Dear Diary,
I am a born again believer. What about you? As the year began I found myself contemplating the privileges of salvation and the responsibilities that come with it as gleaned from 1Peter 1:3-2:10.
1. God's plan of salvation
First, the nature of this salvation is according to God's mercy; Second, the source of salvation is God the Father; Third, this salvation is certain. It gives a living hope especially because Jesus resurrected from the dead. This living hope is an inheritance that cannot fade away/spoil/perish and it is preserved in heaven for God's people, v.3-4. Fourth, salvation has both present and future dimension, v.5, 9. Sixth, the nature of this salvation evokes praise to God the Father, v.3. Seventh, it was the subject of OT prophesies. Note, the content of the prophesies included the suffering and the glories of the risen Messiah, v. 10-11.
2. The imperative lifestyle of salvation, v. 13-25
A. A life of hope and holiness, v. 13-16
As a born again Christian, do not conform to the evil desires of the old nature, v. 14. The goal of our calling is to be holy as the One who called us is holy, v. 15-16.
As a born again Christian, do not conform to the evil desires of the old nature, v. 14. The goal of our calling is to be holy as the One who called us is holy, v. 15-16.
B. Reverence fear before God
We are called to live in reverence fear remembering that the God who called us is both a Judge and a Father, v.17. In addition, as a born again live aware of the redemption price that Christ paid, v. 18-19
We are called to live in reverence fear remembering that the God who called us is both a Judge and a Father, v.17. In addition, as a born again live aware of the redemption price that Christ paid, v. 18-19
C. A life of love, v. 22-25,
In addition to living a life of holiness and hope and reverence fear before God, we are called to live a lifestyle of love, especially genuine/sincere love for fellow believers.
In addition to living a life of holiness and hope and reverence fear before God, we are called to live a lifestyle of love, especially genuine/sincere love for fellow believers.
3. Growth in salvation, 2:1-10
As born again Christians, we are to strip off habits that do not conform to the lifestyle of salvation and be intentional about our spiritual growth. Like new born babies, we are to crave/yearn for pure milk, the an unadulterated word of God whose nutritious value makes us to grow in salvation.
As born again Christians, we are to strip off habits that do not conform to the lifestyle of salvation and be intentional about our spiritual growth. Like new born babies, we are to crave/yearn for pure milk, the an unadulterated word of God whose nutritious value makes us to grow in salvation.
Wow! You're reading this scribble and am wondering if you have received this privilege of salvation! If not, do so asap. If you have, do you know the responsibilities that come with this privilege? Do you live a lifestyle of hope and holiness? Do you reverence God? Do you love God? Are you growing in the lifestyle of salvation?
Yours faithful scribbler,
NzakuNashipae
© Jesus loves you
NzakuNashipae
© Jesus loves you
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