1 Peter 1:1-2 • Chosen Exile
Mar 2, 2025 • Mel Hennegan
In the opening of his letter, Peter addresses believers as "elect exiles," reminding them that though they are scattered and suffering, they are chosen by God according to His foreknowledge, sanctified by the Spirit, and sprinkled with the blood of Christ. This sermon unpacks the rich theology of identity found in these two verses, exploring how God's sovereign grace shapes our perspective in trials, fuels our obedience, and anchors our hope. As exiles in a foreign land, we live not in despair, but in the assurance of God's purposeful calling.