H-O-M-E

1 Peter 1

12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.

Election

For us

Not About us

1 Peter 1

12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.

The Gospel

what Jesus said about Himself

what Jesus did for 33 years

1 Peter 1

12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.

Holy Spirit

Seal - Indicative

Filling - Imperative

1 Peter 1

13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.
Imperative

behavior of Christ

Result of Salvation

1 Peter 1

13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.
mental choice

offensive

Matthew 16

1 Peter 1

13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.

trust

His trustworthiness

1 Peter 1

13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.

the object of our certainty

1 Peter 1

14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.

legally innocent

legally never sinned

legally fulfilled all the Law

legally a child of God

Obedience

from relating

not towards belonging

1 Peter 1

14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.

Unconditional love - Election

Conditional Relationship
Holy Spirit

Unconditional Relationship
spirits

1 Peter 1

15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do;

Character & Sovereignty

set apart FROM God

1 Peter 1

15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do;

Character & Sovereignty

set apart FOR God

Selective

Pervasive