[b] 23 For you have been born again,(BQ) not of perishable seed, but of imperishable,(BR) through the living and enduring word of God. PETER'S FIRST LETTER. I am writing to you, God's own people that he has chosen. Peter has been called the ignorant fisherman, but no man who had spent three years in the school of Jesus could be called ignorant, and the epistles of Peter confirm this. Go To 1 Peter Index. (Z) 7 These have come so that the proven genuineness(AA) of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire(AB)—may result in praise, glory and honor(AC) when Jesus Christ is revealed. 1 Peter. 1 Peter 1 - Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and … * Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law of a fever – Matthew 8:14,15. b II. You are living in these foreign places as strangers. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. 6 In all this you greatly rejoice,(X) though now for a little while(Y) you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 From Peter, # tn Grk “Peter.” The word “from” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to indicate the sender of the letter. I am writing to God’s chosen people who are living as foreigners in the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. Scholars agree on authorship as well as the early church leaders like Polycarp, Irenaeus, Clement of Alexandria, Tertullian and Origen who all quote from the book naming Peter … https://www.insight.org/resources/bible/the-general-epistles/first-peter (S) This inheritance is kept in heaven for you,(T) 5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power(U) until the coming of the salvation(V) that is ready to be revealed(W) in the last time. However, 1 Peter does not call for disconnecting yourself from society. New International Version (NIV). 1 Peter 1:1-2 Background Information for the Teacher Objectives: The class can describe the positive social implications of being full citizens of God’s kingdom. (BG) 20 He was chosen before the creation of the world,(BH) but was revealed in these last times(BI) for your sake. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. 1 Peter 1:3-5. The class can also explain the negative social implications of being “resident aliens.” Author – Date: The opening verse of the epistle claims it was written by Peter, who was clearly the leader among Christ’s apostles. 2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. And Peter became a leader in the first Christian church, in Jerusalem. And with the notation that it was his first inspired letter. Their troubles would test them. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of a the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to b the foreknowledge of God the Father, c in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and d for sprinkling with his blood: May e grace and f peace be multiplied to you. It was written to all believers in general. I am an apostle of Jesus Christ.. And this is the word that was preached to you. Neither does it counsel self-pity. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various … This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, 24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. 21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. 4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you. 1Pe 1:2. To God’s elect,(B) exiles(C) scattered(D) throughout the provinces of Pontus,(E) Galatia,(F) Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia,(G) 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge(H) of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit,(I) to be obedient(J) to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood:(K), Grace and peace be yours in abundance. Title: The letter has always been identified (as are most general epistles, like James, John and Jude), with the name of the author, Peter. Greeting. In the rest of this chapter Peter gives us some reasons for living holy lives. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect who are exiles of the Dispersion throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.… 22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: 23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. 21 Through him you believe in God,(BJ) who raised him from the dead(BK) and glorified him,(BL) and so your faith and hope(BM) are in God. 1 An Exposition of 1 Peter 1:3-5, under the Title: “The Hope of Heaven” 1Peter 1:3-5 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to His abundant mercy, has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the The writer refers to himself as "Peter" in 1 Peter 1:1. Peter was a disciple (student) of Jesus. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Galatians, Paperback, Comfort Print, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print, NIV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture. 1 Peter 1:3–12 is one of the most loved passages in all of Scripture. 10 Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: 11 Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. 17 Since you call on a Father(AX) who judges each person’s work(AY) impartially,(AZ) live out your time as foreigners(BA) here in reverent fear. The author is Peter who wrote it about 60 A.D. Benedictus Deus et Pater Domini nostri Jesu Christi, qui secundum multam suam misericordiam regenuit nos in spem vivare, per resurrectionem Jesu Christi ex mortuis, 17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you. Because Jesus has risen from the dead, our hope is not a wish—it is as alive as He is. * Peter had been a fisherman before being called to be an apostle; but Jesus called Peter, along with his brother Andrew and his partners James and John, to become “fishers of men” – Luke 5:1-11; Matthew 4:18-22. The book of 1stPeter is a General Epistle (Apostolic Letter). Peter, the fisherman from Galilee is the author of the book of 1 Peter. Scholars agree on authorship as well as the early church leaders like Polycarp, Irenaeus, Clement of Alexandria, Tertullian and Origen who all quote from the book naming Peter … The key personalities are the Apostle Peter, Silas, and Mark. Our inheritance … 1Pe 1:1 - Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the choice sojourners of the dispersion of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, Tools. Verse 1. You are now living in many different places, in the regions called Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia. The author of the letter is Peter. 3. an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those temporarily residing # tn Or “to those living as resident aliens,” “to the exiles.” This term is used metaphorically of Christians who live in this world as foreigners, since their homeland is heaven. 3. 22 Now that you have purified(BN) yourselves by obeying(BO) the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply,(BP) from the heart. 2 God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. 5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,. 1 Peter is a letter in the Bible's New Testament. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. May grace and peace be multiplied to you. Jesus then gave Peter the name of Cephas – John 1:40-42. (AD) 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him(AE) and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.(AF). 6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: 8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: 9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. The author presents himself as Peter the Apostle. 13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober,(AO) set your hope(AP) on the grace to be brought to you(AQ) when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith … 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: 15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. A great change is seen in the life of Peter from these epistles. The Gift and Call of God in Baptism 12 Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into. (L), 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! 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That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried … 1 Peter 1:4-5. 1 This letter is from Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ. The letter is addressed to various churches in Asia Minor suffering religious persecution. 1Pe 1:2 - according to a foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, to obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied! Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.a Peter begins his letter by calling Christians “aliens,” or residential foreigners to the Roman Empire (1 Pe 1:1, 17). Peter, the fisherman from Galilee is the author of the book of 1 Peter. If believers do evil, God will visit them with corrections. (M) In his great mercy(N) he has given us new birth(O) into a living hope(P) through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,(Q) 4 and into an inheritance(R) that can never perish, spoil or fade. He had been impetuous, but now he is patient. "To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you," … 1 Peter 1:15-16 . In the previous verses, Peter made an appeal for Christians to live holy lives. 1 Peter recognizes the difficulties that Christians encounter when living in a society that opposes their values. 1 Peter 1 is the first chapter of the First Epistle of Peter in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.The author identifies himself as "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ", and the epistle is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle, but there are hypotheses that it is a work of Peter's followers in Rome between the years 70 and 100. The First Epistle of Peter, usually referred to simply as First Peter and often written 1 Peter, is a book of the New Testament. 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