In the second half of 1 Peter 1, in vv. 13-17, Peter shifts his attention from the mystery of salvation to the application of it and what it means in the life of a believer. To that end, he stipulates that there are in fact certain expectations, obligations, and responsibilities that salvation places on those who have received it. And chief among them is the active pursuit of holiness, the practice of godliness, and the exercise of righteousness. But are such expectations mandatory for those saved by grace alone through faith alone?

In this sermon series, Pastor Ronald H. Gann looks at Peter's advice, affirmation, and admonition to his scattered readers abroad.