Question

Outline the teaching of Peter concerning the people of God. 1st Peter 2: 9-10.

Answer 1

1. The believes are chosen people /race /they have been selected.
2. They are a royal priesthood /they are to serve the greatest king /God.
3. They are a Holy nation/ expected to lead holy/righteous lives.
4. They belong to God /they form a family of Gods own possession.
5. They are to declare deeds of God / that is to lead a life of worshipping God/testifying about God.They were called from darkness to light /their lives had been transformed and should not be dominated by evil.
6. They were once not a people/ they were outside the covenant way of life.
7. They are led by the mercies God/ have received Gods’ grace.