1 Peter 1:7

That. Or, “to the end that.”

Trial. Gr. dokimion, “proved quality,” “genuineness” (see on James 1:3). For the related adjective, dokimos, see on Rom. 14:18; 2 Tim. 2:15. The verity and quality of personal faith is revealed by the magnitude of the problems such faith can surmount.

Faith. See on v. 5.

Gold. Gold is tested and refined by fire. Personal faith also goes through the process of testing, so that its value maybe fully displayed (cf. on 1 Cor. 3:13, 15; see Heb. 12:29; Rev. 1:14; 2:18; 19:12).

It. That is, the gold.

Tried. Gr. dokimazo, “to prove,” “to approve” (see on Rom. 2:18; 1 Tim. 3:10).

With fire. Literally, “by means of fire.”

Praise. The excellency of the mature Christian character calls forth the commendation of both God and devout men. Compare Matt. 25:21; Rom. 2:29; 1 Cor. 4:5.

Honour. The evaluation God places upon the redeemed will be disclosed at the second advent and throughout eternity.

Glory. Gr. doxa (see on John 1:14; Rom. 3:23; 1 Cor. 11:7). Here Peter refers to the glorious possessions of eternity that God will bestow upon His children “in the last time” (v. 5). Compare Rom. 2:7.

Appearing. Gr. apokalupsis, “revealing,” “unveiling,” “uncovering” (cf. 1 Peter 1:5; see on 1 Cor. 1:7). The second coming of Christ marks the beginning of the exalted state of the church. The hope of the church through the centuries has been the soon return of Jesus Christ. This glorious event ends the reign of sin and sorrow and inaugurates the day of everlasting joy, peace, and untrammeled pursuit of truth and fellowship with God.