1 Peter 1 17 21
Our Redemption
1 Peter 1:17-2:3
Introduction:
So far: Encouragement for those who are suffering
Encouragement to live a holy life because God is holy
Today: Look at our redemption and the price that was paid
I. The Character of the Author of Redemption
1. He is a Father v. 17
He is the one who produced life, brought us from death to life, looks at us as His children
1) He chastises: Hebrews 12:5-7
v. 10 for our profit
v. 6 because He loves us
2) He provides: Matt. 6:25-34
3) He protects 1 Peter 1:5
4) He loves John 3:16 see also Hebrews. 12:6
2. He is no respecter of persons v. 17
Impartial
Doesn’t look on the things that we would in order to judge
Example: God’s choosing David through Samuel
Saul was picked for his appearance and failed quickly
3. Judges according to man’s work v. 17
Puts each man’s works to the test: See motivation behind
1 Cor. 3:12-15
II. The Cost of redemption
1. Negative: Not with corruptible things
Can’t buy something that will last for eternity with something that won’t last!!
1) Silver and gold: small coins used to buy slaves
2) Lifestyle: vain = without value
3) Not from fathers: sin nature is what is passed on.
2. Positive: with the precious blood of Christ
Precious: highly esteemed
Perfect lamb
Foreordained: not an afterthought but planned by God
Made manifest through His coming