Tag Archives: 1 Peter 1

Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 1:22–25 (LSB) I. The Condition of the Believer: Purified Souls (v. 22a) — “Since you have purified your souls in obedience to the truth…” Observations Purification is connected to obedience to the gospel. “Purified” is a … Continue reading →

Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 1:20–21 (LSB) “He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but appeared in these last times for the sake of you, who through Him are believers in God, who raised Him from the dead and … Continue reading →

Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 1:18–19 (LSB) “Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things like silver or gold from your futile conduct inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood … Continue reading →

Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 1:17 (LSB) “And if you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your sojourn.” I. The Privilege of Addressing God as Father … Continue reading →

Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 1:15–16 (LSB) “But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your conduct; because it is written, ‘YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY.’” **I. The Contrast: “But…” (v. 15a) … Continue reading →

Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 1:14 (LSB) “As obedient children, not being conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance.” I. The Identity of Believers: “As obedient children” Observations Peter grounds the command in identity: believers are children … Continue reading →

Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 1:13 (LSB) “Therefore, having girded your minds for action, being sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” I. The Turning Point: “Therefore…” … Continue reading →

Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 1:12 I. The Prophets Served Future Generations (v. 12a) — “It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you” Observations The prophets learned that their messages were ultimately for later believers. Their … Continue reading →

Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 1:10–11 I. The Prophets’ Deep Interest in Salvation (v. 10a) — “Concerning this salvation, the prophets… searched and inquired carefully” Observations Old Testament prophets were intensely interested in the salvation now revealed in Christ. Their study … Continue reading →

Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 1:8–9 I. Loving the Unseen Christ (v. 8a) — “Though you have not seen Him, you love Him” Observations Peter acknowledges that his readers never saw Jesus physically. Their love for Christ is real, active, and … Continue reading →