Series: Passing Through: A Study in 1 Peter
Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2
Theme: Why election matters to an exile.
One: To an exile, election means...I am loved by my Heavenly Father. "according to the foreknowledge of God the Father"
Two: To an exile, election means...I am set apart for God's purpose. "in the sanctification of the Spirit"
Three: To an exile, election means...I am righteous by faith in Jesus Christ. "for obedience to Jesus Christ"
Four: To an exile, election means...I am secure in God's promise of salvation. "for sprinkling with his blood"
Theme of 1 Peter
We must live as followers of Jesus Christ in the face of hostility...steadied by grace.