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

2. 1 Peter
1:3-12
God's gift of new life brings us into an eternally rewarding share of Christ's suffering

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

4. 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

5. "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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 1 Peter 1:6-9 - The Joy of Salvation
We exult in God despite the trials which are purifying our faith for future glory

11. 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.

12. 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.

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

14. 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.

15. "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.

16. 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

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.

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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.

21. 1 Peter
The deliverance of our lives is accomplished through the sufferings of godly believers

22. 1 Peter 1:9
"salvation of the soul"
The triumph of faith in present trials for which glory is received in a future day.