1 Peter 1:1–2 - Cameron Jungels - 11-14-2012

>1 Peter 1:1–2(NIV) 1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God's elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia 2who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

• God’s electing grace is grounded in his own will to love and mercy, not in anything in us (v. 2).

Romans 8:29-30, Romans 11:2,   1 Peter 1:20, Acts 2:23

1 Peter 1:2(NRSV) 2who have been chosen and destined by God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with his blood: May grace and peace be yours in abundance. 1 Peter 1:2(NLT) 2God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. As a result, you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ. May God give you more and more grace and peace.

• God’s electing grace accomplishes our salvation through the unified work of the Trinity (v. 2).

1 Peter 1:2, 1 Peter 1:18-20, 1 Peter 1:2

• God’s electing grace produces a salvation in us that results in obedience to Christ and his Word (v. 2).

Ephesians 2:8-10

• God’s electing grace forgives and empowers the most unworthy of sinners (v. 1).

1 Peter 1:1, John 13:36-38, John 18:25-27, John 21:12-19, Acts 2:14, 36-39, 1 Peter 1:1

• God’s electing grace sustains his people through their exile in this world until the return of Christ (v. 1).

1 Peter 1:1

We have been chosen by God’s grace to salvation and to live as obedient exiles in this world until the return of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

** Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV.