As Peter
continued his letter to the Christians who were "scattered
abroad", he shared how even though they
had not seen Jesus, they believed in Him and this caused them to
"rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of
glory". In chapter one and verse nine of
his letter, Peter shared how the "end of
their faith" would be the "salvation"
of their "souls". We read:
Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
The verse begins, “Receiving the end of your faith,...” Peter began with the word, "receiving" which means "tending to, taking care of or bringing" "the end" or "termination, the limit at which a thing ceases to be, the finish or the close" "of your faith" which refers to "the conviction that God exists and is the creator and ruler of all things, the provider and bestower of eternal salvation through Christ". In other words, we will receive the close and final end to our trust and faith in Jesus Christ.
The verse goes on to say, “...even the salvation of your souls.” Peter continued with the phrase, "even the salvation" or "deliverance, preservation and safety" "of your souls" which refers to "the breath of life, the seat of feelings, desires, affections, aversions, and the soul as an essence which differs from the body and is not dissolved by death". The final outcome of our faith in Jesus will be the "deliverance, preservation and safety" of our souls.
When we think about Peter's words, we find great cause to be filled with exuberant joy as we have this promise that our souls will be saved. Our trust and faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord will result in our eternal salvation, and this promise is to all who will receive Him. May all who read these words believe and understand the wonderful promise Peter has given us in this verse.
Next time Peter shares how “the prophets searched diligently” for this salvation, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
Look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, and the new devotional “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore.
Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
The verse begins, “Receiving the end of your faith,...” Peter began with the word, "receiving" which means "tending to, taking care of or bringing" "the end" or "termination, the limit at which a thing ceases to be, the finish or the close" "of your faith" which refers to "the conviction that God exists and is the creator and ruler of all things, the provider and bestower of eternal salvation through Christ". In other words, we will receive the close and final end to our trust and faith in Jesus Christ.
The verse goes on to say, “...even the salvation of your souls.” Peter continued with the phrase, "even the salvation" or "deliverance, preservation and safety" "of your souls" which refers to "the breath of life, the seat of feelings, desires, affections, aversions, and the soul as an essence which differs from the body and is not dissolved by death". The final outcome of our faith in Jesus will be the "deliverance, preservation and safety" of our souls.
When we think about Peter's words, we find great cause to be filled with exuberant joy as we have this promise that our souls will be saved. Our trust and faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord will result in our eternal salvation, and this promise is to all who will receive Him. May all who read these words believe and understand the wonderful promise Peter has given us in this verse.
Next time Peter shares how “the prophets searched diligently” for this salvation, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
Look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, and the new devotional “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore.
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