The Gospel of Christ in Prophecy
Northwest Bible Church - May 2, 2021 - 1 Peter - Alan Conner
1 Pet. 1:10-12
The Gospel of Christ in Prophecy
Intro
A. THE PROPHECY OF THE O. T. PROPHETS (1 Pet. 1:10-12).
1. The message of the prophets (1 Pet. 1:10-11).
a. The grace of salvation that would come to you (1 Pet. 1:10).
b. The source of the salvation is the sufferings and glories of Christ (1 Pet. 1:11).
c. The source of the prophecies, the Spirit of Christ (1 Pet. 1:11).
2. The investigation of the prophets (1 Pet. 1:10-12).
a. “careful searches and inquires” (1 Pet. 1:10).
b. seeking to know “what person or time” (1 Pet. 1:11).
c. not serving themselves, but you (1 Pet. 1:12).
B. THE PROCLAMATION OF THE N. T. PREACHERS (1 Pet. 1:12).
1. “those who preached the gospel to you”.
2. The source of the proclamation, the Holy Spirit from heaven (1 Pet. 1:12).
C. THE PROBING LOOK OF THE ANGELS (1 Pet. 1:12).
1. “Long” to look is present tense.
2. Why do they gaze into the things of the gospel?
3. O.T. type. Ex. 25:20
Conclusion