Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Perspective Changes Everything, Part 1Series: My Living Hope Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12 Episode: 1378
In 1 Peter 1:1-12, Peter addresses God’s elect, offering encouragement to believers scattered across the regions of Asia Minor. He praises God for the living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which secures an imperishable inheritance in heaven. Peter acknowledges their present trials but emphasizes that these test their faith, resulting in praise, glory, and honor when Christ is revealed. He highlights the joy of salvation, even amidst suffering, and explains how the prophets foretold this grace, which is now fully revealed through the gospel. Key themes include living hope, eternal inheritance, the purpose of trials, and the joy of salvation.