1 Peter 1:8-9
What is written? (ESV)
Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
What does it say?
Even though you've not seen Him (Jesus the Christ) you love Him, believe in Him, and rejoice with a joy that's beyond words and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith—the salvation of your souls.
What is its immediate context?
Peter’s letter(s) of encouragement to the saints who were facing great persecution and longing for their reward in Christ Jesus — revealed to them in the “last time” (vs 5). He goes on to tell them to be prepared for Jesus’ revealing (vs 13).
How 1 Peter 1:8-9 is applied across Bible answers
What is salvation according to the Bible?
Peter defines "salvation of your souls" as a result of remaining faithful.
The context clearly speaks to the fact that these Christians were currently in a saved state, but their salvation would not be complete or confirmed until the end of their natural lifetime or until Jesus returned (vs 13), whichever came first.
