1 Peter 1:5
“Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”
King James Version
Peter assures believers they are guarded by God's power for a salvation ready to be revealed at the last time — the unveiling at Christ's coming.
Fulfillment References
1 Peter 1:7 1 Peter 1:13 Romans 8:30 Colossians 3:4
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalKept by the power of the one God through faith, apostolic believers await the salvation revealed at Jesus' coming.
JewishReflects the hope of God's preservation of the faithful unto final redemption, a shared biblical theme.
CatholicThe perseverance of the faithful, kept by grace for the salvation fully revealed at Christ's appearing.
ProtestantA cornerstone of assurance: believers are guarded by God's power for the salvation unveiled at the last day.
OrthodoxGod's preserving grace keeps the faithful unto the salvation manifest at the Lord's coming.
DispensationalThe believer's secured salvation, fully revealed at Christ's return for the Church.
AcademicPetrine 'already/not yet' salvation language addressing a suffering diaspora community.
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