Sanctification for Obedience & Sprinkling

Introduction

• “The Ends Justify the Means” – Used as Excuse for Sinful Behavior
• The Lord uses Means for the Purpose of Bringing His Elect to Salvation and His Glory
• Three Phrases - Review

I. Who Wrote the Epistle (v. 1a):

1. “Peter”
2. “An Apostle of Jesus Christ” – Appointed to Speak and Write the Word of God, not Human Wisdom

II. To Whom the Epistle Written – Described Three Ways, according to Their Current Status (v. 1b-2a)

1. Political (Geographical) Status – Scattered in the Northern Part of Asia Minor
2. Social Status – “Pilgrims,” Sojourners, Strangers, or Temporary Residents
3. Spiritual Status – “Elect” (v. 1b; Romans 9:11, 5; Ephesians 1:4; Matthew 24:24; Luke 18:7)
4. Three Prepositional Phrases (v. 2a)
   • “According to the Foreknowledge of God the Father” – The Cause of the Event Referenced - Two Aspects
   • “In Sanctification of the Spirit”
   o The means of God’s Eternal Decree for His Elect
   o “Sanctification” – “Holy,” “Holiness,” or “to be Set Apart for a Special Purpose” (1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Romans 6:1-23; Hebrews 12:5-10)
   • “For Obedience and Sprinkling of the Blood of Jesus Christ” – 2 Purposes or End Results of the Sanctification Process
   o “Obedience” (Hebrews 12:11; Romans 5:3-5)
   o “Sprinkling of the Blood of Jesus Christ” (Exodus 24:5-8; Hebrews 9:19-22; 1 John 1:9)

III. Greeting or Salutation (v. 2b)
• “Grace to You,” and
• “Peace be Multiplied”

Conclusion/Application