About this episode
The episode discusses the call to holiness in 1 Peter 1:13-16 amidst social hostility faced by early Christians.
In 1 Peter 1:13-16, the apostle Peter writes to scattered Christians (mostly Gentile believers) in Asia Minor facing social hostility and persecution under the Roman Empire, likely around AD 62–64 from Rome (“Babylon”). These verses form a pivotal transition in the letter. After praising God for the believers’ new birth into a living hope, an imperishable heavenly inheritance, and the refining power of trials (1:3-12), Peter issues practical commands grounded in that grace. He urges them to prepare their minds for action, stay sober-minded, and set their hope fully on the future grace at Christ’s revelation. As obedient children of God, they must reject their former ignorant, pagan passions and instead pursue holiness in all conduct, mirroring the holy character of the God who called them, echoing the Old Testament command in Leviticus: “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
People in this episode
Host: LifeSource Church
Topics covered
- holiness
- Christian conduct
- persecution
- grace
- New Testament
Keywords
- 1 Peter
- holiness
- Christianity
- persecution
- grace
- New Testament
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Leviticus
Places: Asia Minor, Rome
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