This outline emphasizes the concept of the believers being built together as living stones in God's spiritual house, highlighting their foundation of faith in Christ, their purpose as a chosen people and royal priesthood, and their identity and destiny as God's people proclaiming His excellencies.
The Foundation of Faith [1 Peter 2:4-5]
- The Cornerstone of Christ
- The Living Stones
- The Spiritual House
The Purpose of the Living Stones [1 Peter 2:9]
- A Chosen People
- A Royal Priesthood
- A Holy Nation
The Identity and Destiny of the Living Stones [1 Peter 2:10]
- Once Not a People, Now God's People
- Once Not Shown Mercy, Now Shown Mercy
- Proclaiming God's Excellencies