Living God’s Way: Our merciful God and Father

Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist After introducing himself, Peter encouraged the brethren who were suffering. He wanted them to remain faithful to Jesus Christ in spite of all the persecution they were facing. He spoke about the actions of their merciful God and Father (1 Peter 1:3-5). Peter began by saying that “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” should be praised. However, it is interesting how Peter introduced God. He said he is referring to the same “God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” We know Jesus had a “Father,” but how often do we think about Jesus having a “God”? Peter was well acquainted with Jesus while Jesus lived on this ea