1 Peter The deliverance of our lives is accomplished through the sufferings of godly believers

1 Peter 1:3-12 God's gift of new life brings us into an eternally rewarding share of Christ's suffering

"pilgrims" This speaks of our relationship to the world 1 Peter - Introduction "pilgrims" This speaks of our relationship to the world

Our unique calling, which makes us foreigners in world is: 1 Peter 1:2 Our unique calling, which makes us foreigners in world is: 1) Purposed by the Father 2) Effected by the Spirit 3) Consummated in Christ

"obedience" = of faith to the gospel 1 Peter 1:2 "obedience" = of faith to the gospel Rom. 16:26; 10:16; 1:5; 2 Thess. 1:8

1 Peter "sprinkling" 1) Moses sprinkling blood on Israelites as they enter into covenant with God - Ex. 24:5-8 2) Aaron and sons as priests - Ex. 29:19-21 3) By priest over healed lepers to symbolize cleansing - Lev. 14:1-9

1 Peter 1:3-5 - The nature of salvation New birth has set before us the hope of a glorious inheritance. The inheritance is our salvation, for which we are preserved by God's power as we live by faith.

Often associated with merit 1 Peter 1:3-5 "inheritance" Often associated with merit Mt. 5:5; 19:29; 25:34; Heb. 6:12; Rev. 21:7

1 Peter 1:3-5 "Imperishable" - materially indestructible "Undefiled" - morally untainted "Will not fade away" - used of flowers - temporally will not pass away Matt. 6:19-21

1 Peter 1:6-9 - The Joy of Salvation We exult in God despite the trials which are purifying our faith for future glory

1 Peter 1:6-9 - The Joy of Salvation "if need be" These experiences only come if they are necessary. "a little while" They are as good as gone.

1 Peter 1:6-9 - The Joy of Salvation Future praise, glory, and honor await the suffering believer. The focus is on the future, not the suffering.

Key word here and throughout = "salvation" 1 Peter 1:3-12 Key word here and throughout = "salvation"

The appeal of our salvation. A share in Messianic suffering. 1 Peter 1:10-12 The appeal of our salvation. A share in Messianic suffering.

"time" The Prophets wanted to be part of the Messianic era. 1 Peter 1:10-12 "time" The Prophets wanted to be part of the Messianic era.

Many salvations 1. Enemies 2 Sam. 22:4; Ps. 18:4; Lk. 1:71 2. Physical death, for example... Famine Gen. 45:7; 47:25 Drowning Acts 28:4 3. Trouble Ps. 34:6 4. The ruin of sin James 1:21 5. Eternal condemnation John 3:14-17

1 Peter 1:9 "salvation of the soul" The triumph of faith in present trials for which glory is received in a future day.

Salvation of the Soul Matt. 16:24-28 1. Those addressed are already believers 2. Eternal salvation cannot be lost John 6:28-40; 10:27-30; Rom. 6:38-39 3. Recompense for our works is not a salvation concept. It is a rewards concept 2 Cor. 5:10; also Mt. 5:11-12; 6:1-6; 1 Cor. 3:8-15; Heb. 11:26; Rev. 22:12

Salvation of the Soul 1. Eternal salvation is free - John 4:10; Rom. 3:24; Eph. 2:8-9; Rev. 22:17 2. Eternal salvation is unmerited - Rom. 4:1-5; Eph. 2:8-9; Tit. 3:5 3. Eternal salvations is conditioned only on believing in Christ - John 1:12; 3:14-16; 6:47; Rom. 16:30-31

A saved life (psyche) is the glory of a life lived for God. Salvation of the Soul Nowhere in the Bible does the expression "saving the life" (psyche) refer to eternal salvation. A saved life (psyche) is the glory of a life lived for God.

1 Peter The deliverance of our lives is accomplished through the sufferings of godly believers

1 Peter 1:9 "salvation of the soul" The triumph of faith in present trials for which glory is received in a future day.