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CHOSEN BEFORE THE CREATION OF THE WORLD / 1 PETER 1:20

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(KJV) 1 Peter 1:20

Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,

CHOSEN BEFORE THE CREATION OF THE WORLD / 1 PETER 1:20

God’s plan of spiritual salvation was not just an afterthought, nor did it come to God only after the first humans chose to disobey God and needed rescue and restoration in relation to God. His plan was laid out even before creation or human history began (Revelation 13:8). The word translated “chosen” carries the meaning of God’s foreknowledge (1 Peter 1:2). God knew that in creating humans with free will – the ability to choose whether or not to love, obey and worship Him – that they would inevitably choose to go their own way and defy Him. So, he had already set in order the plan to rescue people from the final consequence of their sin – spiritual death and eternal separation from God – and to restore them to a right relationship with Him. That plan was for God Himself to make a personal sacrifice to cover the extreme penalty warranted by sin. Only He could provide a perfect means of spiritual salvation, which He did through His Son, Jesus Christ. At just the right time in human history (Romans 5:6; Galatians 4:4; Hebrews 9:26), God sent Christ into the world to finalize and fulfill His perfect plan of forgiveness, new life and an eternal relationship with God through faith in Christ.

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  1. THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST / 1 PETER 1:19
  2. REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18
  3. BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16
  4. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  5. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  6. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  7. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  8. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  9. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  10. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  11. SPOKE WITH A MAN’S VOICE / 2 PETER 2:16
  12. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST / 1 PETER 1:19

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(KJV) 1 Peter 1:19

But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST / 1 PETER 1:19

God’s Word clearly conveys the fact that Christ’s sacrificial death is what secures the believer’s redemption (spiritual salvation, release from slavery to sin, restoration to a right relationship with God; Ephesians 1:7; Romans 3:25; Hebrews 9:14).

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18
  2. BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16
  3. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  4. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  5. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  6. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  7. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  8. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  9. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  10. SPOKE WITH A MAN’S VOICE / 2 PETER 2:16
  11. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18

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(KJV) 1 Peter 1:18

Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;

REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18

Essentially, “redeemed” implies being purchased, bought back or ransomed by the payment of a price. Jesus paid the highest price with His own life (1 Peter 1:19) to save us from the death penalty we deserved for sin (our own God-defying way). In this sense, being redeemed also means being liberated from the power of Satan and sin and restored to a right relationship with God through faith in Christ.

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16
  2. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  3. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  4. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  5. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  6. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  7. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  8. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  9. SPOKE WITH A MAN’S VOICE / 2 PETER 2:16
  10. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16

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(KJV) 1 Peter 1:16

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16

God is holy, and what is true of God should be true of His people. Holiness, when referring to God, relates to His absolute purity, perfection, completeness and separation from evil. When applied to God’s people, holiness carries the thought of being morally pure, spiritually whole, separated from the ungodly ways of the world and set apart for love, service and worship to God (Leviticus 11:44). The goal is to be prepared for service to God (2 Timothy 2:20-21), which is positive action (1 Peter 1:13). Holiness is not only avoiding evil; it is also pursuing godliness (Hebrews 12:14). Holiness is a goal of our calling to follow Christ (Ephesians 1:4); it means being like God and being dedicated completely to Him (living to please Him; Romans 12:1; Ephesians 1:4; Ephesians 2:10; 1 John 3:2-3). We are made holy by the sanctifying (purifying, refining, developing, setting apart) work of the Holy Spirit (1 Peter 1:2), by the power of Christ’s sacrifice that frees us from the power of sin (Romans 6), by being renewed in the image of God (Colossians 3:10) and by the gift of God’s grace which enables us to obey God and live by His Word (Galatians 5:16, 22-23, 25; Titus 3:5; 2 Peter 1:9).

Bible Study Tools I Use

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  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  2. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  3. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  4. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  5. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  6. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  7. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  8. SPOKE WITH A MAN’S VOICE / 2 PETER 2:16
  9. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13

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(KJV) 1 Peter 1:13

Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13

Notice that this extended passage on holiness (1 Peter 1:13-2:13) begins by telling believers to prepare for action. In the language of the first century, the original recipients of the letter would have gotten the image of literally gathering up their long, flowing outer garment and getting ready for physical activity. This is significant because many people consider holiness as a passive mindset, an attitude that seeks to avoid difficult things. While holiness does involve personal restraint and “self-control” in many areas of life, it also involves positive action. Being holy means to be set apart from ungodliness, but it also conveys the idea of active pursuit and freedom to fulfill God’s highest purposes for one’s life (1 Peter 1:16; Hebrews 12:14).

Bible Study Tools I Use

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  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  2. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  3. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  4. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  5. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  6. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  7. SPOKE WITH A MAN’S VOICE / 2 PETER 2:16
  8. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12

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(KJV) 1 Peter 1:12

Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.

PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12

PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit, who guided and inspired the Old Testament prophets and revealed to them the sufferings and glories that would be fulfilled in Christ (1 Peter 1:11), also inspired those who delivered the truth and teaching of Christ as we have it in the New Testament. In this way, the message of Christ and His Word originates from God, not from humans. On the day of Pentecost, the same Spirit who inspired the truth of the gospel – the “good news” and message of Christ (which Peter personally delivered to thousands on that day, Acts 2:14-36) – began to give power to all of Christ’s followers to proclaim the message (Acts 1:8; 2:4).

EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK

The Greek word translated “to look into,” which literally means “to stop and look intently” (John 20:5, 11), reflects the level of interest and earnest desire of the angels.

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  2. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  3. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  4. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  5. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  6. SPOKE WITH A MAN’S VOICE / 2 PETER 2:16
  7. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11

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(KJV) 1 Peter 1:11

Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11

Our faith is based on both the Word of God in the New Testament and God’s Word in the Old Testament. The Holy Spirit, through the Old Testament prophets, predicted Christ’s sufferings and the glories to follow (Genesis 49:10; Psalms 22; Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12; Daniel 2:44; Zechariah 9:9; Zechariah 9:10; Zechariah 13:7; Luke 24:26-27; 2 Peter 1:21). The Holy Spirit is called “the Spirit of Christ” because He spoke about Christ through the prophets, and he was sent from Christ (1 Peter 1:11; 1 Peter 1-12; John 16:7; 20:22; Acts 2:33). In fact, one of the Holy Spirit’s main roles of ministry today is to continue to reveal the truth of Christ and bring honor to Him (John 16:14).

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  2. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  3. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  4. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  5. SPOKE WITH A MAN’S VOICE / 2 PETER 2:16
  6. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8

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(KJV) 1 Peter 1:8

 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8

God considers the faith of Christians today more remarkable than the faith of those who saw and heard Jesus in person, before or after His resurrection. Believers now, although they have never seen Him, love Him and yield their lives to Him. According to Jesus, there is a special blessing for “those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29). As we live by faith, we receive a special joy as God’s gift to us (Psalms 16:11; John 16:24; Romans 15:13; Galatians 5:22).

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  2. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  3. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  4. SPOKE WITH A MAN’S VOICE / 2 PETER 2:16
  5. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7

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(KJV) 1 Peter 1:7

These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7

The theme of suffering for faith in Christ and doing good is emphasized throughout this letter (1 Peter 2:19-23; 3:14-17; 4:1-4, 12-19; 5:10). We are encouraged to rejoice in our difficulties and trials (1 Peter 1:6) because remaining faithful to Christ through tough times will purify our faith. Peter pictures a Christian’s suffering through “all kinds of trials” (1 Peter 1:6) like a fire that refines and purifies gold. But the Christian’s faith is far more precious and valuable because it results in praise, glory and honor both to the believers and to the Lord Jesus when He returns. When we go to be with Christ forever, we will find “that our present sufferings are not worth comparing to the glory that will be revealed in us” (Romans 8:18).

Bible Study Tools I Use

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  2. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  3. SPOKE WITH A MAN’S VOICE / 2 PETER 2:16
  4. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5

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who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5

This verse presents three truths concerning the spiritual safety and security of believers. This was a particularly relevant message for Peter’s original audience since many of them were experiencing strong persecution.

  1. Believers are “shielded by God’s power” against Satan’s forces of evil that seek to destroy their lives and rob them of their faith and spiritual salvation (2 Timothy 4:18; Jude 1:1, 24; Romans 8:31-39).
  2. The essential condition required for God’s protection is “faith.” His special guarding over our lives is not automatic or by chance; it comes into effect “through faith,” just as it is only “through faith” that believers are saved in the first place (Ephesians 2:8). It is our responsibility to maintain an active faith – one that completely surrenders to Christ, entrust the leadership of our lives to Him and pursues His purposes – if we expect to experience God’s continued guidance and protection (1 Peter 1:9; John 15:4, 6: Colossians 1:23; 2 Timothy 3:14-15; 4:7; Revelation 3:8; Revelation 3:10). 
  3. The highest goal of God’s protection through our faith is “salvation.” Here salvation refers not simply to one’s initial decision to accept Christ, but also to the future aspect of salvation (Romans 1:16) – the receiving of an inheritance in heaven (1 Peter 1:4) and “the salvation of your souls” (1 Peter 1:9).

Bible Study Tools I Use

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  • www. biblegateway.com
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  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  2. SPOKE WITH A MAN’S VOICE / 2 PETER 2:16
  3. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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