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NASB | 1 Peter 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, ¶ To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 1:1 Peter, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ, To those [elect--both Jewish and Gentile believers] who live as exiles, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia [Minor], and Bithynia, who are chosen [Heb 13:14] |
Subject: Aliens in the World, but Chosen by God |
Bible Note: Hi Tim, Tim, you write, "1 Peter tells us how to live the Christian life in a hostile world." I would like to look at this thought in the sense of this life that we as aliens, strangers, and the elect lead. In other words, this godly life, this christian life. 1 Peter 4:14 says, "...but if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not feel ashamed, but in that name let him glorify God." I believe that we are to suffer in the name of christian for the glory of God. I am not saying that that Christian should not be capitalized but I am saying that we are saints not Saints, we are adoptive sons not Sons. The last chapter tells more of his audience also. We see the words elders, fellow elders, witnesses, partakers, humble examples of the flock of (God). We are blessed because we know the Triune God as we see in 1Peter 4:14. "If you are reviled for [literally, in] the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you." You have made a good introduction and the fact that "it doesn't matter what...God has chosen you" was very powerful to me. Thanks. |