In 1 Peter 1:1–2, Peter introduces his letter by reminding believers of who they are in Christ. He writes to those who are elect exiles, people chosen by God and living in a world that is not their true home.
This sermon begins a new series through 1 Peter by exploring the identity of the Christian. Clay explains how salvation is rooted in the work of the Trinity. God the Father chooses, the Spirit works to sanctify and transform, and Jesus cleanses through His sacrificial death.
This passage shows that the Christian life begins not with what we do, but with what God has done. Believers are chosen, loved, and set apart, not because of their performance, but because of God’s grace.
At the same time, this identity carries purpose. We are called to obedience, to live as ambassadors of God’s kingdom in a broken world.
This message reminds us that even when we feel out of place, we are not without hope. We belong to God, and He is at work in us and through us.