Author Archives: Clark Bunch

About Clark Bunch

Pastor (Unity Baptist) author (God is Near) husband, father, blogger, coffee enthusiast.

Shepherd the Flock; Resist the Devil

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Clark Bunch

1 Peter 5 offers instructions for church elders and younger members; or in other words leaders and followers. Well known warning to be sober and vigilant for “your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he … Continue reading →

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Gordon County Hunger Walk

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Clark Bunch

Saturday October 5th, 2 pm, Black & Gold Park This will be the 10th annual Gordon County Hunger Walk. The purpose of the event has always been to raise funds and raise awareness and we are making a bigger push … Continue reading →

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Stewards of Grace

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Clark Bunch

A steward takes care of something that doesn’t belong to him/her. We often speak of stewardship in terms of managing money but it applies to many things. We are the recipients of grace and must be good stewards for the … Continue reading →

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Christ-like Suffering

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Clark Bunch

We spend a bit of time on 1 Peter 3:15, the basis for Christian apologetics, before getting to Christ suffered once for all sins. Expect a blog post in a day or two on why the Encyclopedia of Apologetics is … Continue reading →

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Wives and Husbands

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Clark Bunch

Peter’s instructions to wives and husbands similar to Paul’s more lengthy letter in Ephesians 5. All believers called to blessings and to be a blessing. Note: the pastor is not quite well. If it would bother you to hear me … Continue reading →

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Submission; Be Like Christ

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Clark Bunch

I often quote from 1 Peter 2 when studying other passages of scripture, or I should say the parts that talk about the stone the builders rejected and believers as living stones. The submission parts probably get much less attention, … Continue reading →

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Chosen Stones

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Clark Bunch

Jesus is the stone the builders rejected, the human builders that is, the leaders of the Jewish faith. He remains, however, chosen and precious in the sight of the God the Father. We as believers are also stones, living stones … Continue reading →

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God’s Word Endures

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Clark Bunch

All flesh is like grass, Peter writes quoting Isaiah 40. But the word of the Lord endures forever.

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Called to be Holy

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Clark Bunch

Part 2 in the 1st Peter series. We are redeemed with the precious blood of Christ so be holy as the one who called us is holy.

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Introduction to 1st Peter

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Clark Bunch

We have two letters written by Peter in the New Testament. They are both short but packed with good stuff. This introduction alone will almost make a Baptist shout.