What theological themes are observed in this passage? (1Peter 1:3-5)
Observe if there are any promises in the passage? (1 Peter 1:3-5)
What is the source of God’s action mentioned in verse 3? (1Peter 1:3)
What 2 things do believers receive when they are born again? (1Peter 1:3-4)
How does one become born again? (1Peter 1:3)
How is the believer's inheritance described in verse 4? (1Peter 1:4)
Where is the inheritance kept according to verse 4? (1Peter 1:4)
How are believers guarded? (1Peter 1:5)
What are believers guarded for & when will it be revealed? (1Peter 1:5)
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
Why do sinners need God’s mercy? (1Peter 1:3, Ref; Ephesians 2:4)
What does it mean to be born again? Why is it important to know that God is the source of this new birth? (1Peter 1:3, Ref; John 1:13, John 3:5-7, 1 Peter 1:23)
What does it mean to have a living hope? What would dying hope mean then? (1Peter 1:3, Ref; Romans 5:1-5, Titus 2:11-13)
What does it mean to have an inheritance in heaven? Compare it with earthly inheritance? (1Peter 1:4, Ref; Mathew 25:34)
What is the salvation which will be revealed in the last time? (1Peter 1:5, Ref; Hebrew 9:28)
APPLICATION
What will I do?
Peter begins the passage by praising God. Praise God for His mercy, praise Him for the living hope and the imperishable inheritance that we have in Christ.
Since we have a living hope, how should this change our attitude when we face uncertainties in our life?
Since believers are promised an imperishable heavenly inheritance, is there any specific area in your life where you are focusing more on the perishable? How does this passage challenge you to change your focus?
Considering that our new birth is according to God’s mercy and He is the one who guards us by His power. How does this passage guard us from doubts about our salvation?
