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Pilgrims of the Dispersion “ Strangers Scattered ”. Study on 1 Peter. Pilgrims of the Dispersion. Purpose of the Letter. By Silvanus, our faithful brother as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.
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Pilgrims of the Dispersion“Strangers Scattered” Study on 1 Peter
Purpose of the Letter By Silvanus, our faithful brother as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. 1 Peter 5:12 • Exhorting to Stand in the True Grace of God • Testifying of the True Grace of God
What is a Pilgrim? • The Pilgrims Definition • The Pilgrims Devotion • The Pilgrims Duty
The Pilgrims Definition (1:2) • Elected by God the Father (Selected) • Sanctified by God the Holy Spirit (Sacred) • Consecrated by God the Son (Set Apart)
The Pilgrims Devotion The Life of Jesus • His Incarnation (1 Peter 1:20) • His Sinless Life (1 Peter 1:19) • His Suffering (1 Peter 1:11) • His Resurrection (1 Peter 3:21) • His ascension (1 Peter3:22) • His Return (1 Peter 1:13, 17)
The Pilgrims Devotion The Names of Christ • A Spotless Lamb (1:19) • Chief Cornerstone (2:6) • The Precious Stone (2:8) • The Stumbling Block (2:8) • he overseer of our souls (2:25) • The Chief Shepherd (5:4)
The Pilgrims Duty • The Elect of God (1:2) • Obedient Children (1:14) • Newborn Babes (2:2) • Living Stones (2:5) • A Holy Priesthood (2:5) • A Royal Priesthood (2:5) • A Holy Nation (2:9) • A peculiar people (2:9) • The People of God (2:10) • Strangers and Pilgrims (2:11) • The Oracles of God (4:11) • Christians (4:16) • The Righteous (4:18) • The Flock of God (5:2)
Pilgrims of the Dispersion Strangers Scattered Pilgrims Character 1 Peter 1:3-2:10 Pilgrims Community 1 Peter 2:11 – 3:12 Pilgrims Cross 1 Peter 3:13 – 5:11