In Gods Presence

Living as God's Chosen People - The second chapter of 1 Peter is a continuation of the apostle's message to the scattered Christian communities. Peter emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth and living as God's chosen people, holy and set apart for His purposes. Throughout this chapter, Peter encourages believers to build their lives on Christ, the living stone, and to proclaim the goodness of God to the world. Living as Living Stones Peter begins by reminding his readers that they are living stones in God's spiritual house. He encourages them to come to Christ, the living stone, and to build their lives on Him. Peter emphasizes that Christ is the cornerstone of God's spiritual house, and that all believers are being built up as a spiritual house. Living as God's Chosen People Peter then reminds the people of their identity as God's chosen people, a royal priesthood and a holy nation. He emphasizes that they have been set apart by God for His purposes