The Saints Called are the Holy Priests
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The Hebrew word for priest is cohen, which means one who stands before God.
Or, in the sense of servant of God, it means one who is offered, one who is offered.
The Latin word for this word, Pontifex, means bridge builder.
In the Catholic Church, the Pope is called Pontifex, but Jesus Christ is the priest,
Or, when we say high priest, it means that he was dedicated to building a bridge between God and man.
In the text, Peter refers to us as a royal priesthood.
That is, through the righteousness of the Lord, we not only go to God, but also
It means that you have to take on the role of a mediator in a relationship. this time
When we testify with the words that the called saint is a priest, I pray in the name of the Lord that the grace of the Holy Spirit will be with you.
1, because he is the priest chosen by God.
Verse 9, but you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood,
A holy nation, his own people---
Now Peter writes this letter from Rome.
The recipients are Christians scattered across Asia Minor.
Now, in Rome, when the emperor Nero caused an unexpectedly great repercussion in the burning of the city of Rome.
I was very afraid. So, if you do not do well, you will endanger your royal
Because of the fact that it will happen, I havetily set up a workaround.
That's what it means to shift responsibility to Christians.
Unlike traditional Roman priests, they are Christians who worship one God.
They value their community, are firmly united, and follow the Roman customs of the time.
They were the rebels. They did not serve the emperor as a god. so
As the city of Rome blames Christians for arson, there is a wave of arrests.
It happened.
Looking at this situation, Peter could not help but worry about the Christians scattered throughout Asia Minor.
In 1 Peter 1:1, Peter, the apostle of Jesus Christ, Pontus, Galatians,
Cappadocia writes a letter to strangers scattered in Asia and Bithynia
To confess. These regions are all regions of present-day Turkey, and generally small house churches are people who do not have strong faith.
The winds of tribulation will soon blow to the outskirts of Rome at that time, and I wrote this letter to prevent you from falling into the test.
Our calling is a great work of grace.
It is a call of God's grace that cannot be compared with anything else.
King-like means the same position as the king's authority.
Revelation 5:10 We are told that we will reign on earth. It is said that our spiritual status is so great. The priest was to make atonement for the sins of the people.
Those who can enter the Holy of Holies of God.
This is not what you want, but what God calls you to do.
will be God has called us.
Those who see the holy God.
This is an unprecedented grace that God has bestowed upon us.
The text says, “It is a holy nation.”
Deuteronomy 7:6 You are a holy people to the LORD your God; the LORD your God
He has chosen you from all the peoples of the earth to be a people for his own inheritance---
that he has chosen us as the people of his inheritance from among the multitude of peoples
Word. To say that they are the people of their own inheritance means that they have become the people of God.
Word.
In the text, it says, “a people of his own.”
His own people means that we belong to God.
If we belong to God, then we cannot but be great beings.
The Lord tells the saints that it is the property that the Father gave me (John 8:29) and that no one can take it from the Father's hand.
Then we belong to the Most Powerful One.
Because we are God's people, no one can mistreat us.
It is said to have been Even if it is a little difficult and difficult for you, my belongings are
Please remember that you are God and have courage.
Dear saints,
We are our Lord God.
God is not only our Master, but also our spiritual Father.
So we call that holy God Abba Father.
And every son who becomes a son goes to his father without mercy.
This is an anecdote during the presidency of Abraham Lincoln.
A shabby old woman who came up from a rural area took over the president because of her son who was in the military.
I went to the place where the president works to visit.
And he said he was going to meet the president. Then I sent a sentry
Never let the guard in. I asked him how he could meet the president without an appointment in advance.
Grandma did not return to her face full of water, but continued to stand.
Then a five or six-year-old boy comes up to me and says:
Grandma Shall I meet the president?
Then Grandma, will you follow me? and take the lead.
Even the guards didn't stop the boy.
The grandmother asked the child as she followed him.
How can you get in here so easily?
Then he answers. The president is my father.
We have been given this tremendous privilege freely from God.
Are there still people who do not exercise this privilege?
2, This is why you have chosen us as my president.
Verse 9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy
a nation, his own people, who has called you out of darkness
To proclaim the beautiful virtues of him who entered into his marvelous light.
to do it
We are saved by the grace of God.
It is one hundred percent the grace of God. It's not our work.
But why did God send us to live in darkness and be cursed for eternity?
Did you save me? It is the beautiful virtue of the one who saved us.
They say it's meant to be promoted.
The word “beautiful virtue” here, “arete” is also translated as a hymn,
Also translated as excellence or praise.
This means that Jesus Christ came to this earth to die atonement, and to be resurrected.
It refers to the event that justifies those who believe in him through his ascension.
In other words, it speaks the gospel.
Those who have been called by God to become children should not forget this fact.
Remembering the fact that “you have called me to preach the gospel of the Lord”
Wherever you are, whatever you do, you must change your life to spread the gospel. That is
This is why God has called us.
This is the life for the history of redemption in theological terms.
After all, we are walking towards death.
This cannot be denied unless you deny it.
The moment we leave this world, we stand before the majestic Lord.
Then you must have something to say. Those who remain silent will be judged.
If so, what are you living your life for?
is it money? Is it honor? is it power? Is it academic?
Our purpose must go even higher.
Money, fame, power, or education cannot be the ends.
We must use it as a means to become a preacher of the gospel of the Lord's life.
This is the ultimate reason for calling us.
Congratulations on believing.
3, the work of those chosen as priests
Verse 1 Therefore, all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, all
Forsake slanderous speech-- Those who are called as children of God
We must abandon the desires of the old worldly people.
Because he's a new person.
In verse 2, like newborn babies, long for pure and spiritual milk.
so that by this you may grow to salvation.
Then, the spiritual milk is essential for the growth of the born-again soul.
element, which refers to grace through the Word of God.
Believers must receive grace. Grace is transmitted through the gospel.
And the center of the gospel is Jesus Christ.
Just as a child longs for his mother's milk with innocence, so a believer is always God's
You must pray for grace. Those who yearn receive it.
Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, said:
In 1972, my spiritual life was in chaos. While teaching theology, I was deeply immersed in a spiritual void. I had to go on with the show. I am 37 years old
He was a normal person who had never experienced depression. happy family and
I had children I loved. But for some reason, I lost my passion and ability. To make matters worse, many young people are living life full of conviction and Christ.
I met them, and they seemed to laugh at my poor soul.
Finally, one Sunday morning, I knelt and said, “Lord, Lord, I am in a mess right now.
You know you are missing out.” Call me as a minister and for God's sake
Thank you for your service. But God, serving you is too much
I was so busy that I rather lost God. so sleepy
I am central, I am only interested in what I want, and I love God.
It pushed me out of my life.
I can no longer live a hypocritical life.
Without the filling of the Holy Spirit, I cannot continue.
Then God restored me.
The great love for Christ, the desire to read the Bible, the desire to praise God and share my faith with others, and the desire to praise God were restored in me. I later found out that these are the characteristics of the work of the Holy Spirit.
found out the truth That's right.
Those who yearn receive it.
Verse 4, rejected by men, but chosen by God
Come to Jesus, the precious living stone----
Those chosen by the Lord should strive to come to Him.
Hebrews 10:25 Do not forsake meeting together, as is the habit of some.
We only encourage you to do so more as we see the day drawing near.
In verse 5, ye also, like living stones, are built up as a spiritual house---
Like a living stone, it refers to Jesus Christ, a precious living stone.
It refers to the souls who have been given the resurrection life.
They were not only united with the resurrection life of Jesus Christ, but also
We must build a spiritual house, that is, a holy church community.
Word. If so, what is inside me who rejects the holy command of God?
Corrupt properties must be removed.
In verse 5, we are to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
It is an exhortation to become a Christian who can receive God's worship anytime, anywhere.
Dear saints,
The most important thing in our life is our relationship with God.
It is a relationship that cannot be broken forever and cannot be changed.
We should always prioritize that relationship.
While this is the most important thing, we are still occupied with less important issues.
I live.
Peter foresaw that the typhoon of tribulation was coming, and God was always pleased.
I encourage you to become a holy priest who receives you.
Be a priest who does not change under any circumstances, a priest who can never change
He does.
God has chosen you and me as children out of countless lives. Then we are the ones who have received the privilege of God.
With that privilege, we must live our lives as priests in pursuit of holiness.
do.
I pray in the name of the Lord that you will be living your life as a holy priest called by God.