Nov 10/11: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Background and 1 Peter 1:1-2

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Video: 1 Peter Background


Video: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Outline

I. LETTER OPENING (1:1-12)
A. Greeting (1:1-2)
1. Author: Peter (1:1a)
2. Recipients (1:1b-2a)
a. Their earthly identity: exiles (1:1b)
b. Their spiritual identity: elect (1:1b-2a)
i. The origin of their election: According to the foreknowledge of God
ii. The means of their election: By the sanctification of the Spirit
iii. The goal of their election:
(1) Obedience to Jesus
(2) Cleansing by Jesus's blood
3. Benediction (1:2b)

Discussion Questions



1 Peter