1 Peter 1:1-2
What is written? (ESV)
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.
What does it say?
From Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ. To the Christians scattered throughout Asia Minor in accordance with the foreknowledge of God the Father, set apart by the Holy Spirit to be obedient to the word of Christ and to be sprinkled with His blood. May you be granted abundant grace and peace.
What is its immediate context?
The Apostle Peter’s first letter to Christians throughout the region.
How 1 Peter 1:1-2 is applied across Bible answers
Is baptism for the forgiveness of sins?
The sanctification or setting apart of the "elect" (e.g. Christians) is for the purpose of obedience to Jesus and the sprinkling of His blood.
Where do we see the personality of the Godhead?
Peter calls out the foreknowledge of the Father and the sanctification of the Spirit in connection with a Christian's obedience to the Son and sprinkling of His blood.
