1 Peter 2:10

“Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.”

"Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy." - 1 Peter 2:10
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What does 1 Peter 2:10 mean?

1 Peter 2:10 (KJV) says, "Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy." This verse is an essential part of understanding the broader message of 1 Peter, which emphasizes the Christian's identity…

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From Outcasts to Chosen: Embracing Our Identity in Christ

The words of 1 Peter 2:10 resonate deeply: "Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy." This powerful verse encapsulates the transformative journey of a believer—from spiritual obscurity to…

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Embracing Our Identity in Christ: A Prayer of Gratitude and Transformation

Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, we come before Your throne of grace to reflect upon the profound truth found in 1 Peter 2:10: "Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy." Lord, we stand…

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2 Peter 3:10 – "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar."
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1 Peter 2:22 - "Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:"
1 Peter 2:17 - "Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king."
2 Peter 2:10 - "But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities."
1 Peter 1:10 - "Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:"
2 Peter 1:1 - "Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:"
1 Peter 2:2 - "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:"
2 Peter 1:10-11 - "Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
Matthew 10:2…Matthew 10:2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John
1 Peter 2:1 - "Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,"
1 Peter 2:4 - "To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,"
1 Peter 2:11 - "Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;"
1 Peter 2:13 - "Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;"
1 Peter 2:16 - "As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God."
2 Peter 1:6 - "And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;"