1 Peter 1:10-12 This interesting passage reveals numerous things to us. First of all, the prophets didn't just preach their message and then sit back and watch to see what happened. Their intrigue about the message caused them to search and inquire to understand the person or time they were speaking of. The prophecies offered hope. Second, it reveals Christ as the author of the messages. Jesus is fully involved in His creation. He (Christ) was the Creator (Col.1:16), predicted his own suffering (1 P.1:11; Isa.52:13-53:12), introduced a new method of salvation- by grace (Eze.36:26), and predicted the subsequent glories (forgiveness of sin- Jer.31:34, the indwelling Holy Spirit (Eze.36:27), and eternity with him (Jn.14:2-3 ). These are some proofs of His pre-existence, but of greater importance is His long term of plan of salvation by grace. He would personally deal with sin and provide salvation through his blood. We do not work for our salvation, but receive it free of charge by faith in what Christ has done. Yet another reason to be thankful!
Pastor Paul
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