1 Peter Highlights
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Our Living Hope is the Foundation for our Living 1 Peter 1:3-25
Our Living Hope is the Foundation for our Living 1 Peter 1:3-25
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. You are being guarded by God’s power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. You rejoice in this, even though now for a short time, if necessary, you suffer grief in various trials so that the proven character of your faith—more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him; though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy, because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who prophesied about the grace that would come to you, searched and carefully investigated. They inquired into what time or what circumstances the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating when he testified in advance to the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you. These things have now been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—angels long to catch a glimpse of these things.
Then he says in verse 18
For you know that you were redeemed from your empty way of life inherited from your fathers, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of an unblemished and spotless lamb.
The Behavior of a Christian is a Witness to the World 1 Peter 2:1-3:12
The Behavior of a Christian is a Witness to the World 1 Peter 2:1-3:12
Making decisions to live holy and love people....why because we’re different he says in chapter 2 verse 9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Christian Suffering, Though Expected, Leads to Victory 1 Peter 4:1-5:5
Christian Suffering, Though Expected, Leads to Victory 1 Peter 4:1-5:5
Though suffering, we follow Christ’s Example and then he gives. us the reason for it in the second part of chapter 4:11
If anyone speaks, let it be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, let it be from the strength God provides, so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
The Cares of a Christian, are the Cause of Christ 1 Peter 5:6-14
The Cares of a Christian, are the Cause of Christ 1 Peter 5:6-14
Following the discourse on suffering, Peter gives the saints assurance in verses 6-7
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you.
He warns about a prowling devil....then concludes the book with a glorious prayer for the saints in verse 10.
The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while. To him be dominion forever. Amen.