Introduction to 1 Peter: Our Identity

SERIES: GODLY LIVING IN A FOREIGN WORLD
MESSAGE: Introduction to 1 Peter: Our Identity
TEXT: 1 Peter 1:1–2 
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The author. (V. 1)

2. The recipients. (V. 1)

3. The theme and occasion.
- 1 Peter 4:1–2; 5:12–13

4. Our identity.
A. Who you are in this world. (V. 1)
B. Who you are in Christ. (V. 1–2)

1. You are elected by the Father.
-1 Thes. 1:4; Eph. 1:3–6

2. You are sanctified by the Spirit.
-1 Peter 1:2–3

3. You are saved for obedience.
-1 Peter 1:2

4. You are sprinkled clean by Jesus.
-1 Peter 1:2, 18, 19

Take-Aways
- What should be our attitude about this world?
- How secure are you in Christ?
- When I suffer in this life, where do I find strength and comfort?
- Am I living an obedient life to Jesus Christ?