Peter describes Christians as “a peculiar people” in 1 Peter 2:9. The apostle Paul also talks about Christians being peculiar. He does so in a letter to Titus, an early church leader and a trusted companion of his. Why ought we to be peculiar in our words, thoughts, and actions? We have been saved and redeemed by a great God and we look forward to the Second Coming of He who rescued us from eternal condemnation.
Additional scriptures referenced include Titus 2:11-15; John 1:14; Titus 1:8, 12-13; Titus 2:2-6; 2 Timothy 1:10; Acts 1:3; 1 Timothy 6:14; 2 Timothy 4:1; 2 Timothy 4:8; and Ephesians 2:8-10.
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