2:16). But they “submit” as “slaves” within the empire because they fear (worship) God. This is the mystery of exiles living for the sake of Gospel within an oppressive empire: free from […]
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Biblical Texts | Tagged: 1 Peter 2:18-20, Empire, Slavery, Submission | 
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