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NASB | 1 Peter 1:2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 1:2 ¶ according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by the sanctifying work of the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace [that special sense of spiritual well-being] be yours in increasing abundance [as you walk closely with God]. [John 14:27] |
Subject: Election |
Bible Note: Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. 1 Peter 1:2 (KJV) Elect Election, Summary: In both Testaments the Hebrew and Greek words are rendered "elect," "election," "choose," "chosen." In all cases they mean, simply, "chosen," or "to choose"; and are used of both human and divine choices. (1) In the latter use election is: (a) corporate, as of the nation of Israel, or the church (Isaiah 45:4) and (b) individual (1 Peter 1:2). (2) Election is according to the foreknowledge of God (1 Peter 1:2) and wholly of grace, apart from human merit ; (Romans 9:11; 11:5,6). (3) Election proceeds from the divine volition (John 15:16). Election is, therefore: (1) The sovereign act of God in grace whereby certain are chosen from among mankind for Himself. (John 15:19.) (2) The sovereign act of God whereby certain elect persons are chosen for distinctive service for Him. (Luke 6:13; Acts 9:15; 1 Corinthians 1:27,28.) ____________________ http://bible.crosswalk.com/ Commentaries/ScofieldReferenceNotes/ |