1. The Sojourner’s Bible
1 Peter 1:22-2:3

2. The Sojourner’s Bible TO the Sojourner, the Bible Is:
“The Word” of God (1:23, 25; 2:2, 8) – The propositional and enduring revelation of the mind of God (cf. 1 Cor. 2:11-14)
“The Truth” of God (1:22) – The absolute, unchangeable, unchanging standard of God for mankind (cf. Psa. 117:2; John 8:32; 17:17)
“The Seed” of God (1:23) – The imperishable, living, abundant source of divine regeneration (cf. Luke 8:11; Matt. 13:3-9)
“The Gospel” of God (1:25) – The good news of the love of God in Jesus Christ (cf. 1 Cor. 15:1-4; Rom. 1:16)
“The Milk” of God (2:2) – The pure and basic building blocks of life required for proper maturing and development (cf. 1 Cor. 3:2; Heb. 5:12-13)

3. The Sojourner’s Bible OF the Sojourner, the Bible Calls:
To “Know” the Word (Matt. 13:23; Acts 17:11; Rom. 10:17; 2 Tim. 2:15; Heb. 5:13)
To “Obey” the Truth (John 3:21; Rom. 2:8; Gal. 3:1; 5:7; 1 John 1:6; 3 John 3)
To “Implant” the Seed (Jas. 1:21; 1 Cor. 3:6; Psa. 1:2-3; 40:8; Heb. 10:16)
To “Preach” the Gospel (Mark 16:15; Acts 14:7; 16:10; Rom. 1:15; 10:15; 1 Cor. 1:17; 9:16; 15:1)
To “Desire” the Milk (Psa. 40:8; 112:1; 119:16, 20, 24, 35, 40, 47, 48, 70, 77, 92, 97, 113, 119, 127, 131, 140, 143, 159, 163, 165, 167, 174)

4. The Sojourner’s Bible TO the Sojourner, OF the Sojourner,
FOR the Sojourner,
the Bible Is:
the Bible Calls:
the Bible:
“The Word”
To “Know” the Word
“Sustains” Me (2 Tim.
3:16 -
17; 2 Pet. 1:3; Psa. 1)
“The Truth”
To “Obey” the Truth
“Purifies” My Soul (1:22;
John 17:17; John 15:3)
“The Seed”
To “Implant” the Seed
“Renews” Me (1:23; Col.
3:10; 2 Cor. 5:17; 4:16)
“The Gospel”
To “Preach” the Gospel
“Motivates” Me (Phil.
1:27; 2 Tim. 1:10)
“The Milk”
To “Desire” the Milk
“Grows” My Faith (2:2;
Rom. 10:17; 2 Pet. 3:18)

5. The Sojourner’s Bible The Sojourner’s Ready Reaction to the Bible
Love the brethren fervently with a pure heart (1:22)
Lay aside (2:1):
All malice
All deceit
All hypocrisies (insincerities)
All envies (discontentments)
All evil speakings (backbitings)

6. The Bible’s Plan of Salvation
Believe Jesus is God’s Son – Mark 16:16
Repent of your sins and turn to God – Acts 2:38
Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10
Be immersed into Christ – Galatians 3:27
God will wash away all of your sins – Acts 22:16
God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47
God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23
Walk faithfully with the Lord – 1 John 1:7