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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: Outline of 1 Peter |
Bible Note: Hi Tim, Here is the outline that I developed for submission to you. A. 1Peter 1:2 We are chosen according to the foreknowledge of God B. 1Peter 1:3 Blessed be this God/Man. May the genuinesness of our faith be found to result in praise, and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. C. 1Peter 1:8 We love Him. Though we have not seen Him, and though we do not see Him now, we believe in Him and rejoice greatly because of the "sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow." D. 1Peter 1:13 This God/Man is the One who impartially judges according to each man's work here on earth. "Therefore,...fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ." E. 1Peter 1:21 and 1:3 With precious blood, as of an unblemished and spotless lamb, this One has redeemed us. And through Him we are believers in God. Our faith and hope is in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the power of God. The word of the Lord endures forever. F. 1Peter 2:4 The Spirit is a living stone that is choice and precious in the sight of God. "You also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." Verse 9, "But you are 'A chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession...'" G. 1Peter 2:10 "...for you once were not a people, but now you are the people of God; you had not received merecy, but now you have received mercy." Keep your behavior excellent so that God may be glorified. Verse 19, "For this finds favor [grace], if for the sake of conscience toward God a person bears up under sorrows when suffering unjustly." H. 1Peter 2:21 Follow in His steps. "...find favor with God. For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps..." I. 1Peter 2:24 and 4:2-5 God Himself judges righteously. "and He/Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed." When we return to the Shepherd and Guardian of our souls He will hear our prayers. Verse 10, "For, 'The one who desires life, to love and see good days, must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. He must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and His ears attend to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.'" J. 1Peter 3:15 "but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts,...having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit." K. 1Peter 3:21 An appeal to God--so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. L. 1Peter 4:6 "For the gospel has for this purpose been preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as men, they may live in the Spirit according to the will of God...so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen." M. 1Peter 4:14 "If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed.." You have suffered "according to the will of God." N. 1Peter 5:2 and 2:21 As we follow in His steps, we are to "shepherd the flock of God among you." Verse 6, "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time..." O. 1Peter 5:10 We look to the God of all grace. "Peace to you all who are in Christ." Later, Ray |