FT 1 Peter 1:1&2

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1Pe 1:1-2 

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,  (2)  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.

How and Why!

According to and In!

For and For!

“Foreknowledge” = prognosis > how it’s gonna go, what’s gonna happen –

Not a “best guess,” or a “I knew that!” but a determination based upon the truths known.

And who knows those truths better than God.

It is used to denote the foreordained fellowship of God with the objects of His saving power.

And can God know something He does not bring about?

Can a quark be or do without His will?

“For obedience,” = submission – putting one’s self under the authority of –

Useless without the means – the Spirit

“sanctification” duhhhhhh

Actually:  “by the sanctifying work of the Spirit”, or, “set apart by the Spirit.”

Sanctification – both the case and the effect  - (it’s a noun here)

1) consecration, purification

2) the effect of consecration

2a) sanctification of heart and life

Who, what and how we are – and WE ARE – and WILL BE

“May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure.”

And how not – or why not?

Hold it – it’s yours – fully.