1. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter …

3. Believers’ Salvation 1:1 – 2:10  Peter’s opening section of his 1st letter focuses on the blessings & responsibilities we have as God’s children  As heirs of the Father’s inheritance 1:1-25  As newborn babes 2:1-3  As living stones in His house 2:4-10

4. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter “Certain” Terms Describing Our Inheritance Ê It is “imperishable” (won’t corrupt, perish) Mt 6:19-20 Rom 1:23 1 Cor 9:25 15:52 Ë It is “undefiled” (pure, no contaminants) Heb 13:4 Jas 1:27 1 Peter 1:4-5

5. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter “Certain” Terms Describing Our Inheritance Ì It “will not fade away” (not bound by time; it will never lose its luster or beauty) Í It is “reserved in heaven” (safely kept) Mt 27:36 2 Pet 2:4, 9, 17 3:7 1 Peter 1:4-5

6. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter 1 Peter 1:4-5  God’s “heirs” are protected by His power and their faith  Salvation is the end result  Our hope in this “certain inheritance” helps us endure sufferings vv. 6-9

7. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Ê “Gird up the loins of your mind”  To “gird the loins” = get ready to work  Cp. “Roll up your sleeves & get to work”  “Gather up your thoughts”  “Set your minds…” Col 3:1-2 Our “obligations” re: the salvation God has planned for us 1 Pet 1:13

8. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Ê “Gird up the loins of your mind”  “Renew your minds…” Rom 12:2  “Deliver every thought…” 2 Cor 10:3-5  A reinforcement that N.T. Christianity is a religion for “thinking people” Our “obligations” re: the salvation God has planned for us 1 Pet 1:13

9. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Ê “Gird up the loins of your mind”  Sadly, disciples sometimes act in ways indicating they have turned their brains off  In a word…we are told to “THINK” Our “obligations” re: the salvation God has planned for us 1 Pet 1:13

10. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Ë “Be sober in spirit”  “Sobriety” not just a term referencing abstinence from alcoholic drink  “To be sensible; sane; serious” Our “obligations” re: the salvation God has planned for us 1 Pet 1:13

11. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Ë “Be sober in spirit”  It is to not be under the influence of anything that would deaden (hinder) our ability to properly discern  Consider Jesus’ actions Mk 15:23 Our “obligations” re: the salvation God has planned for us 1 Pet 1:13

12. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Ë “Be sober in spirit”  From what “wells” do we “drink?”  Literally (alcohol)  Figuratively (religious teaching, choices for entertainment, etc.) Our “obligations” re: the salvation God has planned for us 1 Pet 1:13

13. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Ë “Be sober in spirit”  It is not double-mindedness Jas 1:4-8 4:8  It is vital 1 Pet 4:7 5:8  It is a sign of spiritual maturity 1 Tim 3:2 Our “obligations” re: the salvation God has planned for us 1 Pet 1:13

14. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Ì “Rest your hope fully…”  Hope = anchor for the soul Heb 6:19  Hope must be unwavering Heb 10:23  The one who hopes must persevere to gain what he wants Heb 11:1 Rom 8:20, 24-25 Our “obligations” re: the salvation God has planned for us 1 Pet 1:13

15. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Ì “Rest your hope fully…”  What is your “hope?”  Things that won’t matter in 10…100 years?  Trivial things? (hobbies, recreation)  Important secular things? (job, education) Our “obligations” re: the salvation God has planned for us 1 Pet 1:13

16. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Ì “Rest your hope fully…”  Do you hope all the way or “partially?”  Has anything come between you & God?  Re: salvation & eternity…we’re “desperate”  In who else can we trust or “hope?” Our “obligations” re: the salvation God has planned for us 1 Pet 1:13

17. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Salvation 1:1 – 2:10  “As Obedient Children…” 1:14-25 Ê …do not be conformed to your former lusts v. 14 Rom 12:2 Eph 2:1-3 “sons of disobedience”

18. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Salvation 1:1 – 2:10  “As Obedient Children…” 1:14-25 Ê …do not be conformed to your former lusts v. 14 Rom 12:2 Eph 2:1-3 Ë …be holy like your Father vv. 15-16 1 Thess 4:7

19. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Salvation 1:1 – 2:10  “As Obedient Children…” 1:14-25 Ì …conduct your earthly sojourn in fear because of judgment & your redemption vv. 17-21 Í …love your brethren because you obeyed the truth & were born again vv. 22-25

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