1 Peter 1:23
The Importance of Christ’s Imperishable Seed
Have you ever let something spoil in the refrigerator? You meant to eat it, but didn’t. Later, you discovered the leftovers, opened the lid, and whew – it stunk! It had perished. It was ruined.
Not so with God, His seed, and word. He is imperishable as 1 Peter 1:23 points out, “for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God.”
The Greek word for imperishable in reference to God is aphthartos and means uncorrupted, not liable to corruption or decay.
What a contrast between God’s seed that is imperishable and Adam’s seed that is corrupted and perishable.
Peter is not the only apostle who wrote about the imperishable nature of God and of believers inheriting His nature.
In 1 Corinthians 15:50, Paul wrote, “Now I say this, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable;” continuing in verse 53, “For this perishable must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality.”
The great news is that the imperishable uncorrupted Christ is in believers. We’re indwelt by the imperishable Jesus through the living and enduring word of God. Hallelujah!
Lord Jesus, we worship You, the IMPERISHABLE One. Thank You for making it possible for us to be born of Your imperishable, uncorrupted seed. We love and praise You!
Believers will inherit Christ’s imperishable nature, but we can also live by His divine nature while we’re here on this earth. Want to learn how? Grab a copy of Debbie’s 2 Peter Bible study, Living by the Divine Nature Instead of Our Fallen Nature, HERE. You can also access the free accompanying videos and podcasts by going HERE.
Unstinkable
Lord, we celebrate YOU! You are IMPERISHABLE. Your word is alive, fresh, and enduring. We’ve been born of Your imperishable seed. Thank You! We praise You!
Never to Stink. Never to Die.
Lord, we celebrate YOU! You are IMPERISHABLE. Your word is enduring. We’ve been born of Your imperishable seed. Thank You! We praise You!
Praise to IMPERISHABLE God
“for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God.”
Lord, we celebrate YOU! You are IMPERISHABLE. Your word is enduring. We’ve been born of Your imperishable seed. Thank You! We praise You!
Thank you, ENDURING LORD
“you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God. But the word of the Lord endures forever.”
Did you know that the word “evolve” can’t be found in the Bible? I searched the KJV, NAS, and NIV translations. Not once is “evolve” used. “Endureth,” “endures,” and “enduring” can be found 60 times. In this day and age where people say their moral beliefs are “evolving,” I’m thankful for God who remains unchanged. He and His word “endure.” The Greek word “endure” means “remains, is kept, continues to be.” Aren’t you glad that God’s Word will not evolve into something different? He and His word endure.
Heavenly Father, we praise You that You and Your Word are enduring. We can trust You for who You are and what You say. You and Your word ENDURE forever!
IMPERISHABLE
Have you ever let something spoil in the refrigerator? You meant to eat it, but didn’t. You found those left-overs crammed behind the milk and orange juice, opened the lid, and whew! It stunk. It had perished. Ruined. Was no good – for you or anyone. Not so with God and His Word. They are imperishable! They are always good. God’s seed – Christ – has been planted in us. He is living in us. He won’t die. We won’t die. Our spirits are born through the living and enduring word of God. Hallelujah! Celebrate!
Lord, I celebrate YOU! You are IMPERISHABLE. Your word is enduring. I have been born of Your imperishable seed. Thank You! I praise You!
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