Christ and Culture in 1 Peter

“What to do with Rome? What to do about Rome? What to make of Rome? For Peter, of course, “Rome” really was the issue.” Rome was the issue because Rome had become the new Babylon (1 Peter 5:13). Rome was the issue because Rome (and Babylon) “was a cipher for a world power hostile to God” (Green, 1 Peter, 1).

Do You Remember Your Conversion?

The personal testimony has gained considerable significance in American Christianity. So much so that some people insist that you remember the precise date and timing of your conversion. But is this biblical?