Adjustments (Part 6) A Journey through 1 Peter 1:17-21

H-O-M-E

1 Peter 1

12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.

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13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.

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14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.

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15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do;

Character & Sovereignty

set apart FROM God

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15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do;

Character & Sovereignty

set apart FOR God

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16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

Selective

Pervasive

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17 Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear.

Father
Set Apart FOR Him

Judge
Set Apart FROM Him

Romans 8

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Followers - Suffering
Salvation

Non-Followers - Blessings
Judgement

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17 Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear.

Reverence
Holiness (forensic)

Foreigners
Dual citizenship

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18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors,

Know
I-N-T-I-M-A-C-Y

Work - Weekend (F)
Obedience - Weekday (R)

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18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors,

Work - Weekend

Forgiveness - Righteousness

Obedience - Weekday

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19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.

blood - forgiveness

Christ - righteousness

without - The Object of the suffering

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20 He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake.

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21 Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.