Chosen, Called, and Changed; 1 Peter 2:9-10
Chosen, Called, and Changed
1 Peter 2:9-10
I. The Divine Design: Recognizing Our Distinctiveness
A. A Chosen Generation — Purposefully Picked
B. A Royal Priesthood — A Regal, Redeemed People
C. A Holy Nation — Set Apart for Sanctification
D. A Peculiar People — Distinct and Different
II. The Divine Decree: Demonstrating Our Destiny
A. To Show Forth His Praises —Living Out Loud
B. Called Out of Darkness — Liberated from the Lie
C. Into His Marvelous Light — Living in Luster and Love
III. The Divine Transition: From Past to Present
A. Past: Not a People — Not Recognized or Redeemed
B. Present: The People of God — Now Part of His Plan
C. Past: Without Mercy — Unmerited, Unclaimed
IV. The Divine Destiny: Embracing Our Identity and Mission
A. Identity in Christ — Secure, Sanctified, and Signified
B. Mission to Manifest — Show Forth His Praises Boldly
C. Motivation by Mercy — Gratitude-Guided Service