Encouragement for Resident Aliens
1 Peter 1:1-2
Today we start a series on the First Letter of Peter. Written in the mid 60’s AD, Peter addresses Christians who were displaced and being persecuted for their faith. While we don’t face such a strong opposition, our culture is changing and Christian values and morals are no longer the norm and not always welcome. In any era or any place, while on earth we are exiles or resident aliens. We are sojourners on our way to our true home. This letter speaks to us.
Listening to Peter
An apostle
Identify with his character
Living as Resident Aliens
Dispersed
Foreign values, morals and faith
Purposeful with hope and joy
Directed toward our true home
Receiving the Work of God
Election according to the foreknowledge of God the Father
In the sanctification of the Spirit
For sprinkling with the blood of Jesus Christ
Grace and peace multiplied to us
Responding to the Call of God
Obedience (of faith) to Jesus Christ
