1 Peter by James Rochford (2021)
The Bible and Slavery
1 Peter 2:18-25
Summary
Although the institution of slavery in the Roman empire was different than European slavery we are more familiar with, it still was an unjust and cruel practice. Some biblical scholars claim that the Bible actually defended the practice of slavery or at the very least delayed its overthrow. They claim Jesus never condemned slavery. The truth is the Bible was profoundly counter-cultural regarding slavery. The New Testament decries slavery, and urges slaves to win their freedom and affirms the value and equality of all persons, slave or free. It was the NT ethic that led to the abolition of slavery.
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Keywords
- Suffering/Pain
- Scripture/The Bible
Other teachings in this series
1 Peter by James Rochford (2021)
- What's So Great about Christianity?
1 Peter 1:1-12 - I Want to be Different
1 Peter 1:13-22 - The Solution to Spiritual Starvation
1 Peter 1:23-2:3 - Three Myths about Church
1 Peter 2:4-10 - Two Things You Shouldn't Talk About
1 Peter 2:11-17 - The Bible and Slavery
1 Peter 2:18-25 - Faith Is Not Wishful Thinking
1 Peter 3:15 - Hope for Hopeless Marriages
1 Peter 3:1-8 - Facing Social Pressure
1 Peter 3:18-4:6 - What Is Important in the End?
1 Peter 4:7-11 - How Does God Help When it Hurts?
1 Peter 4:12-19 - Lessons in Christian Leadership
1 Peter 5:1-7 - Is the Devil Real?
1 Peter 5:8-9