The Sojourner’s Bible 1 Peter 1:22-2:3.

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The Sojourner’s Bible 1 Peter 1:22-2:3

The Sojourner’s Bible TO the Sojourner, the Bible Is: “The Word” of God (1:23, 25; 2:2, 8) – The propositional and enduring revelation of the mind of God (cf. 1 Cor. 2:11-14) “The Truth” of God (1:22) – The absolute, unchangeable, unchanging standard of God for mankind (cf. Psa. 117:2; John 8:32; 17:17) “The Seed” of God (1:23) – The imperishable, living, abundant source of divine regeneration (cf. Luke 8:11; Matt. 13:3-9) “The Gospel” of God (1:25) – The good news of the love of God in Jesus Christ (cf. 1 Cor. 15:1-4; Rom. 1:16) “The Milk” of God (2:2) – The pure and basic building blocks of life required for proper maturing and development (cf. 1 Cor. 3:2; Heb. 5:12-13)

The Sojourner’s Bible OF the Sojourner, the Bible Calls: To “Know” the Word (Matt. 13:23; Acts 17:11; Rom. 10:17; 2 Tim. 2:15; Heb. 5:13) To “Obey” the Truth (John 3:21; Rom. 2:8; Gal. 3:1; 5:7; 1 John 1:6; 3 John 3) To “Implant” the Seed (Jas. 1:21; 1 Cor. 3:6; Psa. 1:2-3; 40:8; Heb. 10:16) To “Preach” the Gospel (Mark 16:15; Acts 14:7; 16:10; Rom. 1:15; 10:15; 1 Cor. 1:17; 9:16; 15:1) To “Desire” the Milk (Psa. 40:8; 112:1; 119:16, 20, 24, 35, 40, 47, 48, 70, 77, 92, 97, 113, 119, 127, 131, 140, 143, 159, 163, 165, 167, 174)

The Sojourner’s Bible TO the Sojourner, OF the Sojourner, FOR the Sojourner, the Bible Is: the Bible Calls: the Bible: “The Word” To “Know” the Word “Sustains” Me (2 Tim. 3:16 - 17; 2 Pet. 1:3; Psa. 1) “The Truth” To “Obey” the Truth “Purifies” My Soul (1:22; John 17:17; John 15:3) “The Seed” To “Implant” the Seed “Renews” Me (1:23; Col. 3:10; 2 Cor. 5:17; 4:16) “The Gospel” To “Preach” the Gospel “Motivates” Me (Phil. 1:27; 2 Tim. 1:10) “The Milk” To “Desire” the Milk “Grows” My Faith (2:2; Rom. 10:17; 2 Pet. 3:18)

The Sojourner’s Bible The Sojourner’s Ready Reaction to the Bible Love the brethren fervently with a pure heart (1:22) Lay aside (2:1): All malice All deceit All hypocrisies (insincerities) All envies (discontentments) All evil speakings (backbitings)

The Bible’s Plan of Salvation Believe Jesus is God’s Son – Mark 16:16 Repent of your sins and turn to God – Acts 2:38 Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10 Be immersed into Christ – Galatians 3:27 God will wash away all of your sins – Acts 22:16 God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Walk faithfully with the Lord – 1 John 1:7