Chosen for the Good Life 1 Peter 1:1-2

What is “the good life”? The imitation of Jesus Christ

Foundation of the Good Life “Chosen / Elect” – the nation of Israel – Levitical priests – Jeremiah, the prophet – Cyrus, the king – Jesus Christ – those chosen by God for salvation

Foundation of the Good Life “Chosen / Elect” Why must God elect? 1 Corinthians 1:23 But we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness

Foundation of the Good Life “Chosen / Elect” Why must God elect? Romans 1:20–23 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible man...

Foundation of the Good Life “Chosen / Elect” 1.Based on the Father’s foreknowledge Psalm 139:16 Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; and in Your book were all written the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there was not one of them.

Foundation of the Good Life “Chosen / Elect” 1.Based on the Father’s foreknowledge Ephesians 1:4–6 …He chose us in [Christ] before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.

Foundation of the Good Life “Chosen / Elect” 1.Based on the Father’s foreknowledge – Why did He choose me rather than my neighbor? – Isn’t election unfair? – Why start the letter with something so controversial!?

Foundation of the Good Life “Chosen / Elect” 1.Based on the Father’s foreknowledge 2.By the Spirit’s sanctifying work – “sanctify” – to set apart

Foundation of the Good Life “Chosen / Elect” 1.Based on the Father’s foreknowledge 2.By the Spirit’s sanctifying work 3.To believe & be saved by the Son – Covenant language – New Covenant: forgiveness, gift of the Holy Spirit

Foundation of the Good Life “Chosen / Elect” 1.Based on the Father’s foreknowledge 2.By the Spirit’s sanctifying work 3.To believe & be saved by the Son Romans 1:5 through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for His name’s sake,

Foundation of the Good Life “Chosen / Elect” 1.Based on the Father’s foreknowledge 2.By the Spirit’s sanctifying work 3.To believe & be saved by the Son 1 Peter 1:1 (ESV) Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia

Foundation of the Good Life “Chosen / Elect” 1.Based on the Father’s foreknowledge 2.By the Spirit’s sanctifying work 3.To believe & be saved by the Son 4.Making us exiles in this world – “exile” – foreigner, resident alien – “dispersion” – those scattered throughout foreign nations

Foundation of the Good Life “Chosen / Elect” 1.Based on the Father’s foreknowledge 2.By the Spirit’s sanctifying work 3.To believe & be saved by the Son 4.Making us exiles in this world – This world is not our home – We will face opposition

Applications for “elect exiles” 1.Make sure you’re one of the elect – I believe: don’t worry, you’re elect! – I don’t believe: there’s still hope! 2.Band together with other exiles Sign up for a small group today