1Pe 1:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : Peter says these believers are elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father . This means God chose them long ago, because of his own plan and love. God’s choice is not just about knowing the future, but also about his kind decision to save them (Acts 2:23 ). The Father planned their salvation, the Spirit makes them holy, and Jesus saves them with his blood. The Spirit changes their hearts, helping them obey God and live for him (Romans 8:13; Galatians 5:22–23 ; John 17:17; 1 Peter 1:22 ). God’s people are also chosen for the sprinkling of the blood of Jesus . This means that Jesus’ sacrifice not only happened, but its benefits are given personally to each believer. The blood of Jesus brings forgiveness, a new relationship with God, and the promise of heaven (Romans 3:25; Romans 5:9 ; Luke 22:20; 1 John 1:7 ; Hebrews 10:19 ). Peter greets them by praying for grace and peace to be multiplied to them. Grace is God’s free favor that brings forgiveness and help in every need. Peace is the calm and joy that comes from being right with God and with others. Peter wants his readers to have more and more of these blessings. Real peace comes only with God’s grace, and both are gifts from him.

‏ 1 Peter 1:2

v. 2: Peter says these believers are elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father. This means God chose them long ago, because of his own plan and love. God’s choice is not just about knowing the future, but also about his kind decision to save them (Acts 2:23 ^a). The Father planned their salvation, the Spirit makes them holy, and Jesus saves them with his blood. The Spirit changes their hearts, helping them obey God and live for him (Romans 8:13; Galatians 5:22–23 ^b; John 17:17; 1 Peter 1:22 ^c).

God’s people are also chosen for the sprinkling of the blood of Jesus. This means that Jesus’ sacrifice not only happened, but its benefits are given personally to each believer. The blood of Jesus brings forgiveness, a new relationship with God, and the promise of heaven (Romans 3:25; Romans 5:9 ^d; Luke 22:20; 1 John 1:7 ^e; Hebrews 10:19 ^f).

Peter greets them by praying for grace and peace to be multiplied to them. Grace is God’s free favor that brings forgiveness and help in every need. Peace is the calm and joy that comes from being right with God and with others. Peter wants his readers to have more and more of these blessings. Real peace comes only with God’s grace, and both are gifts from him.