Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of the Epistle of 1 Peter, providing a theological and composition summary.
This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
THEOLOGY ROUNDUP
A Survey of the Holy Scriptures for the Practical Messianic – Book: link
NEWS ROUNDUP
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President Trump said Thursday he would make his final decision on whether to strike Iran in the “next two weeks,” because he’s still hoping for negotiations.: link
Some American voices claim “America First” means standing by while a radical Islamist terror regime openly chants “Death to America” and builds a nuclear bomb.:link
President Donald Trump issued a message Thursday that Iran has “within the next two weeks” to negotiate with the United States.: link
Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters earlier today while attending a economic conference in St. Petersburg, that he doesn’t “even want to discuss” the possibility of the United States eliminating the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei.: link
So far, we haven’t used our capabilities on land, at sea, in the oil sector, or in the Strait of Hormuz. We also haven’t activated our allies in other countries.: link
I am woefully unqualified to opine on Christian theology. But I did understand that most Christians believe that the New Testament supplements the Old Testament with a new covenant, while retaining the prophesies, covenants and principles of the Old Testament, which remain in…: link
How Many Churches Do You Attend? Study Reveals Surprising Answer: link
Today in the streets of Tehran, people chant the name of my father, says Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi.: link
In a video message, Prince Reza Pahlavi said sources inside Iran report the regime’s command and coordination systems are collapsing rapidly.: link
US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have spoken by phone several times since Israel began its strikes on Iran last week: link
NEW: The war is escalating QUICKLY and Trump says EVERYTHING is on the table… even tactical NUKES.: link
“President Trump will do what’s best for America. I trust his judgment, he is a tremendous friend to the Jewish people and a great world leader.: link
Exiled crown prince of Iran HRH Reza Pahlavi advocates for a new future for Iran and weighs in on the possibility of the United States becoming actively involved in the Israel-Iran conflict: link
Israel hopes the United States will join in a joint operation to destroy Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Facility within the next 48–72 hours, with a potential operation being underway as early as Friday: link
Artificial dyes and additives are being removed from America’s food supply, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. @robertfkennedyjr said this week, celebrating the moves many food giants are making to Make America Healthy Again.: link
Heinrich on Iran: An article stated that Trump was not considering a tactical nuke— that it was not one of the options that was presented to him.: link
They warned the region would burn if Soleimani was taken out.: link
