I Peter 1:13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
Peter begins this letter strongly with deep truths about the salvation God has provided for us in Christ. In the opening two paragraphs he talked about the great power of the resurrection and the privilege they (and we) have to have received the grace long ago predicted by the Old Testament prophets. It is by grace that we have been saved, by grace that they could endure persecution for their faith, and it is also grace that pulls us forward to Christ's return, enabling us to live the holy life that God has called on us to live. Just like the love of God and the Word of God, Grace just keeps on going and keeps on giving.
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