1 Peter 1:1-7
Peter wrote the first of his two epistles to encourage people who were undergoing persecution. And the disciple decided to begin the letter by reminding Christians who they are in the Lord. Believers are ...
Chosen in Christ. The good news of Jesus Christ is offered to all humanity (John 3:16; Rom. 1:20). Salvation is for everyone who receives the Savior through an act of free will. The bottom line is that God wants fellowship with you (2 Pet. 3:9).
Blessed to receive mercy. We are saved through the mercy of Christ alone (Titus 3:5). God loved us so much that He made a way for us to be in relationship with Him forever.
Protected. Psalm 34:7 says, “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him.” We are so well guarded that the only way our life can be touched by hardship is if God permits it. Sometimes the Father allows His children to walk through dark valleys, but ever the protective shepherd, He remains by their side (Ps. 23:4).
The message of Peter’s letter is simple: When you go through trying times, don’t be afraid. Focus on who you are in Christ. You have reason to be bold, because you are a chosen, beloved, and well-protected child of God.
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