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.
a. NLT: God the
Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. As a
result, you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus
Christ. May God give you more and more grace and peace.
b. NIV: who have
been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the
sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by
his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
c. YLT: according
to a foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, to
obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace
be multiplied!
d. Amplified Bible
Who were chosen and foreknown by God the Father and consecrated (sanctified,
made holy) by the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ (the Messiah) and to be
sprinkled with [His] blood: May grace (spiritual blessing) and peace be given
you in increasing abundance [that spiritual peace to be realized in and through
Christ, freedom from fears, agitating passions, and moral conflicts.]
e. Worrell
Translation: elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in
sanctification and of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of
Jesus Christ: grace to you, and peace be multiplied.
1.
“Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father…”
a. elect [1588 *
elecktos] [Thayer: picked out, chosen, chosen by God, to obtain salvation
through Christ, Christians are called "chosen or elect" of God, the
Messiah is called "elect", as appointed by God to the most exalted
office conceivable, choice, select, i.e. the best of its kind or class,
excellence preeminent: applied to certain individual Christians.]
b. according to [2596
* kata] [Strong: a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time),
in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative)
with which it is joined):--about, according as (to), after, against, (when they
were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to
touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly,
concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more
excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect
of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X
mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against,
(+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus,
(un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it
retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution,
or intensity.]
c. the foreknowledge
[4268 * prognosis] [Thayer: foreknowledge, forethought, pre-arrangement.]
[Strong: from 4267; forethought:--foreknowledge.]
d. of God [2316 *
theos] [Strong: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with 3588) the
supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding,
God, god(-ly, -ward).]
e. the Father
[3962 * pater] [Strong: apparently a primary word; a "father"
(literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent.]
2. “…through sanctification of the Spirit…”
a. through [1722 *
en] [Strong: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or
state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e.
a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537); "in," at,
(up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as,
at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self
wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on,
(open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X
there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with),
while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import;
rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except
(elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.]
b. sanctification
[38 * hagiasmos] [Thayer: consecration, purification, the effect of
consecration, sanctification of heart and life.] [Strong: from 37; properly,
purification, i.e. (the state) purity; concretely (by Hebraism) a
purifier:--holiness, sanctification.]
c. the Spirit
[4151 * pneuma] [Strong: from 4154; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a
breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul,
(by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an
angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit:--ghost, life,
spirit(-ual, -ually), mind.]
1). This exact phrase
is only used one other time in the NT, in 2 Thessalonians.
a). 2
Thessalonians 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you,
brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to
salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
2). The
sanctification of the Spirit is also mentioned along with the offering up of
the Gentiles.
a). Romans 15:15,
16 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some
sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,
15:16 That I
should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel
of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being
sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
2.
“…unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ.”
a. unto [1519 *
eis] [Strong: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached
or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in
adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before,
by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore,
+ forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one
mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that,
therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to),
...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general
import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).]
b. obedience [5218
* hupakoe] [Strong: from 5219; attentive hearkening, i.e. (by implication)
compliance or submission:--obedience, (make) obedient, obey(-ing).]
c. and [2532 *
kai] [Strong: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes
also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also,
both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.]
d. sprinkling
[4473 * rhantismos] [Strong: from 4472; aspersion (ceremonially or
figuratively):--sprinkling.]
e. of the blood
[129 * haima] [Strong: of uncertain derivation; blood, literally (of men or
animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of
Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred:--blood.]
f. of Jesus [2424
* Iesous] [Strong: of Hebrew origin (3091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of
our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.]
g. Christ [5547 *
Christos] [Strong: from 5548; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of
Jesus:--Christ.
1). The phrase “sprinkling
of the blood”, here is referring to two things. Firstly it is referring to the process
that occurred under the Old Covenant which was a type and foreshadow in the Law.
a). Exodus 24:6-8 And
Moses took half of the blood, and put it in basons: and half of the blood he
sprinkled on the altar.
24:7 And he took
the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people: and they
said, All that the LORD hath said we will do, and be obedient.
24:8 And Moses
took the blood, and sprinkled it on the people, and said, Behold the blood of
the covenant, which the LORD hath made with you concerning all these words.
2). This
sprinkling of the blood of bulls and
goats that Moses sprinkled on the altar and on the people, cleansed and made
them clean in a Covenant sense, i.e., ceremonially, The blood was shed first,
then the confession of obedience then the blood was sprinkled.
a). Hebrews 9:11-14 But Christ being come an high
priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, made
with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
9:12 Neither by
the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the
holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
9:13 For if the
blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean,
sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:
9:14 How much more
shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without
spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.
3). Likewise the
“sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ”, is speaking of the New Covenant and
the redemption of man unto God. Under the New Covenant, the Blood was shed, the
Spirit draws us unto obedience and the blood is applied.
a). Hebrews 12:24
And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling,
that speaketh better things than that of Abel.”
b). 2 Corinthians
5:19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not
imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of
reconciliation.
c). Notice the
Scripture says, “…that God was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself…”,
not just ‘some”. It is not God’s will that any perish. 2 Peter 3:9 & 1Timothy
2:4
4). This
“sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ” was also foretold by Isaiah .
a). Isaiah 52:13-15
Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and
be very high.
52:14 As many were
astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more
than the sons of men:
52:15 So shall he
sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which
had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall
they consider.
5). The sprinkling
of the blood of Christ refers to the redemption of the whole world. The
invitation for life in Christ is to all but it will only benefit those who
receive what Christ did. It is for that reason that the Apostle Peter can write
with inspired authority the next sentence in this verse, “Grace unto you, and
peace, be multiplied.”
2.
“Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.”
a. grace [5485 *
charis] [Strong: from 5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act
(abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine
influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including
gratitude):--acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality,
pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).]
b. unto you [5213
* humin] [Strong: irregular dative case of 5210; to (with or by) you:--ye, you,
your(-selves).]
c. and [2532 *
kai] [Strong: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes
also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also,
both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.]
d. peace [1515 *
Eirene] [Strong: probably from a primary verb eiro (to join); peace (literally
or figuratively); by implication, prosperity:--one, peace, quietness, rest, +
set at one again.]
e. be multiplied
[4129 * plethuno] [Strong: from another form of 4128; to increase (transitively
or intransitively):--abound, multiply.]
1). The initial grace
and peace that God has extended toward us was accomplished by God when Jesus
was raised from the dead. Notice carefully what is being said in Romans 4:25
through Romans 5:1, 2
a). Romans
4:25-5:1 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our
justification.
5:1 Therefore
being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
2). Most
Christians believe that the “being justified by faith” in verse Romans 5:1 is
speaking of our faith when we get born again; but this is not the case. It is
speaking of God’s faith, when we were justified by God’s faith, Jesus was
raised from the dead. Our faith in this Covenant is referred to in the next
verse.
a). Romans 5:2 By whom
also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in
hope of the glory of God.
b). The “…grace…
and peace…” that God extends toward us through the death and resurrection of
Jesus Christ is what we enter into through faith, when we get born again.
3). It is through
the revelation of the knowledge of God and of Christ Jesus and what was
accomplished through the New Covenant that grace and peace are multiplied unto
us.
a). 2 Peter 1:2, 3
Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of
Jesus our Lord,
According as his
divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and
godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and
virtue:
4). We must by
meditation allow the word of God, the word of His grace, to build us up and
establish us in this inheritance.
a). Acts 20:32 And
now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is
able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are
sanctified.
