Strangers Scattered About (Part 2)

I PETER STRANGERS S C A T T E R E D ABOUT I Peter 1:2-5 As we saw in verse 1, we are strangers in this world, scattered about. We are not of this world, even though we are in this world. Peter next turns his attention to some absolutely fantastic terms and truths. Elect – God’s chosen people, _____ born again believers. Foreknowledge – God’s ability to see the end from the beginning, and knowing what will happen Sanctification – carrying on to perfection the work begun in regeneration Obedience – an attentive listening, and following that which has been heard The blood of Jesus – that blood shed at Calvary, which covers sin Grace – gifts _______________bestowed by God Peace – quietness and rest, brought about by God Mercy – compassion for the ____________ Begotten again – being born again Lively hope – a knowledge that Jesus will return, and being excited about it Resurrection - -of Jesus Christ from the dead Inheritance – that which is derived from the death of another Incorruptible – incapable of ________, rot or decay Undefiled – not capable of being made impure or sinful Fades not away – not going to ever run down, lose its vibrance, or go out of style Reserved – set aside, kept ________ Heaven – the place where God lives, and where all believers will live, for eternity. But I want to focus on the one word that I believe is the most important in this passage. And that word is _______. All of the majestic words and truths in this passage apply to us, to ______, specifically. And if they weren’t available ____ you, and meant ______ you, they would be ineffective. When we look at the word “you”, it should also make us realize that the first and most basic part of our relationship with God is absolutely __________. Jesus died on the cross for the sins of the world, but He also died on the cross for the sins ______ committed. It’s not enough that Jesus died for the sins of the world; unless you agree it was also for your sins, and _______ accept what He did, His death is useless to _______. So, where do YOU stand today? Are YOU already a child of God, benefitting from all those truths in these verses? Or do YOU need to accept Jesus Christ as your PERSONAL Savior today? The choice is up to _______.