A Living Hope and a Sure Salvation
1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who reside as strangers, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable, undefiled, and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Verse 1
Verse 1 talks about who this letter was written to and who were chosen- called out of this world.
1 Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: 2 Peter 1:1
Verse 2
This verse talks about people knowing God by believing in the Gospel and living a holy life.
The second part of this verse talks about being sanctifying works in the spirit which means the renewing and purify of our souls to God.
To obey God.
After obeying God in the verse, it talks about how sprinkling of blood which means to be cleansed from sin to be made holy.
In the last part of the verse is simply about grace and peace multiple to you- think good things.
29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters; Romans 8:29
Verse 3
The first part of this verse talks about blessing God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
It goes in the verse to talk about because God is merciful, He has caused us to be born again through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 2 Corinthians 1:3
Verse 4
This verse talks about the inheritance which is eternal life that cannot be taken away from us. it is secured for us in heaven.
32 And now I entrust you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. Acts 20:32
Verse 5
This verse talks about us and that we are protected by the power of God.
The part of this verse faith ready for salvation to be known at the last times (Days). Faith which heaven is secured for us.
28 and I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand. John 10:28
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