In this sermon on 1 Peter 1:3–12, believers are reminded that Christians are “elect exiles” living in a world that is not their true home. Peter points suffering believers to a living hope secured through the resurrection of Jesus Christ and an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. Even in the midst of grief and trials, God is using suffering like a refining fire to prove the genuineness of faith and deepen believers’ love for Christ. This message explores how Christians can move from a mindset of victimhood to joyful endurance by fixing their eyes on the unseen Savior who suffered first and now reigns in glory. Sprinkled Exiles Salvation through Judgement
