Standing Firm in the Faith
Live a Holy Life
I Peter 1:13-21
1:13 I. Get Moving
“Therefore,...”
A. Prepare for Action
“...prepare your minds for action.”
cf. Exodus 12:11; Luke 12:35
Contrast 1 Peter 1:14; Ephesians 4:18
B. Pay Attention
“Be self-controlled”
C. Focus on Future Grace
“Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you...”
cf. Colossians 3:1-4; 1 John 3:3
1:14-16 II. Be Different
“As obedient children...”
1:14 A. Leave your past
“Do not conform...”
1. Evil Desires
2. In Ignorance
1:15,16 B. Imitate your Father
1. He called you
“...He who called you...”
2. He is holy
“...He...is holy”
cf. Psalm 99:3,5,9; Isaiah 6:3; Luke 5:8
3. He demands holiness
“For it is written...”
cf. Leviticus 19:2; Matthew 5:48; Ephesians 5:1
1:17-21 III. Fear God
“...live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear.”
1:17 A. Your Father is an impartial judge
“...a Father who judges each man’s work impartially...”
1:18,19 B. You were bought at a price
“...you were redeemed...”
cf. Exodus 6:6; Isaiah 52:3; Acts 8:20
1. The price was great
“...not with perishable things...but with the precious blood of Christ...”
cf. Acts 20:28; 1 Corinthians 6:19,20
2. The effect was great
“...from the empty way of life handed down to you...”
cf. Galatians 3:13-14; Titus 2:14
3. The giver is great
“...a Lamb without blemish or defect.”
cf. Exodus 12:5; Leviticus 22:17-25; Revelation 5:6
1:20,21 C. You are given unique privileges
“...for your sake.”
1. A glorious revelation
“He...was revealed in these last times...”
2. A saving mediation
“Through Him, you believe in God...”
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