The Cornerstone and The Church
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That which the world lightly esteems and rejects is precious and valuable in the site of God!
The Chosen Cornerstone (4-8)
The Chosen Cornerstone (4-8)
He is the Chief Cornerstone (4, 7)
He is a Living stone (4) - His resurrection proves it!
He is a Chosen Stone (4, 6)
He is a Sure Foundation Stone (6)
He is a Stumbling Stone (8)
They stumble over Christ because they reject him in unbelief.
The Chosen People (9-10)
The Chosen People (9-10)
Believers are living stones in His building. Each time someone trusts Christ, another stone is quarried out of the pit of sin and cemented by grace into the building. — Wiersbe, W. W.
You are a Chosen Race (group of people). God has selected you for His glory!
You are a Royal Priesthood (verse 4) we reign with Him and offer spiritual sacrifices (praise and the fruit of our lives) through Christ.
You are a Holy Nation (
A people for His possession. God has called out a people for himself out of every tribe and nation. Creating a new people - His people!
1 Peter: An Introduction and Commentary b. But You Are Joined with Christ to Be Blessed as the True People of God (2:9–10)
Seeking our own eternal well being—right though that is—could never provide a truly satisfying goal for life. The answer to our search for ultimate meaning lies in ‘declaring the excellencies’ of God, for he alone is infinitely worthy of glory. Redemption is ultimately not man-centred but God-centred.
That we should declare His excellencies.
He is worthy of praise because Christ is the Cornerstone!
He is worthy of praise because he has called us out of darkness!
He is worthy of praise because he has made us His people!
He is worthy of praise because he has given us mercy!
The Conduct of Believers (11-12)
The Conduct of Believers (11-12)
As temporary residents, as citizens of a heavenly city, behave honorably in the world.
Don’t give way to fleshly passions that are actually at war against your new nature.
Display the glory of God in your conduct.