Deep Reflections on 1 Peter: Encouragement and Hope in Christian Living
Explore the profound insights from the book of 1 Peter, delving into themes of grace, peace, salvation, and the hope found in the gospel message. Reflect on the significance of God's election, the obedience of faith, and the essence of living as a disciple of Jesus Christ in the midst of trials and suffering.
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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
A reminder to consider others Please: Turn off your cell phone or set to vibrate only Turn off sound to all electronic devices Use the nursery or cry room if your child is fussy Get up during the preaching only if absolutely necessary (please sit in back if you must leave early)
Born Again to a Living Hope 1 Peter 1:3-5
Review - The Heading 1 Peter 1:1-2 God s election & foreknowledge The work of the Holy Spirit in salvation Conviction Regeneration Washing, Justifying Sealing, baptizing, gifting, indwelling
Review - The Heading 1 Peter 1:1-2 The obedience of faith & sprinkling with Jesus blood These were encouragements to Christians who were suffering Romans 8:28
Review - The Salutation 1 Peter 1:2 Grace & Peace are essential elements within the Christian life Peter wants these to be multiplied Origin: God through faith in Jesus Peace is the tranquility of a harmonious relationship with God which can exist in the midst of turmoil (Phil. 4:6-7)
Review - The Salutation 1 Peter 1:2 A wish is a desire for the future without certainty for fulfillment This hope is a confidence that God will fulfill His good promises in the future Benefits of Election: Confident hope, security, gratitude, humility, joy, God focused worship, unshakable joy encouragement to stand firm
Hope in the Gospel 1 Peter 1:3-12
Doxology 1 Peter 1:3 A formula of praise to God God as the Father - rare in the Hebrew Scriptures, common in the NT Jesus is the only begotten / unique Son of God. Believers are adopted into His family
Doxology 1 Peter 1:3 Our Lord Jesus Christ Lord = deity & ownership (Rm 10:9-10) Jesus = personal name signifying Him as Savior Christ = Messiah the anointed one prophesied to come
Born Again to a Living Hope 1 Peter 1:3 Origin - His great / abundant mercy / compassion on those in need Action God caused us to be born again become new creations in Christ 1 Peter 1:23 born again through the living & enduring word of God
Born Again to a Living Hope 1 Peter 1:3 Outcome - A living hope A hope that transcends life on this earth to eternal life with confidence because God is the source of the hope Non-Christians have no hope beyond this life (Eph. 2:12) Christians have hope of eternal life
Born Again to a Living Hope 1 Peter 1:3 Means - through the resurrection of the dead which proved His claims & promises are true Without the resurrection of Jesus there is no hope (1 Cor. 15:17-19) But Jesus is risen so there is absolute hope 1 Cor. 15:20-57
Born Again to a Living Hope 1 Peter 1:3 1 Cor. 15:58 hope brings present purpose & resolve 2 Peter 3:10-13 hope is a motivation for a present pursuit of holiness Philippians 1:21 24 Hope enables endurance in the present even while suffering
The Inheritance 1 Peter 1:4 Definition what is set aside to be received by an heir and distributed after the death of the owner Heb. 9:16-17 It s purchase Jesus atoning death to bring redemption with His resurrection securing the inheritance to believers
The Nature of the Inheritance 1 Peter 1:4 Imperishable, a[fqartoV / afthartos it cannot decay, rust, perish, be destroyed or stolen Undefiled, ajmivantoV / amiantos no stain, blemish, impurity, pollution Unfading, ajmaravtinoV / amaratinos no diminishment of its perfect character
The Location of the Inheritance 1 Peter 1:4 Reserved = maintained, retained, kept in the past continuing to the present Heaven where the curse of sin on this world does not exist, and therefore where your treasure should be kept Matt. 7:19-21
The Guarantor of the Inheritance 1 Peter 1:5 Protected guard / shield Power of God infinite in wisdom, space & might. He cannot be outsmarted, avoided, overcome or subverted. Romans 8:28-39 absolutely secure
The Application of the Inheritance 1 Peter 1:5 God s actions include election and the cause of being born again The required human response is faith The intersection of God s sovereignty & man s volition is confusing at best, but both are true.
The Application of the Inheritance 1 Peter 1:5 God s sovereignty guarantees eternity, but standing firm in the present requires putting on your spiritual armor and using the shield of faith (Eph. 6)
The Timing of the Inheritance 1 Peter 1:5 What began in eternity past became reality in the present and will reach complete fulfillment in the last time Heaven - Revelation 21-22
Conclusions Christian rejoice in God s promises and proclaim the gospel to others Non-Christian respond to God s call and commands What will you do to escape God s condemnation of sinners? What will you do with the claims of Jesus Christ?
Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
