THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF YOUR SALVATION

1ST PETER 2:1-3

Therefore, laying aside….Discard malice, guile, hypocrisy, envy, evil speakingGrowth in love will assure growth in other areas

Grow in love for GodGrow in love for brethrenGrow in love for fellow men

Through “pure milk of the word” we learn how to grow

1ST PETER 2:4-5

Coming unto Him, as unto a living stoneWilling to suffer rejection by menMat 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

1ST PETER 2:4-5

We, too, can be “living” and precious tools of God

Php 1:21-22 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.

Col 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

1ST PETER 2:4-5

Dead and Alive in Christ Christ Christians

Rejected the world of sin We reject the….Rejected by the world of sin We are rejected by….Died to the world of sin We die to the world….Raised to live with God We are raised….Chosed (accepted) by God We are chosen….

1ST PETER 2:4-5

The temple, priests, and sacrifices under the Law were separate

Each Christian is a:

“living stone” in the church“royal priest” qualified to serve God“living sacrifice” offered to honor Father and Son

Status and responsibilities are wonderful

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1ST PETER 2:6-8

Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture

Prophesied many years prior to coming

Isa 28:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

Psa 118:22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.

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1ST PETER 2:9-10

But you are a chosen generation….

Chosen generationRoyal priesthoodHoly nationSpecial peopleProclaimers of His praisePeople of GodCalled from darkness to lightObtainers of mercy

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