be watchful. - 1 Peter 1:5. The Apostle Paul, for instance, spoke … Confirm Your Calling and Election. This clearly establishes that God's church is a body in which He has placed leaders to oversee and care for His people. 1 Peter in 1 Sentence 1 Peter 1–5. Spiritual Growth Is Not Optional 1 Peter 2:1–3, Part 1 . Christians are suffering all over the world (1 Pe 5:1), and the Christians in modern-day Turkey need to know why. Rung 5. The First Epistle of Peter, usually referred to simply as First Peter and often written 1 Peter, is a book of the New Testament.The author presents himself as Peter the Apostle.The text of the letter includes a statement that implies that it was written from "Babylon", which is possibly a reference to Rome.The letter is addressed to various churches in Asia Minor suffering religious persecution. First, Peter reminds us who we are. * Peter had been a fisherman before being called to be an apostle; but Jesus called Peter, along with his brother Andrew and his partners James and John, to become “fishers of men” – Luke 5:1-11; Matthew 4:18-22. You have probably heard someone say, “that guy doesn’t have a care in the world.” But is that true? John Piper Mar 21, 2017 557 Shares Look at the Book. The object of our living hope is described in 1 Peter 1:4 as “an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you” (CSB). In chap. 1 Peter 1:5 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 1:5, NIV: "who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time." 1 Peter 1:5 NIV 1 Peter 1:5 NLT 1 Peter 1:5 ESV 1 Peter 1:5 NASB 1 Peter 1:5 KJV 1 Peter 1:5 BibleApps.com 1 Peter 1:5 Biblia Paralela 1 Peter 1:5 Chinese Bible 1 Peter 1:5 French Bible 1 Peter 1:5 Clyx Quotations NT Letters: 1 Peter 1:5 Who by the power of God (1 Pet. 1 Peter 4:7 it appears as a preparation for prayer. We are being conformed into the image and likeness of Christ, Who has promised that He will keep us throughout our life by His mighty power. The Law pays no attention to man’s weakness, and points no finger to the source of strength. Peter identifies himself as an apostleone of those chosen by Jesus Christ to proclaim the Gospel and to provide direction to the church. 1P iP i Pet) The eschatological reality of our deliverance is demonstrated in what follows, "this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see" (1 Peter 1:5). Thus "she who is in Babylon" is the Church in Rome and Peter relays the greetings [300] of the Roman Christians. We have an inheritance that will never be touched by death, stained by evil, or faded with time; it is death-proof, sin-proof, and age-proof. Apostolic counsel is authoritativenot merely advisory. 1 Peter 1:5(KJV) Verse Thoughts The promises of God to His children are “yes' and “amen' in Christ, and God has promised that we who are saved by grace.. through faith in Him, have a glorious inheritance that is being reserved for us in heaven. In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. It was faith in Christ's finished work that saved us when we first trusted in Him as Saviour - for His shed blood paid the price for our sins, (saving us from the penalty of sin),  and His resurrected life, which is imparted to us has by His Spirit, made us a new creation in Christ, (so that we are saved from the power of sin in our lives). Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5. Can you say that your life is without any burdens, concerns, or worries? 1 Peter 4:1-5 [4:1] Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, [2] so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. "Peter is saying much the same thing as Paul in Romans 6, but in different language." In this third recommendation, it is enjoined as a protection against Satan. Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1. In fact, the carefree person is most likely covering up a host of cares by his or her carefree demeanor. 1 Peter 5:1-5. Godliness (1:6) The fifth rung is "godliness." But as we journey through our Christian life we are also being saved - we are being sanctified and kept by the power of God. The meaning of these entire first three verses is closely paralleled in thought by Romans 6:1-11. The promises of God to His children are “yes' and “amen' in Christ, and God has promised that we who are saved by grace.. through faith in Him, have a glorious inheritance that is being reserved for us in heaven. Who Shall Shepherd the Flock? The letter teaches, for example, that Christ is the Stone rejected by the builder (2:7-8; Acts 4:10-11), and that Christ is no respecter of persons (1… ν ἀποκαλυφθῆναι, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Joy Through the Fiery Test of Genuine Faith. Today we are being kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Answer: The term living stones in 1 Peter 2:5 is used as a metaphor to illustrate the secure and intimate relationship believers have with Jesus, who is described in the previous verse as the “living Stone” (1 Peter 2:4). 1 Peter 5:1-14—Read the Bible online or download free. Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 1 Peter 1:3, NLT: "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Notice all the words that suggest leading and/or following: elder(s), shepherd, flock, serving, overseers, lords, entrusted, and examples. 2 Peter Greeting. "[8] This word encompasses a lot.But I want to highlight two aspects of godliness: (1) A healthy fear of God. Proverbs 4:23. 2 God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. So, election involves: God’s redemptive plan, Christ’s sacrificial death, the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the truth, and man’s obedience to the same! 2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. Our soul is being saved and is being transformed, day by day, into the image of Christ.. and at His return we will be clothed in a new, eternal body when the trumpet sounds and the dead-in-Christ are raised incorruptible. He cares about each compartment of life and can minister to every hurt, every difficulty, and every foolish mistake we make. Mar 21, 2017. When we were born again we were saved by faith in Christ. Question: "What does it mean that Jesus and believers are living stones in 1 Peter 2:4-5?" * Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law of a fever – Matthew 8:14,15. Living for God - Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 1 Simeon 1 Peter, a servant 2 and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a a faith of equal standing with ours b by the righteousness of our c God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 d May grace and peace be multiplied to you e in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. When 1 Peter 1:1,2 is thus seen in concert with related biblical material, the doctrine of election is removed from the confusing fog of sectarian dogma. 1 Peter 1:13, where sobriety is noticed as a condition to the highest type of Christian hope. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5, 1 Peter 2:1–3. As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. John Piper Oct 17, 1993 147 Shares Look at the Book. Heavenly Father, how I praise and thank You that I am kept by the power of God, spirit, soul and body. Practice What You Preach 1 Peter 5:1. And as God's children we are called to live our life by faith in the Son of God, Who loved us and gave Himself for us. 1 Peter 1:5 Treasury of Scripture Knowing. That the Apostle Peter is the author of 1 Peter however, is certain. The basic meaning of "ransom" is rescue or deliverance from danger, here from sin (1 Peter 1:18-note) and final judgment (1 Peter 1:17-note). They need to know how to live. Jesus then gave Peter the name of Cephas – John 1:40-42. The term "elect" is the very ground of our comfort because it means (when connected to the foreknowledge of God) that God knows us personally.A lot of people would like to know that the President of the United States … Be sober; see on chap. "Godliness" is the Greek noun eusebeia, which we saw in 1:3 -- profound or "awesome respect accorded to God; devoutness, piety, godliness. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 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. 1 Peter 1:5-8 who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. Babylon is a suitable image from Old Testament history of the people of God in exile in the land of their captor, Babylon. Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1… Christians just don’t fit in, and that’s not easy for the first-century church. Now we live with great expectation," 1 Peter 1:3, CSB: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:22). But not only is this priceless, imperishable and undefiled inheritance being kept safe for us in heavenly places.. but God has further promised to protect each one of us in this life, and guard us by His almighty power, until we reach that wonderful day when we receive our heavenly heritage . Not on your life! Nov 12, 2015. Verse 2. that ye no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. Praise God that our whole spirit, soul and body is kept blameless until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:5, ESV: "who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a … 1 Peter 1:5 Context. John Piper Nov 12, 2015 1.7K Shares Sermon. Read verse in New International Version The former of these texts imposes a stringent duty, the latter promises divine help to perform it. When anxiety is permitted to dominate a life, faith submits to fear, unbelief is substituted for a trusting heart, and dependence on our heavenly Father is … Not only are we justified by faith and sanctified by faith.. but one day we will also be glorified - by grace through faith in Christ's sacrifice at Calvary. 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work We all have things we are concerned about to one degree or another. Further, the leadership is to provide examples for them to follow. Jan 17, 2017. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.a. I am writing to God’s chosen people who are living as foreigners in the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. The relation between them is that between the Law and the Gospel. Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. Thank You that Your promises to all Your children are “yes' and “amen' in Christ. Scripture: 1 Peter. Apr 24, 1994. # 1:1 Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia were Roman provinces in what is now Turkey. Our spirit has been saved - making us alive with Christ. They need to know how to deal with it. Oct 24, 1993. 1 Peter 1:1-5. Let us live our lives as unto the Lord - as we abide in Him and He in us. Even if we are not wringing our hands in worry, we all have things in our lives that we are concerned about. John Piper Jan 17, 2017 689 Shares Sermon. Thank You that I am being kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready for that wonderful day when I will see You face to face. 1 Peter 5:8. 1 Peter 4:1-11: 2017-11-14 LOVING MEANS USING MY GIFTS: 1 Peter 4:7-11: 2017-04-27 LOVING THE UNSEEN SAVIOR: 1 Peter 1:3-9: 2016-12-10 LIVING HOPE: 1 Peter 1:3-9: 2016-09-24 ANDY AND HEAVEN: 1 Peter … We were redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.. Who gave us His life.. His resurrected life.. His eternal life - and we were saved once and forever by faith. Help me to live my life in a way that honours Your holy name, in Jesus name I pray, AMEN. The material in this letters bears definite resemblance to his messages in the book of Acts. Peter writes to the "Dispora" (1:1), the Christians scattered abroad. The Law commands, the Gospel gives power to obey. Even when we prove faithless to Him, He remains faithful to the promises that He made to us, and to all who trust Christ as Saviour. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of a the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to b the foreknowledge of God the Father, c in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and d for sprinkling with his blood: May e grace and f peace be multiplied to you. 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