Faithful to the
End
1 & 2 Peter Living Stones
being the people of God in the world
week 3
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1-2 Peter Living Stones
being the people of God in the world
• Reviewing James: Kicking off the GE
• 1 & 2 Peter in Composition: Putting it Together • 1 & 2 Peter in Message: Theology • 1 & 2 Peter in Detail: 1 Pet 1.13-25 • 1 & 2 Peter At Zion
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Reviewing James As a “first book,” we may expect that some of the themes and theology that James introduces will not be limited to just this letter, but will in fact “set the tone” for the GE.
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Reviewing James Chpt. 1 introduces the idea of living out faith by persevering in trials, or that the path of salvation is DOING doctrine
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Reviewing James Chpt. 1 introduces the idea of living out faith by persevering in trials, or that the path of salvation is DOING doctrine The rest of the book seems to provide the trials that must be persevered through, living out faith, unto salvation
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Reviewing James Questions or comments?
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Reviewing James Questions or comments? Rob!
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1-2 Peter Living Stones
being the people of God in the world
• Reviewing James: Kicking off the GE
• 1 & 2 Peter in Composition: Putting it Together • 1 & 2 Peter in Message: Theology • 1 & 2 Peter in Detail: 1 Pet 1.13-25 • 1 & 2 Peter At Zion
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1 Peter in Composition 1 & 2 Peter both are written in a more “traditional” epistle form, with an introduction, a body, and a salutation
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1 Peter in Composition 1 & 2 Peter both are written in a more “traditional” epistle form, with an introduction, a body, and a salutation The introduction gives the writer, audience, and introduces book themes
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1 Peter in Composition 1 & 2 Peter both are written in a more “traditional” epistle form, with an introduction, a body, and a salutation The introduction gives the writer, audience, and introduces book themes The body develops the letter’s theology
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1 Peter in Composition 1 & 2 Peter both are written in a more “traditional” epistle form, with an introduction, a body, and a salutation The introduction gives the writer, audience, and introduces book themes The body develops the letter’s theology The salutation gives final greetings and closes the letter
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1 Peter in Composition The introduction: 1 Pet 1.1-2
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1 Peter in Composition The introduction: 1 Pet 1.1-2 The body seems to be in 2 parts ! 1 Pet 1.3-2.10 and 2.11-5.11
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1 Peter in Composition The introduction: 1 Pet 1.1-2 The body seems to be in 2 parts ! 1 Pet 1.3-2.10 and 2.11-5.11 The salutation: 5.12-14
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2 Peter in Composition The introduction: 2 Pet 1.1-2
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2 Peter in Composition The introduction: 2 Pet 1.1-2 The body seems to be in 3 parts ! 2 Pet 1.3-21, 2.1-22 and 3.1-13
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2 Peter in Composition The introduction: 2 Pet 1.1-2 The body seems to be in 3 parts ! 2 Pet 1.3-21, 2.1-22 and 3.1-13 The salutation: 3.14-18
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1 & 2 Peter in Composition 1 Peter & 2 Peter share a number of common similarities of vocabulary, theology, and rhetorical device. Faithful to the End lists 41! What did you see? 1. Christ’s second coming is a major focus of both letters 2.The theme of judgment surfaces in both
3.Much of the material in both is devoted to the presentation of a distinctive Christian social ethic
4.Divine “foreknowledge” in both letters establishes the basis upon which the saints can interpret the dealings of God
5.Being “without blemish,” whether denoting Christ or the saints
6.One’s manner of “conduct” is of utmost importance in both letters 7.Prophets, prophesying, and/or prophecy occur in both letters
8.Noah appears in both letters as a model of faithfulness (only 8x GNT) faithful to the end • week 3
1 & 2 Peter in Composition 1 Peter & 2 Peter share a number of common similarities of vocabulary, theology, and rhetorical device. Faithful to the End lists 41! 9.The fallen angels are depicted as imprisoned in both letters 10. The Flood is mentioned in both letters
11. Both letters use the metaphor of redemption from the slave market
12. Both letters condemn the licentiousness of surrounding, pagan culture 13. Both letters warn the readers to abstain from fleshly lusts
14. Both letters appropriate an eschatological perspective that links present living with future promise
15. Both letters conclude with an exhortation to stand fast in the grace of God
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1-2 Peter Living Stones
being the people of God in the world
• Reviewing James: Kicking off the GE
• 1 & 2 Peter in Composition: Putting it Together • 1 & 2 Peter in Message: Theology • 1 & 2 Peter in Detail: 1 Pet 1.13-25 • 1 & 2 Peter At Zion
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What does the
introduction to James
(chpt.1) tell us the book is about?
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What does the
introduction to James
(chpt.1) tell us the book is about?
perseverance through sin by faith to salvation faithful to the end • week 3
What does the
introduction to 1 Peter
(1.1-2.10) tell us the book is about?
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What does the
introduction to 1 Peter
(1.1-2.10) tell us the book is about?
perseverance through suffering to
salvation in priestly, set-apart living faithful to the end • week 3
1 & 2 Peter in Message 1 Peter’s introduction highlights God’s amazing provision of salvation through Christ
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1 & 2 Peter in Message 1 Peter’s introduction highlights God’s amazing provision of salvation through Christ It then notes the awesome obligation of salvation: to be a holy building, nation of priests, living set-apart lives in a secular, opposing world
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1 & 2 Peter in Message 1 Peter’s introduction highlights God’s amazing provision of salvation through Christ It then notes the awesome obligation of salvation: to be a holy building, nation of priests, living set-apart lives in a secular, opposing world The rest of the book seems to provide specific examples of how to do this faithful to the end • week 3
1 & 2 Peter in Message The salutation: 1 Pet 1.1-2
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1 & 2 Peter in Message The salutation: 1 Pet 1.1-2 The body: 1 Pet 1.3-5.11
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1 & 2 Peter in Message The salutation: 1 Pet 1.1-2 The body: 1 Pet 1.3-5.11 1 Pet 1.3-2.10, which discusses how the saints’ coming salvation and current conduct relate to each other
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1 & 2 Peter in Message The salutation: 1 Pet 1.1-2 The body: 1 Pet 1.3-5.11 1 Pet 1.3-2.10, which discusses how the saints’ coming salvation and current conduct relate to each other 1 Pet 2.11-5.11, which gives specific examples of how coming salvation plays out in rea life
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1 & 2 Peter in Message The salutation: 1 Pet 1.1-2 The body: 1 Pet 1.3-5.11 1 Pet 1.3-2.10, which discusses how the saints’ coming salvation and current conduct relate to each other 1 Pet 2.11-5.11, which gives specific examples of how coming salvation plays out in rea life The conclusion: 5.12-14 faithful to the end • week 3
What does the
introduction to 2 Peter
(chpt. 1) tell us the book is about?
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What does the
introduction to 2 Peter
(chpt. 1) tell us the book is about?
perseverance through false teaching by the Word to salvation faithful to the end • week 3
1 & 2 Peter in Message 2 Peter’s introduction sets up a discussion about another aspect of perseverance.
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1 & 2 Peter in Message 2 Peter’s introduction sets up a discussion about another aspect of perseverance. It addresses (1) a problem that God’s people have had before. Cf. Deut. 31, 2 Pet 1.12ff.
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1 & 2 Peter in Message 2 Peter’s introduction sets up a discussion about another aspect of perseverance. It addresses (1) a problem that God’s people have had before. Cf. Deut. 31, 2 Pet 1.12ff. It addresses (2) an obstacle to perseverance that God’s people have had before. Not sin or suffering … serpents (false teachers). faithful to the end • week 3
1 & 2 Peter in Message The salutation: 2 Pet 1.1-2
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1 & 2 Peter in Message The salutation: 2 Pet 1.1-2 The body: 2 Pet 1.3-3.13
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1 & 2 Peter in Message The salutation: 2 Pet 1.1-2 The body: 2 Pet 1.3-3.13 2 Pet 1.3-21, which discusses how the saints’ coming salvation and current conduct relate to each other and how the church is to continue when the apostles are gone
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1 & 2 Peter in Message 2 Pet 2.1-22, which warns of false teachers and their coming judgment
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1 & 2 Peter in Message 2 Pet 2.1-22, which warns of false teachers and their coming judgment 2 Pet 3.1-13, which reminds once more of coming salvation and judgment as motivation for holy living
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1 & 2 Peter in Message 2 Pet 2.1-22, which warns of false teachers and their coming judgment 2 Pet 3.1-13, which reminds once more of coming salvation and judgment as motivation for holy living The conclusion: 3.14-18
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1 & 2 Peter in Message 1 Peter: perseverance through suffering to salvation in priestly, set-apart living 2 Peter: perseverance through serpents (false teaching) by the Word to the coming salvation
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1-2 Peter Living Stones
being the people of God in the world
• Reviewing James: Kicking off the GE
• 1 & 2 Peter in Composition: Putting it Together • 1 & 2 Peter in Message: Theology • 1 & 2 Peter in Detail: 1 Pet 1.13-25 • 1 & 2 Peter At Zion
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1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 The first part of chapter one (1.1-12) sets the tone.
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1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 The first part of chapter one (1.1-12) sets the tone. It begins similarly to Ephesians: a blessing/praise for God’s work of salvation.
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1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 The first part of chapter one (1.1-12) sets the tone. It begins similarly to Ephesians: a blessing/praise for God’s work of salvation. It has some particular emphases:
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1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 It has some particular emphases:
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1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 It has some particular emphases: 1. (1.3-5) We’ve been reborn to 3 things:
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1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 It has some particular emphases: 1. (1.3-5) We’ve been reborn to 3 things: (A)a living hope
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1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 It has some particular emphases: 1. (1.3-5) We’ve been reborn to 3 things: (A)a living hope (B)an imperishable, undefiled, unfading inheritance
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1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 It has some particular emphases: 1. (1.3-5) We’ve been reborn to 3 things: (A)a living hope (B)an imperishable, undefiled, unfading inheritance (C)a salvation ready to be revealed
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1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 It has some particular emphases: 1. (1.3-5) We’ve been reborn to 3 things: (A)a living hope (B)an imperishable, undefiled, unfading inheritance (C)a salvation ready to be revealed 2. (1.6a) This (#1) is cause for joy
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1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 It has some particular emphases: 1. (1.3-5) We’ve been reborn to 3 things: (A)a living hope (B)an imperishable, undefiled, unfading inheritance (C)a salvation ready to be revealed 2. (1.6a) This (#1) is cause for joy 3. (1.6b-9) We need #2 because “now” is a time of suffering and testing that leads to #1. faithful to the end • week 3
1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 It has some particular emphases:
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1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 It has some particular emphases: 4. (1.10-12)This is a plan that’s been in place a long, long time.
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1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 It has some particular emphases: 4. (1.10-12)This is a plan that’s been in place a long, long time. 5. (1.11) This mirrors what was predicted for the Christ, who suffered first and then was glorified.
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1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 Faith, Life, and Community James is an epistle about the work of the Word of God, incarnate and written, as expressed by the faith and in the lives of God’s people; in particular, the way God’s people wisely abide within and shape by their own words and deeds the community of faith as an incarnation of the Word, His Body on earth.
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1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 Faith, Life, and Community James is an epistle about the work of the Word of God, incarnate and written, as expressed by the faith and in the lives of God’s people; in particular, the way God’s people wisely abide within and shape by their own words and deeds the community of faith as an incarnation of the Word, His Body on earth.
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1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-
minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be
conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is
written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds,
conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited
from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb
without blemish or spot. He was foreknown before the foundation
of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. faithful to the end • week 3
1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure
heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but
of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; for “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.�
And this word is the good news that was preached to you. (ESV)
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1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 This section has four parts
II. Introduction: Coming Salvation and Current Conduct, 1.3-2.10 A. Salvation to be Revealed, 1.3-12
1. A Living Hope, A Permanent Inheritance, A Ready Salvation, 1.3-5 2. Refined for a Goal, 1.6-9
3. An Anticipated End, 1.10-12
B. Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10
1. Call to Holy Conduct as Redeemed, 1.13-25
a. Ultimate Hope and Imitated Holiness, 1.13-16
b. Saintly Behavior and Sanctifying Blood, 1.17-21 c. Brotherly Love and Lasting Word, 1.22-25a d. Hope, Live, Love: This is the Gospel, 1.25 1.25b
2. Call to a Holy People as Separated, 2.1-10
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1 Peter in Detail: 1.13-25 Each part (except the summary) has one main imperative with other material that develops it. 1. Call to Holy Conduct as Redeemed, 1.13-25
a. Ultimate Hope and Imitated Holiness, 1.13-16
b. Saintly Behavior and Sanctifying Blood, 1.17-21 c. Brotherly Love and Lasting Word, 1.22-24 d. Summary: This is the Gospel, 1.25
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Ultimate Hope and Imitated Holiness, 1.13-16)
Therefore, Therefore preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set
your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of
Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.�
The reason is being reborn (1.1-12)
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Ultimate Hope and Imitated Holiness, 1.13-16)
Therefore, Therefore preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set
your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of
Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.�
The reason is being reborn (1.1-12) The main imperative here is: HOPE
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Ultimate Hope and Imitated Holiness, 1.13-16)
Therefore, Therefore preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set
your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of
Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.�
The reason is being reborn (1.1-12) The main imperative here is: HOPE 7 things modify how we are to do this
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Ultimate Hope and Imitated Holiness, 1.13-16)
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set
your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of
Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
(1) preparing [making ready to journey] (1.13a)
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Ultimate Hope and Imitated Holiness, 1.13-16)
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded sober-minded, set
your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of
Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.�
(1) preparing [making ready to journey] (1.13a) (2) disciplining [in self-control[ (1.13a)
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Ultimate Hope and Imitated Holiness, 1.13-16)
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of
Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.�
(1) preparing [making ready to journey] (1.13a) (2) disciplining [in self-control[ (1.13a) (3) wholly [without reservation] (1.13a)
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Ultimate Hope and Imitated Holiness, 1.13-16)
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of
Jesus Christ Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.�
(1) preparing [making ready to journey] (1.13a) (2) disciplining [in self-control[ (1.13a) (3) wholly [without reservation] (1.13a) (4) anticipating [the return of Christ] (1.13b)
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Ultimate Hope and Imitated Holiness, 1.13-16)
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of
Jesus Christ Christ. As obedient children, children do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.�
(1) preparing [making ready to journey] (1.13a) (2) disciplining [in self-control[ (1.13a) (3) wholly [without reservation] (1.13a) (4) anticipating [the return of Christ] (1.13b) (5) obeying [God's commands] (1.14a) faithful to the end • week 3
Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Ultimate Hope and Imitated Holiness, 1.13-16)
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set
your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of
Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.�
(6) forsaking [former sinful practices] (1.14b)
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Ultimate Hope and Imitated Holiness, 1.13-16)
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set
your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of
Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, conduct since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
(6) forsaking [former sinful practices] (1.14b) (7) sanctifying [conduct like the Savior] (1.15)
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Ultimate Hope and Imitated Holiness, 1.13-16)
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of
Jesus Christ Christ. As obedient children, children do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.�
The first 4 deal with preparation and focus of hope: preparing; disciplining; wholly; anticipating.
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Ultimate Hope and Imitated Holiness, 1.13-16)
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of
Jesus Christ Christ. As obedient children, children do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, conduct since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.�
The first 4 deal with preparation and focus of hope: preparing; disciplining; wholly; anticipating. The last 3 deal with result of hope in practical living: obeying; forsaking; sanctifying.
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Ultimate Hope and Imitated Holiness, 1.13-16)
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set
your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of
Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.�
Christian hope, here a command, is not an ethereal concept.
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Ultimate Hope and Imitated Holiness, 1.13-16)
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set
your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of
Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.�
Christian hope, here a command, is not an ethereal concept. It is grounded in preparation.
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Ultimate Hope and Imitated Holiness, 1.13-16)
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set
your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of
Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.�
Christian hope, here a command, is not an ethereal concept. It is grounded in preparation. It is total.
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Ultimate Hope and Imitated Holiness, 1.13-16)
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set
your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of
Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.�
Christian hope, here a command, is not an ethereal concept. It is grounded in preparation. It is total. It results in holy living. faithful to the end • week 3
Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Saintly Behavior and Sanctifying Blood, 1.17-21)
And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,
knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the
precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the
last times for the sake of you who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
This passage “hooks” back into 1.13-16 in a few places.
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Saintly Behavior and Sanctifying Blood, 1.17-21)
And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,
knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the
precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the
last times for the sake of you who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
The reason is family membership.
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Saintly Behavior and Sanctifying Blood, 1.17-21)
And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,
knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the
precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the
last times for the sake of you who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
The reason is family membership. The main imperative here is : CONDUCT.
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Saintly Behavior and Sanctifying Blood, 1.17-21)
And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,
knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the
precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the
last times for the sake of you who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
The reason is family membership. The main imperative here is : CONDUCT. The foundation is redemption. faithful to the end • week 3
Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Saintly Behavior and Sanctifying Blood, 1.17-21)
And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,
knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the
precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the
last times for the sake of you who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
How often do we ponder the Cross?
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Saintly Behavior and Sanctifying Blood, 1.17-21)
And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,
knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the
precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the
last times for the sake of you who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
How often do we ponder the Cross? How seriously do we take the cost?
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Brotherly Love and Lasting Word, 1.22-25a)
Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere
brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the
living and abiding word of God; for “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.”
The reason is the first two paragraphs.
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Brotherly Love and Lasting Word, 1.22-25a)
Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the
living and abiding word of God; for “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.”
The reason is the first two paragraphs. The main imperative here is : LOVE.
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Brotherly Love and Lasting Word, 1.22-25a)
Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, again not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the
living and abiding word of God; for “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.”
The reason is the first two paragraphs. The main imperative here is : LOVE. The foundation is rebirth through the imperishable Word. faithful to the end • week 3
Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Brotherly Love and Lasting Word, 1.22-25a)
Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere
brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the
living and abiding word of God; for “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.”
The quotation is from Isaiah 40.6-8. How does it, and the context from Isa. 40, relate to 1 Peter’s command to love?
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Hope, Live, Love: This is the Gospel, 1.25b)
And this word is the good news that was preached to you.
Hope looking forward to the revelation of Christ so much that you live like Him now.
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Hope, Live, Love: This is the Gospel, 1.25b)
And this word is the good news that was preached to you.
Hope looking forward to the revelation of Christ so much that you live like Him now. Live in a way that honors the sacrifice that was made for you, so people know whose child you are.
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Holy Conduct of a Holy People, 1.13-2.10 (Hope, Live, Love: This is the Gospel, 1.25b)
And this word is the good news that was preached to you.
Hope looking forward to the revelation of Christ so much that you live like Him now. Live in a way that honors the sacrifice that was made for you, so people know whose child you are. Love each other in a way that never, ever fails, so that people know what God's life-rebirthing Word is like. faithful to the end • week 3
And this word
is the good news
that was preached to you.
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1-2 Peter Living Stones
being the people of God in the world
• Reviewing James: Kicking off the GE
• 1 & 2 Peter in Composition: Putting it Together • 1 & 2 Peter in Message: Theology • 1 & 2 Peter in Detail: 1 Pet 1.13-25 • 1 & 2 Peter At Zion
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1&2 Peter At Zion How do we need to “hope” better so that our lives are holy now?
How do we need to “live” differently so as to honor the sacrifice made for us?
How can we love each other better,
permanently, as a testimony to the living and unfailing Word of God? faithful to the end • week 3
Faithful to the
End
1-3 John By This We Know
loving and obeying in deed and truth
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