The Elect Pilgrims Of This Earth
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Introduction
Introduction
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Series Title - A Message Of Hope For Pilgrims
Title - The Pilgrims Of This Earth
Why this series
Christians at home in the world - many Christians are becoming at home in the world today.
Many Christians are becoming at home in the world today.
Many Christians are struggling with their heavenly identity
they are losing their sight on their identity
Background
Christians were being persecuted in regions of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bythinia
Perhaps some of them were being discouraged and confused at the sufferings that they had to endure
Many of them were running away from their homes to escape persecution
Christians are Pilgrims of the Earth
Christians are Pilgrims of the Earth
1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
Pilgrim
Grk. parepidemos - a person who comes from a foreign country into a city or land to reside there among the natives temporarily
What Are Some Possible Applications?
What Are Some Possible Applications?
Application depends on the Scripture you are studying. Your application will come from the correct interpretation of the Scriptures you are reading, so to aid you in thinking about possible applications remember this little acronym: SPACE PETS—silly, yes but it will help you as you look for ways to apply what you are studying and learning to your daily life.
Application depends on the Scripture you are studying. Your application will come from the correct interpretation of the Scriptures you are reading, so to aid you in thinking about possible applications remember this little acronym: SPACE PETS—silly, yes but it will help you as you look for ways to apply what you are studying and learning to your daily life.
S - Is there a Sin to avoid, forsake, or confess?
S - Is there a Sin to avoid, forsake, or confess?
P - Is there a Promise to believe and conditions to meet?
P - Is there a Promise to believe and conditions to meet?
A - Is there an Attitude to change or an Action to take?
A - Is there an Attitude to change or an Action to take?
one who is a temporary resident alien
Dispersion
grk. diaspora - exile
used of the Jews who were exiled into Babylon and other nations
Peter used the same word to describe the condition of the saints
Pilgrims - because you belong to another country, another kingdom!
C - Is there a Command to keep?
C - Is there a Command to keep?
Sons of God belong to the kingdom of God
Pilgrims - because this present life is just “temporary residence”!
11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul,
Sojourner
E - Is there an Example to follow?
E - Is there an Example to follow?
grk. paroikos, a non-citizen, resident alien
a sojourner is a temporary resident
Sons of God are here on a temporary basis
Hebrews 11.13-14
P - Is there a Prayer to pray or a Priority to change?
P - Is there a Prayer to pray or a Priority to change?
Dispersion
13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
14 For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland.
E - Is there an Error to mark?
E - Is there an Error to mark?
T - Is there a Truth to meditate upon?
T - Is there a Truth to meditate upon?
grk. diaspora - exile
Pilgrims see a better place than the present residence.
S - Is there a Specific thing to thank God for?
S - Is there a Specific thing to thank God for?
used of the Jews who were exiled into Babylon and other nations
Pilgrims seek a homeland.
Christians are Pilgrims because they are God’s Elect
Christians are Pilgrims because they are God’s Elect
2 elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
Elect - grk. eklektos, chosen
Foreknowledge - grk. prognosis, planning and plotting in advance of acting
They are God’s elect according to foreknowledge
of His children is by knowing who they are and planning for them in advance, before any action has taken place.
God’s way of choosing is not based on our future action
God’s election of His people is by knowing who they are, and planning for their lives in advance, or before any action has taken place.
They are God’s elect to be sanctified by the Spirit
Sanctify - grk. hagios, to be set apart, to be devoted
13 But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth,
11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.
You are pilgrims here because your lives have been set apart for God, and the Holy Spirit in you ensures that it will be so!
When a Christian begins to practice living a life “sanctified by the Holy Spirit”, sooner or later the world will want to let go of him.
They are God’s elect to become obedient children
All parents-to-be want their children to be obedient.
Disobedience - is a mark of this world
- disobedient to parents
- Israel was a disobedient and contrary people
- in the last men will be… disobedient to parents
- they profess to know God… [but] disobedient
- the unbelievers stumble…being disobedient
- the disobedient in the days of Noah
All good parents desire obedient children
14 as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance;
Obedience is a mark of God’s people
Abraham obeyed -
obedient to masters in the flesh -
obedient to husbands -
obedient to the teaching -
obedient to leaders -
Sarah obeyed Abraham -
obedient to husbands -
obedient even when no one sees -
You are pilgrims in this world because you do not belong to this “disobedient generation” - you belong to God’s obedient family!
Christ obedient -
Ministry calls for obedience -
They were God’s elect to be sprinkled with the blood of Jesus Christ
Sprinkling of blood symbolized -
purification -
with the blood of Jesus, we are not just ceremonially clean, but we are completely and thoroughly cleansed from the guilt of sin!
covenant -
with the blood of Jesus we are under covenant with God - the New Covenant!
protection -
with the blood of Jesus, we are protected from the evil schemes of the enemy!
pardon -
The blood of Abel cried for “justice” -
the blood of Jesus cried “Just!”
You are pilgrims in this world today because you are a purified people!
You are pilgrims in this world today because you are under covenant with God!
As pilgrims on this earth, you are under the protection of heaven!
As pilgrims
Conclusion
Conclusion
NOTE: In Gethsemane, Jesus prayed for the future pilgrims of the earth!
In Gethsemane, Jesus prayed for the future pilgrims of the earth!
9 “I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours.
Christ’s concern is not the welfare of the world, but your welfare!
14 I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.
15 I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one.
16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.
17 Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.
18 As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.
19 And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth.
Jesus foresaw what happens to the people that the world hates
They are not of the world - PILGRIMS and STRANGERS!
Sanctify them - set them apart
I have sent them - they have a mission to accomplish
I sanctify myself - Jesus set the example!
20 “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word;
Jesus prayed for the rest of the believers who will become PILGRIMS
YES, WE ARE PILGRIMS OF THE EARTH. BUT ONLY BECAUSE GOD HAS CHOSEN US IN HIM BEFORE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD!
Conclusion
Conclusion
Therefore -
Take pride in being a pilgrim on this earth!
Embrace and confess it like Abraham -
Be a good citizen of heaven!
Our citizenship is in heaven -
Learn the laws of your homeland!
Practice the lifestyle of your homeland in your land of pilgrimage!
Exalt the Ruler of your homeland!
9 “I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours.
Christ’s concern is not the welfare of the world, but your welfare!
John 17.9
14 I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.
14 I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.
15 I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one.
16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.
17 Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.
18 As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.
19 And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth.
Jesus foresaw what happens to the people that the world hates
They are not of the world - PILGRIMS and STRANGERS!
Sanctify them - set them apart
I have sent them - they have a mission to accomplish
I sanctify myself - Jesus set the example!
20 “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word;
John 17.20
Jesus prayed for the rest of the believers who will become PILGRIMS
YES, WE ARE PILGRIMS OF THE EARTH. BUT ONLY BECAUSE GOD HAS CHOSEN US IN HIM BEFORE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD!
Song -
Langit Na Tahanan
My Final Home