Epistle of Christ Ministries
Notes:
1Peter 1
Who is Peter?
Peter was an apostle 1Pe. 1:1 an apostle of Jesus Christ
He was appointed by Jesus Mat. 16:18 upon this rock I will build my church
1 Peter is a book of the Bible — in the form of a letter (epistle)
From Peter, an Apostle
To: the strangers that are scattered throughout
Peter is writing to Strangers
Strangers #G3927 an alien resident foreigner pilgrim
The strangers that Peter is referencing — are gentiles
And they are believers 1Pe. 1:2 elect
The strangers (gentiles) are scattered throughout the world
Where are the strangers (gentiles) scattered?
Pontus a region of Asia Minor (Turkey)
Galatia a region of Asia
Cappadocia a region of Asia Minor (Turkey)
Asia Asia Minor (Turkey)
Bithynia a region of Asia (northwest Turkey)
Note: The phrase (scattered throughout)
Does not necessarily mean the entire globe
Peter is writing to the people in the present day Turkey
Peter is acknowledging God — the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
Because of God’s abundant mercy
He gave us a second opportunity to spent eternity with Him
The first time — He gave us physical birth
The second time — He gave us spiritual birth (by His Son)
He gave us a lively hope
Lively #G2198 to live life
Hope #G1680 confidence faith
Lively hope is faith to live our lives — according to His word
That lively hope was manifested by —
The resurrection of Christ Jesus from the dead
What is the significance of the shed blood of Jesus?
It is an inheritance:
That inheritance is: incorruptible undefiled does not fade away
Conclusion: our inheritance is eternal life
Although we have salvation, there will be tests
Even though we will be tempted by the ways of the world
We should continue to rejoice — until the end
The end being — His return — or our death
Old Testament prophets — did not see Jesus
The were constantly looking for the day of Christ
In the Old Testament the prophets prophesied about the birth of Jesus
In the New Testament, ministers preach about the death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of Christ Jesus
The angels are envious of Christians Heb. 1:13-14
God never told an angel to:
Sit on my right hand — until He make their enemies their footstool
Instructions to the born-again gentiles
Gird up the loins of your mind (prepare yourself)
Be sober and have faith — until the end
Continue to wait for the pleasure that arrives when Jesus returns
Be obedient
Call on the Father
He judges all — according to their works
He’s no respecter of persons
The redemption of mankind was fore ordained
Before the foundation of the world
Joh. 1:1 in the beginning was the Word
And the Word was with God
And the Word was God
But it was not manifested until these last days (New Testament)
Joh. 1:14 the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us
Because our souls are purified — we are born again
We are not born-again of a corruptible seed —
We are born of an incorruptible seed
We are born-again — by the word of God
The Word (Christ) is alive — and the Word lives forever
The weakness of the flesh
All flesh is likened to grass — therefore man is also likened to grass
The flower of the grass is it’s identification (pretty and ugly)
Therefore the lifestyle (deeds) of man —
Is his identification (positively or negatively)
Just a the flower of the grass withers —
Man’s lifestyle (deeds) will also wither
Unless he endures until the end
