1st Peter One (1 of 2)

OBJECTIVES IN STUDYING THIS CHAPTER

1) To consider terms used by Peter to describe the people of God: "Pilgrims of the Dispersion", "elect", "obedient children"

2) To reflect upon the salvation, inheritance, and grace to come at the revelation of Jesus Christ

3) To note how we have been served by prophets, apostles, angels, the Holy Spirit, and Christ (vv10-12)

4) To be reminded of the need to live holy lives, conducted with reverence toward God and with fervent and sincere love toward brethren

OUTLINE

I. INTRODUCTION (1-2)

A. THE AUTHOR (1a)

B. THE RECIPIENTS (1b-2b)

C. GREETINGS (2c)

II. OUR SALVATION IN CHRIST (3-12)

A. BORN AGAIN TO A LIVING HOPE (3-5)

B. PRODUCING JOY IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING (6-9) [end part one]

C. SERVED BY PROPHETS AND APOSTLES (10-12)

III. OUR DUTY IN CHRIST (13-25)

A. HOLY CONDUCT (13-21)

B. FERVENT AND PURE LOVE (22-25)

1) What are the main points of this chapter?

- Introduction (1-2)

- Our salvation in Christ (3-12)

- Our duty in Christ (13-25)

SUMMARY

Peter begins his first epistle to Christians in Asia Minor by acknowledging their election according to God's foreknowledge, made possible by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, and for obedience and sprinkling by the blood of Jesus (1-2).

1 Peter 1:1–2 ESV

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.

Elect - the saved, the chosen (cf: Col 3:12; Titus 1:1)

Dispersion = [scattered] = sown, as seed (cf: Hos 1:4,11) - Jezreel. Also with the

hope of being gathered (harvested) by God (Jews to Jerusalem in Hosea and

Christians to heaven).

Foreknowledge - Πρόγνωσιν. Foreknowledge and determining beforehand (with force) are two different things. Compare the English word - prognosis.

2) To whom does Peter address this epistle? Where were they located? (1)

- To the pilgrims of the Dispersion; Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, Bithynia

Mary Love’s map is correct and tank you

3) What three things are said concerning their election? (2)

- According to the foreknowledge of God

- In sanctification of the Spirit

- For obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ

He then praises God for their living hope, incorruptible inheritance, and glorious salvation to be revealed at the coming of Christ. Despite grievous trials, the power of God and their genuine faith protects them and gives them inexpressible joy. Their salvation to come was foretold by the prophets, and preached in the gospel by those inspired by the Holy Spirit (3-12).

1 Peter 1:3–5 ESV

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

4) What has God done for us according to His abundant mercy? How was this done? (3)

- Begotten us against to a living hope

- Through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead

5) What kind of inheritance does the Christian have? Where is it now? (4)

- Incorruptible, undefiled, and that does not fade away; reserved in heaven

6) How are Christians kept (guarded) for their salvation? (5)

- By the power of God

- Through faith

1 Peter 1:6–9 ESV

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Inheritance = kle-ro-no-mia Κληρονομίαν = the property to be received by the heir.

Salvation: so-ter-i-a Not the salvation at baptism but the actual receiving of it on judgment day (cf: Eph 1:13-14).

7) In what do Christians greatly rejoice? (5-6)

- Their salvation ready to be revealed in the last time

8) What benefits can come out of enduring grievous trials? (6-7)

- The testing of genuine faith

- Praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ

V6 - reflect on how our faith could have been tested in recent times...

Tested by the Covid-19 virus

Tested by loved ones/ friends

Tested by the flesh

Whatever we are tested by, we should understand that our faith should be increased. That is the purpose of testing.

9) Though they had not seen Jesus, what is said about Peter's readers? (8)

- They loved Jesus

- They believed Jesus

- They rejoiced with joy inexpressible and full of glory

10) What would they receive as the end of their faith? (9)

- The salvation of their souls