1 Peter 1
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1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ: To those chosen, living as exiles dispersed abroad in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient and to be sprinkled with the blood of Jesus Christ. May grace and peace be multiplied to you. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead 4 and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. 5 You are being guarded by God’s power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 You rejoice in this, even though now for a short time, if necessary, you suffer grief in various trials 7 so that the proven character of your faith—more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Peter is giving us a fresh look at the essential life of faith.
Peter is giving us a fresh look at the essential life of faith.
There is nothing new under the sun. Things cycle back around.
Old + New is renewed. Peter writes to renew our understanding, our allegiance, our hope, our lifestyle. It is orthodox made cool. It’s ancient pathways made fresh.
Exiles spread abroad in Asia Minor
suffering was coming
thus Peter draws on Isaiah 40.
These congregations likely found their start on the day of Pentecost…a group of jews and gentiles from asia minor.
Peter based his ethical advice on his knowledge of the character of God. So the doctrines set out in the letter are those which provide a motive for Christian living.
Illus: fresh language and perspective on our mission as a church.
illus: liturgies and benedictions
old (shalom) with new (charis)
The usual Greek greeting (chairē—cheers!) is replaced by the profoundly Christian prayer for blessing by God’s grace (charis). In addition, the customary Jewish greeting of shalom (peace) is added to show that in Christ we inherit the blessings promised under both old and new covenants.1
New Birth
New Birth
(essence/being)
imperishable, undefiled, and unfading…resurrection life is a statement about it’s powerful nature and irrevocable essence when it comes
“because you are receiving (present-future) the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls” …its more secure than you feel, yet less automatic as you might assume.
John 3:5–8 :Jesus answered, “Truly I tell you, unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 Whatever is born of the flesh is flesh, and whatever is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not be amazed that I told you that you must be born again. 8 The wind blows where it pleases, and you hear its sound, but you don’t know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”
Ezekiel 36:26 “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”
Eph 4:30 - sealed by Holy Spirit “for the day of redemption”
repent and receive new heart thru HS.
iilus: new operating system
13 Therefore, with your minds ready for action, be sober-minded and set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires of your former ignorance. 15 But as the one who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct; 16 for it is written, Be holy, because I am holy. 17 If you appeal to the Father who judges impartially according to each one’s work, you are to conduct yourselves in reverence during your time living as strangers.
New Behavior
New Behavior
(identity)
our essence and being merge with our behavior to create a new identity. Immerse us into someone who becomes different.
The loudest voices in our lives, shape our identity
we need a new narrative about you and actions that prove that to yourself.
resolutions don’t change us
renovated hearts that we work out change us.
18 For you know that you were redeemed from your empty way of life inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of an unblemished and spotless lamb. 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was revealed in these last times for you. 21 Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. 22 Since you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth, so that you show sincere brotherly love for each other, from a pure heart love one another constantly, 23 because you have been born again—not of perishable seed but of imperishable—through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like a flower of the grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, 25 but the word of the Lord endures forever. And this word is the gospel that was proclaimed to you.
Historic Belief, New Outlook.
Historic Belief, New Outlook.
the foundation of both our new birth and new behavior is a new belief focused on Jesus, God’s unfailing word.
illus: read isaiah 40
gives solid doctrine…
Scripture is where we find that belief.
Results follow obedience. Fruit follows the seed planted. Peter is reminding us not to get discouraged in what we don’t yet see.
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Talk it Over (being honest & open with friends, a spouse, or your Group)
The message was about becoming realizing we have been given a new birth and new identity to live out. What is one idea from Sunday’s message that impacted you?
Read 1 Peter 1. What does this passage reveal about the Christian life?
In what ways can we demonstrate obedience to God in our lives as described by Peter?
What is the significance of the 'new birth' that Peter talks about?
How can we help each other to cultivate a new narrative about ourselves in light of Christ's teachings?
Read Isaiah 40, slowly. Peter uses this passage as a grid to understand some historic doctrines about the Father, Son, Spirit, and the Scriptures. What truths about God’s character do you see in the passage?
