In his sermon on 1 Peter 1:10–12, Stephen Davey explains that New Testament believers are far more privileged than they often realize. Peter reminds suffering Christians that the salvation they possess was the lifelong fixation of Old Testament prophets, who faithfully served future generations without seeing its fulfillment. Davey shows that believers also have an advantage over prophets because they possess God’s completed revelation and know the Savior’s name, mission, and redemptive plan. He adds that the gospel proclaimed today is empowered by the Holy Spirit and remains a message sent directly from heaven. Davey concludes that believers occupy a uniquely honored place in God’s plan—so privileged that even angels watch with awe and longing as salvation unfolds in the lives of the redeemed.
Better Off Than We Thought
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