Reading for September 15th

Read 1 Peter 1.1-21
In verses 10-16 Good theology means good morals.
Topics from the thanksgiving are developed: inheritance and suffering leading to glory.
In verses 11-11 prophets confirm that suffering leads to future glory, a pattern applied to Jesus
(2.22; Isa 53) and his disciples.
In verses 13-14 thus they should act like obedient children, avoiding desires and pursuing purity.
In verses 15-16 called by the holy god, they too must be holy, spotless or blameless (Lev 11.44-45).
In verses 17-21 Recalling conversion.
In verse 17 although blessed, they still face God's impartial judgment.
In verses 18-21 Jesus' sacrificial death ransomed Christians; thus God works in them
the process of death leading to glory.
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