“According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” 1 Peter 1:3-5 (ESV)
Our passage today is longer than most since it is one statement covering three verses. The Apostle Peter wrote this letter to all believers who had been dispersed by exile from the land of Israel.* Many of these scattered believers had converted from the Jewish religion. With an expression of praise to God, Peter wrote about the prospects ahead of them and us. God, by His grace and mercy caused us to be born again with a new hope that is alive because of Christ's resurrection. This is a promise – we have an inheritance that is indestructible, uncorrupted, and unfading being kept in heaven for us. But the promises do not end here, for by the unmatched power of God we are being guarded through faith for salvation. Our salvation, though we know it is ours now, will be fully revealed in the last time. Let's join that expression of praise and rejoice with Peter for these wonderful promises.
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* Regions under Roman control, in the area that is now Turkey – Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia.
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