Titus 3:5
1 Peter 1:2
According to the foreknowledge--through sanctification--unto obedience and sprinkling; the apostle states three particulars concerning their election: first, it is in accordance with God's foreknowledge; in other words, it is the carrying out in action of his eternal foreknowledge, which includes his purpose; secondly, it is through the sanctification of the Holy Spirit, as the agent; thirdly, it is unto obedience and the sprinkling of Christ's blood, as the end. All who are elected, then, are elected to be brought into a state of obedience and purification from sin, through the power of God's Spirit, and the efficacy of Christ's blood, called the blood of sprinkling, because it cleanses the conscience from the guilt and defilement of sin. Heb 9:18-23.1 Peter 2:5
Lively; living.A spiritual house; the church of God, which is a spiritual temple consisting of living stones, built upon Jesus Christ, the living corner-stone. 1Co 3:16; Eph 2:20-22.A holy priesthood; why they are called a priesthood he immediately explains. It is because they offer to God, through Jesus Christ, not the outward sacrifices of the Levitical priesthood, but the spiritual sacrifices; of a broken heart and a contrite spirit, mingled with the incense of thanksgiving and praise. Ps 51:17; Ho 14:2; Heb 13:15; Re 1:6; Re 5:10.
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