1 Peter 1:3-8

Faith, glorious faith, in the birth, death and resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ, is our salvation. We are secured and sanctified by that faith and it will be revealed in the last days. We are forever changed by the trials and tribulations in our life and how we use them to bring glory to Him to whom glory belongs. Faith alone pleases God.


Our salvation is grounded in God’s mercy, His act of compassion toward us despite our condition of sinfulness. God has set aside in heaven a wonderful inheritance that is waiting for us even now. God keeps His people safe from external attack and safe within the protective boundaries of His kingdom. We do not now see or understand fully the salvation that God has prepared for us, but one day we will. While there is much rejoicing because of the salvation God has prepared for us, there will also be agony because of the pressures and difficulties of life.

As the purity of gold is brought forth by intense heat, so the reality and purity of our faith are revealed as a result of the fiery trials we face. Ultimately the testing of our faith not only demonstrates our final salvation but also develops our capacity to bring glory to the Lord Jesus Christ when He comes into His kingdom and we reign with Him.

1 Peter 1:3-8

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, 8 whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.