Elect Exiles Living in Hope

1 Peter 1.1-2
Elect Exiles Living in Hope

A. PETER

1. Knowing Jesus

2. Knowing the Old Testament

3. Knowing Paul

B. PETER'S PLAN [1 Peter 5.12]

1. Testimony: The true grace of God

2. Encouragement: Stand fast in it

C. PETER'S PURPOSE

A basic life orientation for Christians living in a strange land:

1. Think of yourselves as ELECT

a. Chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father

b. Chosen through the sanctifying work of the Spirit

c. Chosen to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood

2. Think of yourselves as EXILES

3. Think of yourselves as LIVING IN HOPE

a. Holiness

b. Doing good

c. Patience

John Olson