Epistle of First Peter Chapter One...  Continued...
The Bible is not a catalog of multiple options. The Bible is God's provision for direction that is moved by eternal values. Yet, so many believers feel very uncertain. Many feel this way because they are nurtured by circumstances that leave them suspect of God's leading. The only direction God demands of us is to trust Him.

I.  The Prepared Mind - vs.13-14a

  • Is A Pure Mind - 13a   ...Be sober...
  • Is A Sure Mind - 13b  ...and hope to the end...

a. Sure of God's Grace - 13c   ...for the grace...
b. Sure To See God's Face - 13d   ...at the revelation...
c. Sure Of God's Pace - 14a   ...As obedient children...

II.  The Practicing Mind - vs.15-16

  • In Conscience - 15a   ...But as he which called you is holy...
  • In Conversation - 15b  ...holy in all manner of conversation...
  • In Conduct - 16   ...Be ye holy...

III.  The Praying Mind - vs.17,20

  • The God of Trust - 17a   ...And if ye call on the Father...
  • The God That Is Just - 17b   ...judgeth according...
  • The God That Must - 17c  ...pass the time...

a. God Reminds - 17  ...We are passing through...
b. God Reaffirms - 18  ...Forasmuch as ye know...
c. God Reassures - 19  ...But with the precious blood...
d. God Rekindles - 20  ...was foreordained... for you...

II.  The Presumed Mind - vs.21-25 - Is it possible to presume that one is saved and eternally secured? The apostle Peter has good reason to be dogmatic about the reality and reliability of salvation.

I.  By Christ The LIVING Word - vs.21-22

  • Revelation of Christ - vs.21a   ..Who by him...
  • Resurrection of Christ - 21b  ...raised him up from the dead.
  • The Righteousness Of Christ - 21c - 22

a. Our Motive To Believe God - 21c  ...that your faith.. in God.

b. Our Motive To Behave Godly - 22   ...in obeying the truth.
Note:  Obedience Requires Perspective - vs.22  ...Seeing...
Note: Obedience Requires Persuasion - vs.22...the Holy Spirit.

II.  By Christ GIVING His Word - vs.23- 25

  • For Eternal Life - vs.23  ...Being Born Again...
  • For Examining - vs.24   ...for all flesh...
  • For Exact Life - vs.25

a.  It Is Definitive - 25a   ...And this IS the word...

b.  It Is Dependable - 25b   ...which by the gospel...
c.  It Is Desirable - 25c   ...is preached unto you...

The Bible presents salvation as an obvious experience whereby, God by grace has justified all who trust in Christ (1 John 5:13).​

​​​​Epistle of First Peter Chapter One vs. 9-25   Never underestimate the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. With God's forgiveness, it is so unnecessary for believers to languish through life fighting feelings of condemnation and guilt. Almost always, a foreboding sense of judgment weighs heavy on their shoulders. 


The apostle Peter reflects on the joy of salvation. 

I.  The Emancipation Of Salvation - vs.9

  • Receiving - 9a   ...Receiving the end...
  • Believing - 9b  ... your faith...
  • Retrieving - 9c   ...even the salvation of your souls...

II.  The Examination Of Salvation - vs.10

  • Desire of God's People - 10a  ...have inquired...
  • Inspiring of God's People - 10b  ...searched diligently...
  • Admiring God's Promise - 10c ...grace that should come...

III.  The Expectation Of Salvation - vs.11

  • It Was Sought For - 11a   ... Searching what...
  • It Was Thought of - 11b  ...in them...
  • It Was Taught - 11c  ...when it testified...

a. The Manner of His Death - 11d   ...sufferings of Christ...
b. The Matter of His Deity - 11e  ...glory that should follow...

IV.  The Exclamation Of Salvation - vs.12

  • It's Been Known - 12a  ...Unto whom it was revealed...
  • It's Been Shown - 12b  ...unto us they did minister...
  • It's Being Sown - 12c  ...the Holy Ghost sent...​

Jesus Christ will never condemn those He purchased with His blood (period). It is this reality alone that Peter emphasizes as the sufficiency for holy ambition.


In fact, God says the blood bought believer has already passed from death unto life and will not come into condemnation (John 5:24). This is our only needed incentive for holy living and joyful hearts. Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift.

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