1 Peter Chapter 1
Part
1 Vs. 1-5
:1-2 Introduction: “Peter, an
apostle of JESUS CHRIST: to the pilgrims (sojourners) of the Dispersion in
Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia; elect (chosen) according to the
foreknowledge of GOD The Father, in Sanctification of The SPIRIT, for Obedience
and Sprinkling of The Blood of JESUS CHRIST.”
:1Peter introduces himself as an
apostle of JESUS CHRIST, in his second epistle he introduces himself as “Simon
Peter, a bondservant and apostle of JESUS CHIRST.” (2 Peter 1:1) He is writing to
the Christians in five areas, it’s understood that his letter is going to be
distributed to a large portion of the Roman Empire.
:2 These (we) are the elect or
chosen according to the foreknowledge of GOD The Father (Ephesians 1:3-6 this
sounds like predestination, but it is not, John 1:12-13, 29-34, 3:16-17; Romans
8:28-30; Ezekiel 18:32, 33:11). We are Sanctified by The HOLY SPIRIT (2
Thessalonians 2:13-17 [sanctification = being set apart]). For Obedience (Acts 5:29-32;
Romans 1:1-6). Sprinkling of The Blood of JESUS CHRIST (Hebrews 10:19-25 hearts
sprinkled from an evil conscience [forgiveness] and our bodies washed with pure
water {baptism], 12:22-24). Grace and Peace be multiplied (John 14:27, 20:19-23;
Philippians 4:6-7; Galatians 6:16-18; Grace = charis “the divine influence upon
the heart and its reflection in the life”; GOD told Paul that His Grace was Sufficient
for Paul’s need 2 Corinthians 12:9).
:3-5 Incorruptible Inheritance:
:3 Worship GOD The Father and our
LORD JESUS CHRIST! (Psalm 100). According to His Abundant Mercy (mercy is
unmerited favor John 3:16-17). GOD has Begotten us to a living Hope (John 3:3-7;
2 Corinthians 5:14-17; James 1:18; Hebrews 11:1; Romans 8:23-25). Through the
Resurrection of JESUS CHRIST (John 11:25; 1 Corinthians 15:20-23; Philippians
3:8-11; Hebrews 9:27-28).
:4 An Inheritance incorruptible (imperishable;
1 Corinthians 15:50-55; Romans 1:22-23). Undefiled (Hebrews 7:24-28). Does not
fade away – it is Eternal (Hebrews 9:13-15). Reserved in Heven for us (John
14:1-6; Revelation 21:1-7).
:5 Kept by The Power of GOD; (Exodus
9:16; Zecharia 4:6; Revelation 4:11). Through Faith for Salvation (John 1:12-13;
Ephesians 2:4-10). Ready to be Revealed in the Last Time (Galatians 4:3-5; Revelation
1:1-3, 22:6, 19:10, 22:10)
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