The Purpose of Our Salvation (Part 2)

Introduction

We are going to pick up right where we left off last week in 1 Pet. 1:6-9.

As we came to a close in last week’s message, we discussed the “Security of our Salvation”. I want to glance back at vs. 5 briefly and recap where we were, so that we can get the fullness of where we are going today.

We spoke about how Peter is writing to a group of people who are living in the midst of great persecution. They are scattered abroad throughout modern-day Turkey. We also talked about how they were quite possibly experiencing some levels of wonder and doubt concerning their decision to surrender to Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. Because of what it cost them, they may very well have been thinking about going back. Peter had experienced this same thing, and knew that these people needed encouragement. Therefore, he writes this letter to reassure them that their decision to walk away from everything they knew, turn their world upside down, and start a new life for God, would be worth it in the end.

The first thing that Peter addresses is their salvation. Not only does he describe the beauty of their salvation and explain what all benefits come in the spiritually saved package, he also reminds them of the purpose of their salvation. Therein lies the focus of what we are talking about today. What is the purpose of our salvation?

We must remember why we were saved, and why we wanted to be saved, if we are going to remain faithful to God in the midst of fiery trials.

Our Personal Growth (Vs. 7-8)

1 Peter 1:5–9 (CSB)

5 You are being guarded by God’s power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

6 You rejoice in this, even though now for a short time, if necessary, you suffer grief in various trials

7 so that the proven character of your faith—more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy,

9 because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

God’s Prescribed Glory (Vs. 7)

1 Peter 1:5–9 (CSB)

5 You are being guarded by God’s power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

6 You rejoice in this, even though now for a short time, if necessary, you suffer grief in various trials

7 so that the proven character of your faith—more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy,

9 because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

The Primary Goal (Vs. 9; 5)

1 Peter 1:5–9 (CSB)

5 You are being guarded by God’s power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

6 You rejoice in this, even though now for a short time, if necessary, you suffer grief in various trials

7 so that the proven character of your faith—more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy,

9 because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.