Although we may not long to be holy as much as we long to be hopeful (see last week’s sermon), the way Peter describes holiness in I Peter 1:13-2:3 shows how very beautiful and attractive it is, not only for us but also for everyone around us.
Not only did Christ die and rise for his people, but they also died and rose with him, liberating them from sin to live...
In his greeting, Paul previewed coming attractions in the rest of the letter, including the main event of Christ’s humiliation and exaltation.
The same joy that the first disciples experienced upon seeing Jesus again is available to us.
