1 Peter 1:10 Study Bible: Concerning this salvation, the prophets sought and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you,

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Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully,

Concerning this salvation
This phrase introduces the subject of salvation, a central theme in Christian theology. The Greek word for "salvation" is "soteria," which implies deliverance, preservation, and safety. In the context of 1 Peter, it refers to the deliverance from sin and its consequences, a gift made possible through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Historically, salvation was a concept deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, where it often referred to deliverance from physical enemies. However, in the New Testament, it takes on a more profound spiritual meaning, emphasizing eternal life and reconciliation with God.

the prophets
The prophets mentioned here are the Old Testament prophets who were inspired by God to speak His words to the people. The Greek term "prophetai" refers to those who were divinely inspired to deliver messages from God. These prophets, such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Daniel, foretold the coming of the Messiah and the salvation He would bring. Their writings are filled with messianic prophecies that pointed to Jesus Christ, and they played a crucial role in preparing the way for His coming.

who foretold
The act of foretelling involves predicting or announcing something before it happens. The Greek word "prophēteuō" means to speak forth by divine inspiration. The prophets, through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, were able to predict the coming of Christ and the salvation He would offer. This foretelling was not just about future events but was also a call to repentance and faithfulness to God.

the grace
Grace, from the Greek word "charis," refers to the unmerited favor and love of God towards humanity. It is a foundational concept in Christian theology, emphasizing that salvation is a gift from God, not earned by human efforts. The prophets spoke of this grace that would be fully revealed in Jesus Christ, highlighting God's plan to extend His mercy and love to all people.

to you
This phrase personalizes the message of salvation, indicating that it is intended for the recipients of Peter's letter and, by extension, all believers. The Greek word "humin" is a plural form, emphasizing the communal aspect of salvation. It underscores the idea that God's grace and the salvation offered through Christ are available to everyone who believes, regardless of their background or status.

searched and investigated carefully
The prophets did not merely receive revelations passively; they actively sought to understand the messages they were given. The Greek words "exezētēsan" (searched) and "exeraunēsan" (investigated) suggest a diligent and thorough inquiry. This reflects the prophets' deep desire to comprehend the full scope of God's plan for salvation. Their careful investigation serves as an example for believers to earnestly seek understanding and wisdom in their faith journey.

Persons / Places / Events

1. Prophets
These are the individuals in the Old Testament who were divinely inspired to deliver messages from God. They foretold the coming of the Messiah and the grace that would be revealed through Him.

2. Salvation
This refers to the deliverance from sin and its consequences, brought about by faith in Jesus Christ. It is the central theme of the Christian faith.

3. Grace
In this context, grace refers to the unmerited favor of God, which is a key component of salvation. It is the grace that was to come through Jesus Christ, as foretold by the prophets.

4. Investigation
The prophets engaged in a diligent search and inquiry into the revelations they received, seeking to understand the full implications of the salvation and grace they prophesied.

5. The Coming of Christ
The event that the prophets were anticipating, which is the incarnation of Jesus Christ, bringing the fulfillment of God's promises and the grace of salvation.

Teaching Points

The Role of Prophets
The prophets were instruments of God's revelation, pointing to the future grace found in Christ. Their diligent search serves as a model for us to seek understanding of God's Word.

The Mystery of Salvation
Salvation was a mystery revealed progressively through the prophets and fully manifested in Christ. We are privileged to live in the time of its fulfillment.

The Importance of Scripture Study
Just as the prophets searched and investigated, we are called to study the Scriptures diligently to understand God's plan and purpose for our lives.

Grace as a Central Theme
The grace of God is central to the message of salvation. It is not earned but given freely through faith in Jesus Christ.

Living in the Fulfillment
We live in the age of fulfillment of the prophecies. This should inspire gratitude and a sense of responsibility to share the message of salvation with others.

Bible Study Questions

1. How does understanding the role of the prophets enhance our appreciation of the Old Testament?

2. In what ways can we emulate the prophets' diligence in searching and investigating the Scriptures in our own Bible study practices?

3. How does the concept of grace, as foretold by the prophets, impact your understanding of salvation?

4. What are some practical ways you can live out the fulfillment of the prophecies in your daily life?

5. How can the connection between Old Testament prophecies and their fulfillment in Christ strengthen your faith and witness to others?

Connections to Other Scriptures

Hebrews 11
This chapter highlights the faith of the Old Testament prophets and saints who looked forward to the promises of God, including the coming of the Messiah.

Luke 24:25-27
Jesus explains to His disciples how the prophets spoke of Him, showing that the Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled in His life, death, and resurrection.

Romans 1:2
Paul speaks of the gospel being promised beforehand through the prophets in the Holy Scriptures, emphasizing the continuity of God's plan of salvation.

Sermons

Christ and His Cross the Centre of the Universe	Alexander Maclaren	1 Peter 1:10
The Prophetic Theme. Rev. Gervase Smith	Knowles King	1 Peter 1:10
Salvation in its Completion	R. Finlayson	1 Peter 1:3-12
Soul-Salvation	U.R. Thomas	1 Peter 1:9-12
Angels Studying Redemption	J. Alexander.	1 Peter 1:10-12
Angels, Students in the Mysteries of Redemption	T. Hannam.	1 Peter 1:10-12
Living for Future Generations	T. C. Finlayson.	1 Peter 1:10-12
Redemption the Subject of Admiration to the Angels	J. Witherspoon, D. D.	1 Peter 1:10-12
Redemption, a Study to the Angels	H. A. Boardman, D. D.	1 Peter 1:10-12
Salvation -- Mysterious and Glorious	James Floy, M. A.	1 Peter 1:10-12
Salvation -- the Central Subject of Sturdy	J. C. Jones, D. D.	1 Peter 1:10-12
Salvation a Matter of Universal Interest	J.R. Thomson	1 Peter 1:10-12
Salvation Explored	John Edwards.	1 Peter 1:10-12
The Angelic Sturdy of Redemption	Alex. Nisbet.	1 Peter 1:10-12
The Angels' Attitude Towards the Redemptive Plan	A. Roberts, M. A.	1 Peter 1:10-12
The Angels' Desire to Look into Salvation	Bishop Simpson.	1 Peter 1:10-12
The Bible as a Grand Moral Painting	D. Thomas, D. D.	1 Peter 1:10-12
The Certainty and Greatness of Divine Salvation	C. New	1 Peter 1:10-12
The Doctrine of Salvation, the Study of Angels	J. C. Jones. D. D.	1 Peter 1:10-12
The Gospel Meridian	J. J. S. Bird.	1 Peter 1:10-12
The Scriptures Sufficient for Salvation		1 Peter 1:10-12
The Spirit of Christ and the Prophets	W. B. Haynes.	1 Peter 1:10-12
The Study of Salvation	N. Byfield.	1 Peter 1:10-12
The Sufferings of Christ	The Congregational Pulpit	1 Peter 1:10-12
The Value of the Old Testament	J. Lillie, D. D.	1 Peter 1:10-12
The Work of Christ the Central Fact of the Universe	A. Maclaren	1 Peter 1:10-12
Three Degrees of Christ's Glory	John Rogers.	1 Peter 1:10-12
Through Afflictions Believers Come to Glory	John Rogers.	1 Peter 1:10-12
Unselfish Ministries Self-Remunerative	T. Leighton.	1 Peter 1:10-12
Unselfish Ministry	Bp. Westcott.	1 Peter 1:10-12

People

Peter

Places

Asia, Bithynia, Cappadocia, Galatia, Pontus

Topics

Beforehand, Care, Careful, Closely, Diligently, Earnestly, Enquired, Grace, Greatest, Inquired, Inquiries, Intently, News, Prophecy, Prophesied, Prophets, Salvation, Search, Searched, Searches, Seek, Sought, Spoke, Towards, Yours

Dictionary of Bible Themes

1 Peter 1:10

2366 Christ, prophecies concerning
7772 prophets

1 Peter 1:9-10

6510 salvation

1 Peter 1:10-11

     1424   predictions
     1611   Scripture, inspiration and authority
     3140   Holy Spirit, teacher
     5935   riddles

1 Peter 1:10-12

     1443   revelation, OT
     1680   types
     2422   gospel, confirmation
     4111   angels, servants
     6708   predestination
     6710   privileges
     7105   believers

Library

November 8 Morning
Let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.--I THES. 5:8. Gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.--Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And …
Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path

Sojourners of the Dispersion
'Peter, an Apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered ...'--1 Peter i. 1. The words rendered 'strangers scattered' are literally 'sojourners of the Dispersion,' and are so rendered in the Revised Version. The Dispersion was the recognised name for the Jews dwelling in Gentile countries; as, for instance, it is employed in John's Gospel, when the people in Jerusalem say, 'Whither will this man go that we shall not find Him? Will he go to the Dispersion amongst the Greeks?' Obviously, therefore …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John

Hope Perfectly
'Wherefore, gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end, for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.'--1 Peter i. 13. Christianity has transformed hope, and given it a new importance, by opening to it a new world to move in, and supplying to it new guarantees to rest on. There is something very remarkable in the prominence given to hope in the New Testament, and in the power ascribed to it to order a noble life. Paul goes so far as to say that …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John

The Family Likeness
'As He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy, in all manner of conversation.'--1 Peter i. 15. That is the sum of religion--an all-comprehensive precept which includes a great deal more than the world's morality, and which changes the coldness of that into something blessed, by referring all our purity to the Lord that called us. One may well wonder where a Galilean fisherman got the impulse that lifted him to such a height; one may well wonder that he ventured to address such wide, absolute …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John

Father and Judge
'If ye call on Him as Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear.'--1 Peter i. 17. 'If ye call on Him as Father,' when ye pray, say, 'Our Father which art in heaven.' One can scarcely help supposing that the Apostle is here, as in several other places in his letter, alluding to words that are stamped ineffaceably upon his memory, because they had dropped from Christ's lips. At all events, whether there is here a distinct …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John

Purifying the Soul
'... ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren.'--1 Peter i. 22. Note these three subsidiary clauses introduced respectively by 'in,' 'through,' 'unto.' They give the means, the Bestower, and the issue of the purity of soul. The Revised Version, following good authorities, omits the clause, 'through the Spirit.' It may possibly be originally a marginal gloss of some scribe who was nervous about Peter's orthodoxy, which finally found its …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John

By, Through, Unto
'... Kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.'--1 Peter i. 5. The Revised Version substitutes 'guarded' for 'kept,' and the alteration, though slight, is important, for it not only more accurately preserves the meaning of the word employed, but it retains the military metaphor which is in it. The force of the expression will appear if I refer, in a sentence, to other cases in which it is employed in the New Testament. For instance, we read that …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John

Sorrowful, yet Always Rejoicing
'Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations.'--1 Peter i. 6. You will remember the great saying of our Lord's in the Sermon on the Mount, in which He makes the last of the beatitudes, that which He pronounces upon His disciples, when men shall revile them and persecute them, and speak all manner of evil falsely against them for His sake, and bids them rejoice and be exceeding glad, for great is their reward in Heaven. Now it …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John

The True Gold and Its Testing
'That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory ...'--1 Peter i. 7. The Apostle is fond of that word 'precious.' In both his letters he uses it as an epithet for diverse things. According to one translation, he speaks of Christ as 'precious to you which believe.' He certainly speaks of 'the precious blood of Christ,' and of 'exceeding great and precious promises,' and here in my text, …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John

Joy in Believing
'In Whom, though now ye see Him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.'--1 Peter i. 8. The Apostle has just previously been speaking about the great and glorious things which are to come to Christians on the appearing of Jesus Christ, and that naturally suggests to him the thought of the condition of believing souls during the period of the Lord's absence and comparative concealment. Having lifted his readers' hopes to that great Future, when they would attain to …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John

Christ and his Cross the Centre of the Universe
'Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently ... the things which are now reported unto you ... which things the angels desire to look into.'--1 Peter i. 10, 11, 12. I have detached these three clauses from their surroundings, not because I desire to treat them fragmentarily, but because we thereby throw into stronger relief the writer's purpose to bring out the identity of the Old and the New Revelation, the fact that Christ and His sufferings are the centre of the world's …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John

On Perfection
"Let us go on to perfection." Heb. 6:1. The whole sentence runs thus: "Therefore, leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection: Not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God;" which he had just before termed, "the first principles of the oracles of God," and "meat fit for babes," for such as have just tasted that the Lord is gracious. That the doing of this is a point of the utmost importance the Apostle intimates in the next …
John Wesley—Sermons on Several Occasions

The Christian's Heaviness and Rejoicing
I would have you this morning, look first of all at the Christian's heaviness: he is "in heaviness through manifold temptations;" and then, in the next place, at the Christian's great rejoicing. I. In the first place, HIS HEAVINESS. This is one of the most unfortunate texts in the Bible. I have heard it quoted ten thousand times for my own comfort, but I never understood it till a day or two ago. On referring to most of the commentaries in my possession, I cannot find that they have a right idea …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 4: 1858

The New Nature
In the text there are three points which, I think, will well repay our very serious attention. The apostle evidently speaks of two lives, the one, the life which is natural, born, matured, and perfected only by the flesh; the other, the life which is spiritual, born of the spirit, in antagonism with the flesh, surviving it and triumphantly rising to celestial glory. Now, in speaking of these two lives, the apostle brings out, first of all, a comparison and a contrast between the two births, for each …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 7: 1861

Colossians iii. 17
Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him. This, like the other general rules of the gospel, is familiar enough to us all in its own words; but we are very apt to forbear making the application of it. In fact, he who were to apply it perfectly would be a perfect Christian: for a life of which every word and deed were said and done in the name of the Lord Jesus, would be a life indeed worthy of the children of God, and such …
Thomas Arnold—The Christian Life

a Condition in Chastisement.
"He is Faithful that Promised." "If need be."--1 PETER i. 6. A Condition in Chastisement. Three gracious words! Not one of all my tears shed for nought! Not one stroke of the rod unheeded, or that might have been spared? Thy heavenly Father loves thee too much, and too tenderly, to bestow harsher correction than thy case requires? Is it loss of health, or loss of wealth, or loss of beloved friends? Be still! there was a need be. We are no judges of what that "need be" is; often through aching …
John Ross Macduff—The Faithful Promiser

The Prophetic Theme. Rev. Gervase Smith.
"Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: Searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow."--1 PETER i. 10, 11. There is a peculiar interest attaching to the writer of this epistle. Although it was probably in old age, when a large experience of labour and sorrow had chastened his spirit, …
Knowles King—The Wesleyan Methodist Pulpit in Malvern

Kept by the Power of God
The words from which I speak, you will find in 1 Peter 1:5. The third, fourth and fifth verses are: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which . . . hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible . . . reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation." The words of my text are: "Kept by the power of God through faith." There we have two wonderful, blessed truths …
Andrew Murray—Absolute Surrender

The Negative Side
What is the relation between the Law and the saint? By the Law we refer to the Ten Commandments engraven upon the tables of stone by the finger of God; by the saint we mean, the believer living in the present dispensation. What, then, is the relation between the Christian living today and the Ten Commandments formally proclaimed in the time of Moses? It is indeed sad that such a question needs to be raised, and that the Divine answer requires to be pressed upon the people of God. There was a time …
Arthur W. Pink—The Law and the Saint

The Lord's Supper --Concluded.
We have quoted, noted, collected and compared the words of Scripture that speak of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. We now wish to ask and examine the question: What do these passages taken together and compared with one another teach? Or, in other words, what is the Bible doctrine of the Lord's Supper? Does the Bible teach the doctrine of Transubstantiation, as held and confessed by the Roman Catholic Church? If our investigation of the teachings of the Holy Scriptures convinces us that they …
G. H. Gerberding—The Way of Salvation in the Lutheran Church

Regeneration and Faith.
"Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the Word of God, which liveth and abideth forever."--1 Peter i. 23. There is a possible objection to what has been said above concerning regeneration. It is evident that God's Word, and therefore our symbols of faith, offers a modified representation of these things which, superficially considered, seems to condemn our representation. This representation, which does not consider children, but adults, may thus be stated: Among a …
Abraham Kuyper—The Work of the Holy Spirit

Peace
Grace unto you and peace be multiplied. I Pet 1:1. Having spoken of the first fruit of sanctification, assurance, I proceed to the second, viz., Peace, Peace be multiplied:' What are the several species or kinds of Peace? Peace, in Scripture, is compared to a river which parts itself into two silver streams. Isa 66:12. I. There is an external peace, and that is, (1.) (Economical, or peace in a family. (2.) Political, or peace in the state. Peace is the nurse of plenty. He maketh peace in thy borders, …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity

Perseverance
'Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.' I Pet 1:1. The fifth and last fruit of sanctification, is perseverance in grace. The heavenly inheritance is kept for the saints, and they are kept to the inheritance. I Pet 1:1. The apostle asserts a saint's stability and permanence in grace. The saint's perseverance is much opposed by Papists and Arminians; but it is not the less true because it is opposed. A Christian's main comfort depends upon this doctrine of perseverance. Take …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity

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