The Epistle of 1 Peter Chapter 2

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is my sincere Prayer that you are being Blessed even as you read this email.

Today, we study the Book of 1 Peter chapter 2.

2:4-8 Are built up is the main verb in this section. The choice of the word shows that the building is not haphazard, but is according to an intelligent plan brought to reality by a Master Craftsman, which sets forth the fact of our integration into the body of Christ (v. 5). The overall design is a spiritual house, which describes the nature of the body of Christ, that is, a house in which God dwells, The material used to building the house is figuratively presented as lively (living) stones. Christ is also described as a living stone (lit. “a worked stone” or “a precious stone that is living”). Disallowed by Israel but acceptable (Gr. eklekton entimon, lit., “elect and precious”) to God.

2:9,10. The priesthood of the believer and his unique relationship to God are described by the terms a chosen generation….a royal priesthood….a holy nation. Thus, the New Testament church stands in a unique relationship to God as did Old Testament Israel.

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Bishop William B. Caractor