My Spiritual Identity — 1 Peter 1:1-2

Identity + Validity = Destiny

I. Who am I? — My identity

  • I am chosen by God . . . and therefore rejected by the world. (1a)
  • I am an exile upon the earth . . . and therefore not yet home in God’s presence. (1b)
  • I am scattered into a specific locale . . . and expected to bear fruit. (1c)

II. How did I become this? — My validity (how do I know my identity is valid?)

  • I was foreknown by God the Father. (2a)
  • I was was set apart by God the Spirit. (2b)
  • I was redeemed by God the Son. (2c)

III. Where am I headed? — My destiny

  • I will glorify God through suffering (1:6, 8; 4:14, 16)
  • I will glorify God through salvation (1:5-7; 2:12; 4:13; 5:1, 4, 10)