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CHOSEN FOREIGNERS1 Peter 1:1-2

Chosen ForeignersIntroductionPeter expounds on the roles, relationships, & persons of the

Triune God.He explains clearly the truth(s) of salvation.He emphasizes holiness for the Christian.He addresses the significance of God’s government.The Church is important to Peter.He addresses the doctrine of suffering or living in a hostile

environment.He presents the spiritual dimension of the Christian life.His letter reflects a prominence of the Holy Spirit.

Chosen Foreigners1 Peter 1:1–2 (NLT) This letter is from Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ. I am writing to God’s chosen people who are living as foreigners in the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. 2 God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. As a result, you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ. May God give you more and more grace and peace.

Chosen ForeignersAuthor – Peter• Disciple• Apostle• Called & commissioned• Common guy• Amazing experiences• Instruct, challenge, encourage, exhort, warn

Chosen ForeignersRecipients – Believers scattered in Asia Minor

Chosen ForeignersGod’s Chosen People vs.1. . . I am writing to God’s chosen people . . .

the position of being God’s people

Chosen ForeignersGod’s Chosen People vs.2

God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and His Spirit made you holy. As a result, you have obeyed Him, and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ.the process of becoming God’s people

Chosen Foreignersthe process of becoming God’s people1. God the Father knew you and chose you long ago. . .

Ephesians 1:4 (NLT) Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.

God took the initiative to choose us as His special possession to be His people.

Chosen Foreignersthe process of becoming God’s people2. His Spirit made you holy

Ephesians 1:13 (NIV) And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,

Chosen Foreignersthe process of becoming God’s people3. As a result you have obeyed Him and been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ.

Exodus 24:7–8 (NLT) Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it aloud to the people. Again they all responded, “We will do everything the LORD has commanded. We will obey.” 8 Then Moses took the blood from the basins and splattered it over the people, declaring, “Look, this blood confirms the covenant the LORD has made with you in giving you these instructions.”

Chosen ForeignersLiving as Foreigners vs.1

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Chosen ForeignersLiving as Foreigners vs.1

early Christians as foreigners1. persecution2. missionary activity

Chosen ForeignersLiving as Foreigners vs.1

all Christians as foreigners1 Peter 2:9–11 (NLT) But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. 10 “Once you had no identity as a people; now you are God’s people. Once you received no mercy; now you have received God’s mercy.” 11 Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls.

Chosen ForeignersLiving as Foreigners vs.1

all Christians as foreigners

1 Peter 3:15–16 (NLT) . . . And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. 16 But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ.

Chosen ForeignersLife Lessons

1. Our Relationship to God2. Our Relationship to this World

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Equipping people to passionatelyLive like Jesus lived,

Do what Jesus did, andAdvance His kingdom together.