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To the Elect Sojourners, According to tthe Foreknowledge of God
Series 1st Peter
56
Sermon Outline:
Introduction
• Words have Meaning and Ideas have Consequences
• “Scripture Interprets Scripture”
• Review
To Whom the Epistle Written – Described Three Ways, according to Their Current Status (v. 1b-2a)
- Political (Geographical) Status – Scattered in the Northern Part of Asia Minor
- Social Status – “Pilgrims,” Sojourners, Strangers, or Temporary Residents
- Spiritual Status – “Elect” (v. 1b; Romans 9:11, 5; Ephesians 1:4; Matthew 24:24; Luke 18:7)
- Three Prepositional Phrases (v. 2a)
• “According to the Foreknowledge of God the Father” – The Cause of the Event Referenced - Two Aspects
o The Meaning of the word “Foreknowledge”
o The Dictionary Definition – Prescience is Not the Cause of What is Known
o The Arminian View – Foreknowledge of Man’s Faith the Cause of Election (Contrary to Romans 9:6-29; 11:5; Isaiah 46:9-10)
o The Biblical View - Two Uses: flowing from God’s Eternal Decree (Acts 2:23; 15:18; Romans 9:23; 11:2; 1 Peter 1:20) & the Basis for the Elect (Romans 3:9-18; Jeremiah 31:3; Deuteronomy 7:7-8; Hosea 13:5; Romans 8:29-30; Romans Chapters 9-11)
o To What is this Phrase Referring – To the Situational Status of the Elect Pilgrims
Conclusion/Application
• The Meaning of a Passage, Verse, or Phrase Must be Understood in Light of the Whole Counsel of God, lest we fall into Idolatry
• Be Reassured that in all Trial and Distresses of this Life nothing Occurs, Except by God’s Predetermined Purpose and Foreknowledge – Let This also be Your Comfort in This Life.
Sermon ID | 67151830499 |
Duration | 46:30 |
Date | Jun 7, 2015 |
Category | Sunday Service |
Bible Text | 1 Peter 1; 1 Peter 1:2; Romans 8:28-39 |
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