The elect sojourners of the dispersion as referred to in the opening verses as Peter indicated who he was writing to, specifically referred to Jewish believers scattered outside the land of Israel. Those saved Jews being written to were themselves living testimonies that God was keeping His Word and will keep His promises to the nation as a whole. Peter's specific address to them as Jewish believers is confirmed by his quotations and application of Old Testament scriptures specifically referring to the Jewish nation. For Gentile believers, the greatest blessing will come when the Jews realize the fullness of God's promises in the coming earthly kingdom ruled over by Jesus Christ. God's faithfulness in keeping His Word to the Jews is reassurance to all believers that He will keep His Word always and in every way, finishing the good work He begins in each one individually.
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In the fall of 1969, Gil began a full-time teaching ministry as Senior Pastor of Indian Hills Community Church. He also earned his Ph.D. from the California Graduate School of Theology. The focus of Pastor Rugh’s ministry is systematic, verse-by-verse teaching of the Bible. As a...