In the previous sermon, Pastor Jim covered how Peter establishes and defines in these opening verses our relationship to God as Father. Now he dives into an analysis of what Peter says about our inheritance that is based on our relationship. That inheritance is our Lord Jesus and He embodies: A living hope, an imperishable, undefiled, unfading inheritance; and a secure salvation.

Pastor Jim begins an examination of the opening benediction in 1 Peter with a description of our God as Father and His greatness. He is: Great in mercy, Great in grace, and Great in love.

1 Peter 1:1-3 – Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood:  May grace and peace be multiplied to you.  Blessed be the…

1 Peter 1:1 – To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, A. The Physical Exiles of Peter’s Letter 1 Peter 1:1, Acts 2:7-11 B. The Spiritual Exiles of Christ’s Kingdom 1. Our Identity as exiles, sojourners, strangers 1 Peter 2:11, Hebrews 11:13 a. New family status – Our relationship with God: Ephesians 2:1-3, Ephesians…

1 Peter 1:1-2 – Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,  To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood:  May grace and peace be multiplied to you. A. The Purpose…

1 Peter 1:1 – To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, A. The Purpose of 1 Peter John 15:18-20, John 16:33, Acts 14:19-22, 2 Timothy 3:12 B. The Author of 1 Peter 1 Peter 1:1, 1 Peter 5:12, 1 Peter 2:25, 1 Peter 5:2, 1 Peter 1:13 1 Peter 4:12, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew…