Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—1 Peter 1:18-23
by: Irene B. Saunders.
"The precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect" (v. 19, NIV) bought us, redeemed us, and brought us back to God. Obedience parallels redemption (vv. 13-15). Obedient children will give up willfulness in order to gain the holiness to which God has called us. Evidence of this holiness is love for God and love for the brothers (v. 22). Jesus said, "If you love me, keep my commandments" (John 14:15, KJV). God has called us to "be holy, for I am Holy" (Leviticus 11:44,45; 19:2-20, RSV). We, as sinful, willful humans, must yield to God.