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A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Chosen for Obedience
I Peter 1:1-9
Main Point:
God has called and chosen us to be His sanctified people, to obey Jesus Christ so that we represent God to others.

1. The Apostle Peter. (v.1) Peter an Apostle of JX = ‘One called and given a mission.’ Matthew 10:1-4; Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-16. Jesus gives them a mission, and He also gave them authority, in those passages, and in Matthew 18:19.

Writing to God’s ‘elect.’ (Greek.‘Elektos’) What does this mean? = God’s ‘chosen ones’ – come back to that more in v.2.

a. God’s calling/drawing (v.1 to God’s chosen) – this happens before we come to Christ – John 6:44 & 65

b. Justification (past) = ‘declared righteous’ – happens at the moment I am saved. Romans 5:1

c. Sanctification (present) I am being saved from the power or influence of sin. Being made holy or conformed to the image of Jesus, for God’s use.

d. Glorification (future)– I will be glorified – I will be saved from even the presence of sin. I John 3:2

2. ‘Strangers’ in the world. (v.1) What does this mean?
(Greek. parepidamois = resident foreigners/aliens)

*Philippians 3:20 “Our citizenship is in Heaven…”
3. Chosen by God (v.1 & 2) How is it that they are God’s elect – Grk. ‘Elektos’ = chosen ones? They and we were chosen (Grk – prognosin) according to the foreknowledge of God the Father. Foreknowledge = Grk ‘Prognosis’ = ‘before knowledge, before arrangement’ God chose us according to His foreknowledge of our response of faith to Jesus Christ.

4. Sanctified by the Holy Spirit (v.2) – (Greek hagiosmos – set apart, made holy) So, we have been called, chosen and ‘made holy’ and ‘set apart’ for God’s holy use. And we are to sanctify ourselves…
Jesus said in John 16:8 “For when He (Holy Spirit) comes, He will convict the world about sin, righteousness and judgment…”

Hebrews 10:14 “For by one sacrifice He has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.”

5. For obedience to Jesus Christ (v.2) We have been saved to serve, called to obedience of JX. He details what that looks like in vv 13 ff. -And sprinkled with His blood speaks of Christ’s atonement, the ongoing covering and cleansing of our sin.

So, in our walk of obedience we have ongoing cleansing, and covering for our sins – we live in His grace and His forgiveness!
And this is what communion symbolizes!

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.” Growth through Persecution!
Acts 8:1-8
Main Point:
God wants His plan of evangelizing accomplished and will use even persecution to us out of our comfort zone!

1. Called & – Jesus had commissioned them, ‘Make Disciples’ > Matt 28:19

Are you a disciple / follower of Jesus Christ? Are we fully devoted disciples of Jesus Christ?

God was not done with the Samaritans yet! (John 4 Woman)

*Who has He been speaking to you about sharing Jesus with?
*Who’s your one?

We should be able to Share the gospel / give a reasonable defense of our Faith in Jesus Christ. I Peter 3:15

2. Called to ___________ – We have to be careful that we don’t have an incomplete or incorrect theology. Suffering and persecution is a part of the gospel. John 15:18-21; Acts 9:15-16; II Timothy 3:12

3. Called to _____________________________!
verses 4-5 Philip was a deacon (served tables) but went and preached & proclaimed Jesus Christ! God confirmed with wondrous signs & miracles! > There was great Joy!

II Corinthians 5:20

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” God’s Chosen People
I Peter 2:4-10
Main Point: We have been called out of darkness to be ________________ that we may live and declare His praises!

Exodus 19:3-6 –– this was always God’s plan…

1. God has called us out of into His wonderful light.

v.4 ‘As you come to Him, the living stone…’ We must come to Him in faith! Romans 10:9-10 *Have you come to Christ?

John 8:12

2. God has called us to be His –
a. We are called to be His – we belong to Him! Love Him __
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b. Chosen people – chosen for what? to be in relationship with Him and to represent Him – a holy people, set apart to Him for His purposes! II Corinthians 5:20

c. Royal priesthood – we represent God to a watching world, we share Him, the gospel, with everyone – declare His praises!

Ephesians 5:8

*Have you received His mercy? Has He chosen you and made you one of His? Then live it, declare it!

Isaiah 43:21 ‘…the people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise!’

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”