1. “As Obedient Children”
1 Peter 1:13-21

2. Gospel Report of Salvation 1 Peter 1:10-12
Prophesied – Planned – Provided
Gird up the loins of your mind (Luke 12:35-37)
Be sober (1 Peter 4:7; 5:8)
Rest your hope fully on future grace (1:7; Colossians 3:4)
Summary (1 Peter 1:13)

3. Why be “Obedient Children” of God? (1 Peter 1:14-21)
HOLY
FATHER
IMPARTIAL JUDGE
BLOOD THAT REDEEMS
FAITH AND HOPE

4. Because God is Holy 1 Peter 1:14-16
God has called us out of darkness into His marvelous light, 1 Peter 2:9 (Col. 1:13)
Called (to be) saints, 1 Corinthians 1:2
By the gospel, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
Do not fashion yourselves after the former lusts, 1 Peter 4:1-4

5. Because God is Holy 1 Peter 1:14-16
Our model is God’s holiness, Leviticus 11:44
Separation from moral defilement, Deuteronomy 23:13-14; 2 Corinthians 7:1
Applications: Works of the flesh, Galatians 5:19-21; 1 Peter 4:3 (lusts, fornication, dancing, drinking, pornography, etc.)

6. Because God is Our Father 1 Peter 1:17
We are in His family and heirs of His blessings, Galatians 4:6-7
Called by His name, 1 Peter 4:16
Invoke His help, Matthew 6:9; Phil. 4:6
Therefore: Conduct yourself in fear (with reverence), Matthew 10:28; Acts 10:35

7. Because God Will Impartially Judge Us, 1 Peter 1:17
He does not respect persons, Acts 10:34; Romans 2:1-3 (11)
He will judge according to each person’s works, Romans 2:6
Not by favoritism, emotion, personal preferences, etc.
By our deeds (good or bad), 2 Cor. 5:10

8. Because We are Redeemed with Precious Blood, 1 Peter 1:18-20
Redeem: “to release on receipt of ransom” (Vine)
Ransom is given in exchange for another as the price of redemption, Matthew 20:28
Redeemed from aimless conduct of sin that is handed down (tradition), 1:18
Idolatry, immorality, unbelief…

9. Because We are Redeemed with Precious Blood, 1 Peter 1:18-20
Not redeemed with material things like money, 1:19
Redeemed with precious (honorable, 3:7) blood, 1:19
Innocent, sinless life, 1 Peter 2:22; 3:18
An offering for sin, Isaiah 53:10-11
Foreordained by God, 1:20 (2); Ephesians 1:4
Revealed for us, 1:20; Galatians 4:4

10. Because Our Faith and Hope are in God, 1 Peter 1:20-21
God raised Jesus from the dead and glorified Him, Acts 2:32-36
God has raised up us with Him, Ephesians 2:5-6 (spiritual life)
God will raise up us with Him, 1 Corinthians 6:14 (2 Cor. 4:14) (resurrection in the last day)