1 Peter Sermons: A Living Hope In A Lost World (25)

AS TO THIS SALVATION . . .

1 Peter 1:10–11 NASB95

As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful searches and inquiries, seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.

I. The INHERITANCE that is RESERVED for us!

1 Peter 1:3–4 NASB95

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,

II. The PROTECTION that is ASSIGNED to us!

1 Peter 1:5 NASB95

who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

III. The RESPONSE that is MANIFEST through us!

1 Peter 1:6–7 NASB95

In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

1 Peter 1:8–9 NASB95

and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.

IV. The CURIOSITY that was PROBED for us!

1 Peter 1:10 NASB95

As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful searches and inquiries,

1 Peter 1:11 NASB95

seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.

V. The REVELATION that was GIVEN for us!

1 Peter 1:12 NASB95

It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which angels long to look.

VI. The PREPARATION that is COMMUNICATED to us!

1 Peter 1:13 NASB95

Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

VII. The BEHAVIOR that is EXPECTED from us!

1 Peter 1:14 NASB95

As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance,

1 Peter 1:15–16 NASB95

but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”

VIII. The REASON that is STATED for us!

1 Peter 1:17 NASB95

If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth;

1 Peter 1:18–19 NASB95

knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.

1 Peter 1:20–21 NASB95

For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you who through Him are believers in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.