Adjustments (Part 1) A Journey through 1 Peter (1:1-2)

Adjustments

A Journey through

the Book of 1 Peter
Jesus is the ultimate example of suffering and persecution

We are called to join Jesus’ worldview and attitude
Genesis

Who did it?

Why did He do it?
Suffering & Persecution

Exist - Sovereign
Care - Coming God
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1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,
To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia,
Election

OT - Service

NT - Salvation

Christlikeness

The Age to Come
__________________

This Age
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Suffering & Persecution

Exist - Sovereign
Care - Coming God

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2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood:

History
P-R-E-S-E-N-T

Grace is not base
on future human behavior

Salvation
legal status

Legal Position

repentance
faith
obedience
perseverance

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2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.