“A people of God’s own possession.”

1 Peter 2:9-12 – “A people of God’s own possession.”

Central Idea:  The life of every believer must shine godliness against the dark background of a sin stained world.

I.  Called with a purpose (9)

            A.  Urging your response to your calling (9)

            B.  Understanding your relationship with God (9)

C.     Upholding your responsibility (9)

II.  Called as a people of God (10)

A.    Once you were not….

            B.  But now you are…

C.     The mercy of God

III.  Called to be pure (11-12)

            A.  Abstain from the wars of the flesh (11)

B.     Be pure in a dark world (12)

C.  Praise God on the day of salvation (12)

Conclusion:

1 Peter 2:9-12 – “A people of God’s own possession.”

Central Idea:  The life of every believer must shine godliness against the dark background of a sin stained world.

I.  Called with a _______________(9)

            A.  Urging your ____________  to your calling (9)

            B.  Understanding your ________________ with God (9)

C.  Upholding your ___________________ (9)

II.  Called as a ________________ of God (10)

A.  ___________ you were not….

            B.  But _________ you are…

C.  The ____________ of God

III.  Called to be ____________ (11-12)

            A.  _______________ from the wars of the flesh (11)

B.  Be ____________ in a dark world (12)

C.   _____________ God on the day of salvation (12)

Conclusion: