Gibson, Richard

Gibson speaks on 1 Peter 1:1-12, Cassette label reads : "R. Gibson 1 Peter 1:1-12 CCYC 1990"

Gibson speaks on 1 Peter 1:13-2:10., Cassette label reads : "R. Gibson 1 Peter 1:13-2:10 CCYC 1990"

Gibson speaks on 1 Peter 2:11-3:17., Cassette label reads : "R. Gibson 1 Peter 2:11-3:17 CCYC 1990"

Gibson speaks on 1 Peter 3:18-4:19, Cassette label reads : "R. Gibson 1 Peter 3:18-4:19 CCYC 1990"

Gibson talks about what the good life is and what you want to live for from 1 Peter 2:10-3:22. Discussion of withdrawing from some activities for purity, but still having our lives on display to those around us. He then applies these principles, especially submission, to specific areas of life. Gibson shows how Jesus is the best example of these principles., Cassette label reads: "Richard Gibson What are you living for? 1 Peter 2:10-3:22 AFES 7/88".

Gibson speaks on where we find our identity.

Gibson encourages his listeners to take a clear picture of the future, as this will have implications for the present. He looks at 1 Peter and looks at the past events of Jesus' death and resurrection to understand the future. Gibson looks at God's verdict on Christ, and how the resurrection allows the verdict on us can be reversed. Gibson looks at the price of trusting Christ, including suffering. He stresses the importance of sharing the gospel, of praying and being clear-minded when we pray. Gibson remind his listeners that gifts come from God, and are for the benefit of others, rather then a part of our identity. Gibson emphasises the role of serving others., Cassette insert reads : "609004 Richard Gibson 1 Peter 3:18-4:19 'Where are you going?'"

Gibson explores the experience of alienation, both for his contemporary audience and for the believers in the world. He explores the experience of suffering of believers in the world. Gibson reminds listeners that heaven is their true home. He talks about our sources of joy, and our privledges, such as knowing Christ. Finishes with a Question and Answer., Cassette label reads: "609001 Richard Gibson 1 Peter 1:1-2 Where is home for you?"

Gibson looks at the things that we live for. He explores what it is like to be an alien, and how deciding to follow Christ turns Peter's readers and believers generally into aliens. Gibson explores how choosing Christ involves choosing pain, and how this is a witness to non-believers. Peter puts suffering into a heavenly context, so as to show what it means for heaven to be a person's new home, and for their citizenship to be in heaven, which can not be destroyed or removed, in contrast to Canaan which was removed. Even in the mdst of pain God is working for our good, and thus we know what joy is. Gibson warns against slothfulness in our wealth and comfort. Ends with questions and answers., Cassette label reads : "609001 Richard Gibson 'Where is home for you?' 1 Peter 1:1-12"

Gibson speaks on where we find our identity., Cassette label reads : "609002 Richard Gibson 'Who are you?' 1 Peter 1:13-2:10"