Who We Are
January 12, 2025 / Fellowship Bible ChurchWho We Are
“Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.”
1 Peter 1:1-2
Three Defining Words of All Christ Followers:
- : Citizens of heaven who are passing through this world.
- : Citizens of heaven who are persecuted by this world.
“… to those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion…”
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Three Big Pictures That Promote Tenderness:
- The Father you.
“… according to the foreknowledge of God the Father,…”
- The Spirit in you.
“… in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ…”
- The Son for you.
“… and for sprinkling with his blood:…”
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- : Citizens of heaven who are accepted by God and not this world.
“May grace and peace be multiplied to you.”
Grace is God’s acceptance of me.
Peace is my acceptance of God’s acceptance of me.
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