The Power and Grace of the Trinity at Work

Series: 1 Peter - The Making of a Mature Disciple

The Power and Grace of the Trinity at Work

April 14, 2024 | Jon Knapp
1 Peter 1:1-2
We likely have more content on the beginning, middle and end of Peter's life as a disciple of Jesus than we do on any other apostle, which brings a richness to his themes of being chosen, identity, suffering, submission and humility. We are told this book was written to encourage and to testify to the true grace of God (1 Peter 5:12). 1 Peter was greatly needed to strengthen a church going through horrific persecution, but also serves as great encouragement to us as we become fully devoted followers of Christ.
 

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The Power and Grace of the Trinity at Work

1 Peter 1:1-2

Pastor Jon Knapp

1. The author and his readers

A.  , the author

 “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:1a)

B.  The readers, Christians in provinces of Asia minor

 “To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia” (1 Peter 1:1b)

2. The power and grace of the Trinity at work

A.  by the Father

 “who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father” (1 Peter 1:2a)

B.  through the Spirit

 “through the sanctifying work of the Spirit” (1 Peter 1:2b)

C.  to Christ

 “to be obedient to Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:2c)

D. Sprinkled with His blood (1 Peter 1:2d)

Sprinkled for cleansing (Lev. 14:1-7)

Sprinkled to be set apart for service of God (Lev. 8:30)

Sprinkled for obedience (Ex. 24)

Series Information

We likely have more content on the beginning, middle and end of Peter's life as a disciple of Jesus than we do on any other apostle.  Which brings a richness to his themes of being chosen, identity, suffering, submission and humility.  We are told this book was written to encourage and to testify to the true grace of God (1 Peter 5:12).  1 Peter was greatly needed to strengthen a church going through horrific persecution, but also serves as great encouragement to us as we become fully devoted followers of Christ.

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