Title: Growing Up in Our Salvation

Text: 1Pet. 2:1-12

Tracing: Preached December 27, 1992 PM at SDCC

Topic: Christian Maturity

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A. INTRO

Because of the regular interruptions of our Sunday night series,

let me recap. In 1Pe 1:3-12, we saw the glory of the New Covenant:

New birth, living hope, eternal inheritance, and powerful protection.

In 1:13-22, we saw that those truths lay the foundation for our

response: Mental Preparation, Self-control, commitment, and

submission.

That describes how we set about (for our part) to live the

Christian life. But now Peter is going to take us behind the scenes

and let us have a glimpse of the Big Picture -- what God causes to

happen with us as we submit ourselves to Him and grow in Him. Read

2:1-12

B. BODY -- Growing up in Salvation

1. Growing Together with Others v.1-5 compare Eph 2:19-21

As each of us comes to Him He meshes us with others to build

His church. We are not intended to function alone. Many passages

echo this idea -- consider, for example Eph 4:15-16, 1Co 12, Ro 12,

etc.

We are a body, a building, a nation -- and we need each other!

2. Growing Upon Jesus v.6-8

He is the cornerstone. He provides strength, dictates the

construction layout, supports the whole. Those who will not fit

with Him are lost.

3. Growing Into a Nation v.9-10

A chosen, favored nation. Gentiles were not a people of God.

Physical Israel was NO LONGER a people of God (see Hosea 1, cf 1Pe

2:10). Only a remnant (spiritual Israel) remained. But as we come

to Him, we are added to that remnant and we become His chosen

people!

C. CONCLUSION

THEREFORE:

Declare His praises v. 9, and

Live as righteous aliens v.11-12

D. COMMENTS

Prepared by Scott L. Purcell

Minister of Stokelan Drive Christian Church

1501 Stokelan Drive

Malden, MO 63863

(314) 276-2343

Reproduce, modify, and use freely

for the glory of God and the Growth of the Kingdom!

If these outlines are of some benefit to you,

a note, postcard, or phone-call would be most welcome!

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