The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

1 Peter 1:3-5, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,
5 who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”

First century people commenced their letters by introducing themselves. Thus, after using two verses to introduce himself and the purpose of his letter, Peter addresses his readers with the word “blessed” in verse three.

The word “blessed,” refers to the LORD and cites His divine provision of mercy, which is God’s permittion for mankind to be spiritually born into a living hope that does not cease. This hope is made available through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Closely connected with this divine provision is the LORD’s protection of the inheritance. It is both imperishable and undefiled. Additionally, it is preserved in Heaven along with the one who receives it, all of which will be revealed at the proper time.

Did you notice that “salvation” is connected with “faith”? That means that one must trust the LORD in order to be saved. It is not related to any kind of human works or activities or affiliations. The Bible says, “Believe in the LORD Jesus, and you will be saved…” It is a personal trust and thoroughly irrevocable! It’s the LORD’s way –the only way! Do it today!

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom