3.2.3 1 Peter Babylon, The Bishop the Soul and Believers

Introduction

Genesis 13:12 — Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.

Jude 1:23 — And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. [hating the sin that contaminates their lives]

1 Thessalonians 5:22 — Abstain from all appearance of evil.

I. Babylon

1 Peter 5:13 — The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.

Augustine in his writing "The City of God": framed all of human history around the conflict between two cities: the City of God (built on love of God) and the City of Man (built on love of self). He identified Cain as the founder of the earthly city, whose rebellious lineage directly birthed the spirit of Babel and imperial Rome/Babylon.

Daniel 4:28-33 — ...31 While the word was in the king's mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee.

John 16:33 — These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Romans 1:28 — And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; [like a minted coin; A = negative; failing the test --- "RETAIN; APPROVE GOD IN THEIR MIND" => "REPROBATE; OVER TO THEIR DISQUALIFIED MIND"]

Deuteronomy 8:8:10-20 — When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee. 11 Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day: 12 Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein; 13 And when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied; 14 Then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the LORD thy God, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage; 15 Who led thee through that great and terrible wilderness, wherein were fiery serpents, and scorpions, and drought, where there was no water; who brought thee forth water out of the rock of flint; 16 Who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not, that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end; 17 And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth. 18 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. 19 And it shall be, if thou do at all forget the LORD thy God, and walk after other gods, and serve them, and worship them, I testify against you this day that ye shall surely perish. 20 As the nations which the LORD destroyeth before your face, so shall ye perish; because ye would not be obedient unto the voice of the LORD your God.

THE BELIEVER HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH BABYLON. THE BELIEVER OPPOSES and RESISTS BABYLON.

Revelation 18:4 — And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.

II. The Bishop of the Soul

1 Peter 2:25 overseer... inspects, protects, the sheep;

Rod and staff - Under the the rod

God oversews your soul as a shephwrd hos sheep. Not just over the flock, over the body but individually. He cares nurtured saves and inspects

1 peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.

Review Babylon:

Preview of Believers:

How litle we make God appear. Dividions vs full gospel. Beliebers bsptism ... idol of movements. Preserving HIS Word to all genrarations. Dovtrime of the Bible.

Ps 12:6 The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. 7 Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. ...........

1. Nature of God - triune

2. Father - Begotten us

1 Peter 1:3 — Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, {abundant: Gr. much}

Psalms 100:3 — Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

3. Judge 3:16-20 - to be feared- long suffering of God in Noah ch.3 - both the quick and dead - begins in house of God - every mans work

1Pe 3:18 ¶ For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: 19 By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;

1Pe 4:5 Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.

1Pe 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

1 Peter 5:5 ¶ Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

4. Bishop (commit the keeping)

5. Chief Shepherd

6. The God of All Grace . 1 peter 2: is gracious

Faithful. The object of our faith

Disallowed stone - heqd of corner - stone of stumbling - suffered unjustly

His marvelous light

Faithful Creator

He that sufgerws in flesh veased from sin

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-Primary Titles for God

-The Father (1:2, 1:3, 1:17) – Used frequently to establish both the believer's identity as a child of God and God's role in election.

-The Creator (4:19) – Specifically phrased as "a faithful Creator" (pistos ktistēs), highlighting His reliability to protect those who are suffering. -The Judge (1:17, 2:23, 4:5) – Portrayed as the one who "judges impartially according to each one’s deeds" and who stands "ready to judge the living and the dead." -Descriptive Titles & Divine Attributes -While not single-word titles, Peter uses these distinct, formal phrasing blocks to define God’s character: -The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (1:3) – The formal opening blessing. -The God of all grace (5:10) – The source of ultimate spiritual strength, who calls believers to eternal glory. -He who called you (1:15, 2:9, 5:10) – Peter repeatedly refers to God by His action of "calling" believers out of darkness into his marvelous light. -The Holy One (1:15) – "As He who called you is holy, you also be holy." -It is worth noting that Peter also uses prominent titles for Jesus Christ that closely mirror Old Testament titles for God: -The Shepherd and Overseer (Guardian) of your souls (2:25) -The Chief Shepherd (5:4) -Lord (1:3, 2:3, 3:15) – Peter frequently applies the Old Testament title Kyrios (Lord) directly to Jesus.

III. And the Believer

A. REVIEW

1. Review of Babylon:

2. Review of the Bishop of the Soul

B. The Believer Overview

1. Descriptions Of (do some as a quiz, find a verse that demonstrates X)

2. The Believer Has...

C. Peter

1. 1:1 PETER - One Believer to Another

1 Peter 1:1 — Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

2. What do you know about Peter? (What are his qualifications? Do YOu know who I am?) 1:1

D. ELECT ACCORDING TO - THROUGH - UNTO, 1:2

1 Peter 1:2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied

show relationships of cause, means, and purpose.

### Subjection/Submission

1 Peter 2:13 ¶ Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; 1 Peter 2:18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. 1 Peter 3:22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him. 1 Peter 5:5 ¶ Likewise, ye younger, **submit&& yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

In 1 Peter, the primary Greek word used for “submit” or “be subject” is hypotassō (ὑποτάσσω), which literally means "to arrange under" or "to yield to proper order". However, across English translations and the underlying Greek text, Peter relies on a rich web of related terms and expressions to convey submission, deference, and posture.

English translators render hypotassō and related concepts using several distinct terms:

Conclusion

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