The Faith of 1 Peter 1:6-9
1 Peter 1:6-9
[6]In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,
[7]so that the proof of your FAITH, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
[8]and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
[9]obtaining as the outcome of your FAITH the salvation of your souls.
What is the FAITH in these verses? This is the FAITH of a person who is distressed under manifold trials. The result of the FAITH tested by manifold trials is DELIVERANCE OF YOUR LIFE. This is the occasion for rejoicing in vs 6. Vs 8 is a parenthesis connected with Jesus Christ. Since you passed the test of faith, you rejoice, you have the promise of praise/glory/honor at the revelation of Christ (which occasioned vs 8) and the deliverance of your life (lit salvation of your souls). This is not teaching the LS idea of eternal life by endurance or faithfulness until the end.
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