In our journey through 1 Peter, the Apostle has identified who we are in the sight of God – a chosen race, royal priesthood, holy nation, a people of His possession, and a people receiving mercy. Peter then tells us the purpose from these identities – to lift up our God by proclaiming His wonderful Person and works.
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
1 Peter
As we continue to explore the Church’s identity as laid out in 1 Peter 2:9-10 we will dive deep into the mercy of God; as we are a people who have received great mercy.
Our Identity in Christ Together: A chosen race, A royal priesthood, A holy nation, A people for His own possession.
As we pick back up the continuing series on 1 Peter, Pastor Jim takes us through a review of the purpose of the epistle and how we are to view our suffering and inheritance through Christ.
1 PETER 4:12 – Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. THEME OF THE DAY. REACTING TO TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS. We are told the journey to heaven will not be traveled on a flowery bed of ease. It will include a road filled with…
1 Peter 2:6-8 – For it stands in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” and “A stone of stumbling, and a…