Born for Glory 1 Peter 1:1-13. Background Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as...

Born for GloryBorn for Glory

1 Peter 1:1-131 Peter 1:1-13

BackgroundBackgroundPeter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia…1 Peter 1:1

Paul’sChurches!

…they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and

saying, "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God." Acts 14:21-22 (NASB95)

About 10 Years Later…

Brutal Persecution:

• Property Seized

• Martyrdom

• Peter & Paul killed soon…

Why Bother?Why Bother?

1.1. God has God has Chosen YOUChosen YOU..An exalted position of honor.An exalted position of honor.

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“…“…who are who are chosenchosen according to the according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, that you sanctifying work of the Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in fullest measure.”yours in fullest measure.”

But you are a chosen race, a royal But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, so that you may proclaim own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; out of darkness into His marvelous light;

– 1 Peter 2:9– 1 Peter 2:9

"For many are called, but few are chosen." "For many are called, but few are chosen." – Matthew 22:14 – Matthew 22:14



Based on God’s foreknowledge.Based on God’s foreknowledge.

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“…“…who are chosen who are chosen according to the according to the foreknowledgeforeknowledge of God the Father, by the of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, that you sanctifying work of the Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in fullest measure.”yours in fullest measure.”

"For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro "For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His…” those whose heart is completely His…”

2 Chronicles 16:92 Chronicles 16:9




God was God was preparedprepared for you. for you.

“…“…who are chosen who are chosen according to the according to the foreknowledgeforeknowledge of God the Father, by the of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, that you sanctifying work of the Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in fullest measure.”yours in fullest measure.”

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. beforehand so that we would walk in them.

– – Ephesians 2:10 Ephesians 2:10





He was looking forward to you…He was looking forward to you…

To the Creator God you are significant; your potential To the Creator God you are significant; your potential is boundless. "For we are God’s masterpiece," His is boundless. "For we are God’s masterpiece," His word says. He not only knows us, but even more, word says. He not only knows us, but even more, “Long ago, even before He made the world, God “Long ago, even before He made the world, God loved us."loved us."






He has been calling you…He has been calling you…

"Come...inherit the kingdom prepared for you from "Come...inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.“ the foundation of the world.“ – Matt.25:34 – Matt.25:34






He has been calling you…He has been calling you…

But you can reject His calling…But you can reject His calling…

““O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God’s messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your children God’s messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you wouldn’t let me. – wouldn’t let me. – Matthew 23:37 Matthew 23:37


1.1. God has God has Chosen YOUChosen YOU..

2.2. " Set You Apart for a Purpose." Set You Apart for a Purpose.The workThe work of the Holy Spirit in your life. of the Holy Spirit in your life.

“…“…who are chosen according to the who are chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, foreknowledge of God the Father, by the by the sanctifying work of the Spiritsanctifying work of the Spirit, that you , that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in fullest measure.”yours in fullest measure.”

For this is the will of God, your sanctification; For this is the will of God, your sanctification; ……1 Thessalonians 4:31 Thessalonians 4:3


1.1. God has God has Chosen YOUChosen YOU..

2.2. " Set You Apart for a Purpose." Set You Apart for a Purpose.The workThe work of the Holy Spirit in your life. of the Holy Spirit in your life.

Through the Sprinkling of Blood…Through the Sprinkling of Blood…

“…“…who are chosen according to the who are chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, that you sanctifying work of the Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled be sprinkled with His bloodwith His blood: May grace and peace be : May grace and peace be yours in fullest measure.”yours in fullest measure.”


1.1. God has God has Chosen Chosen YOUYOU..

2.2. " Set You Apart for a Purpose." Set You Apart for a Purpose.

3.3. " Gave You a Fresh Start in Life." Gave You a Fresh Start in Life.Not a PhilosophyNot a Philosophy:: through the through the resurrectedresurrected and and livingliving Jesus Christ Jesus Christ

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born againhas caused us to be born again to a living hope to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the deadthe dead 1 Peter 1:31 Peter 1:3




3.3. " Gave You a Fresh Start in Life." Gave You a Fresh Start in Life.

4.4. " Stockpiled a Future for You!" Stockpiled a Future for You!

to to obtain an inheritanceobtain an inheritance which is imperishable and which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, heaven for you, 1 Peter 1:4 1 Peter 1:4 ““Well done, my good and faithful servant. You Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’ Let’s celebrate together!’ Matthew 25:21 Matthew 25:21





4.4. " Stockpiled a Future for You!" Stockpiled a Future for You!Locked, Secured and Guaranteed!Locked, Secured and Guaranteed!

to to obtain an inheritanceobtain an inheritance which is which is imperishableimperishable and and undefiled and undefiled and will not fade awaywill not fade away, , reservedreserved in in heaven for you, who are heaven for you, who are protectedprotected by the by the power of power of GodGod through faith for a salvation ready to be through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.revealed in the last time. 1 Peter 1:4-51 Peter 1:4-5





4.4. " Stockpiled a Future for You!" Stockpiled a Future for You!Locked, Secured and Guaranteed!Locked, Secured and Guaranteed!

By By faithfaith, not good works!, not good works!

……protected by the power of God protected by the power of God through faiththrough faith for a for a salvationsalvation ready to be revealed in the last time. ready to be revealed in the last time.

1 Peter 1:4-51 Peter 1:4-5


1.1. You Can Rejoice!You Can Rejoice!Your “Big Bad Trials” are so triteYour “Big Bad Trials” are so trite(by comparison)!(by comparison)!

In this In this you greatly rejoiceyou greatly rejoice, even though now for a , even though now for a little whilelittle while, if necessary, you have been distressed , if necessary, you have been distressed by by various trialsvarious trials……1 Peter 1:61 Peter 1:6

1.1. You Can Rejoice!You Can Rejoice!

2.2. Re-think Your Wealth!Re-think Your Wealth!It’s all tied to the It’s all tied to the proofproof of your faith: of your faith: its strength / purity.its strength / purity.

……you have been distressed by various trials, so that you have been distressed by various trials, so that the the proof of your faith, being more precious than proof of your faith, being more precious than goldgold which is perishable, even though which is perishable, even though tested by firetested by fire, , may be found to result in praise and glory and honor may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 1 Peter 1:6-71 Peter 1:6-7



2.2. Re-think Your Wealth!Re-think Your Wealth!It’s all tied to the It’s all tied to the proofproof of your faith: of your faith: its strength / purity.its strength / purity.

Your faith is what God values most! Your faith is what God values most!

[your faith]…may be found to result in praise and [your faith]…may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

1 Peter 1:6-71 Peter 1:6-7



2.2. Re-think Your Wealth!Re-think Your Wealth!

3.3. Invest in Your Faith!Invest in Your Faith!Building Your Relationship with Christ.Building Your Relationship with Christ.

and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls. the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-91 Peter 1:8-9




3.3. Invest in Your Faith!Invest in Your Faith!Building your relationship with Christ.Building your relationship with Christ.

DoDo rejoice! rejoice!

you you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of gloryglory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the , obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls. salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-91 Peter 1:8-9




3.3. Invest in Your Faith!Invest in Your Faith!

4.4. Take Your Seat of Honor!Take Your Seat of Honor!– Such a great seat in history!Such a great seat in history!

As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that grace that would comewould come to you made careful searches and to you made careful searches and inquiries, seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of inquiries, seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. 1 Peter 1:10-111 Peter 1:10-11

It was revealed to them that they were not serving It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven…gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven…

1 Peter 1:121 Peter 1:12




3.3. Invest in Your Faith!Invest in Your Faith!

4.4. Take Your Seat of Honor!Take Your Seat of Honor!– Such a great seat in history!Such a great seat in history!

– Such a great seat in the Universe!Such a great seat in the Universe!

——things into which angels long to look!things into which angels long to look! 1 Peter 1:121 Peter 1:12


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