Living Hope and Tested Faith A Structural and Syntactical Analysis of 1 Peter 1:1–8 Section Articles

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Published May 5, 2025
https://doi.org/10.46362/ijr.v8i1.46
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Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Religious, Vol.8, No.1 (April 2025)

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Philip Suciadi Chia
Research Fellow, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2453-7497

Abstract

This research article delves into the theological and pastoral implications of 1 Peter 1:1-8, concentrating on its core themes of identity, hope, and faith in the context of suffering. The passage speaks to early Christian communities dispersed throughout various regions, underscoring their status as God's chosen people and their inheritance of a living hope made possible through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The study examines the relationship between divine sovereignty and human agency, illustrating how God's safeguarding presence and the faith of believers coexist amid challenges. It also analyzes the text's focus on the purifying aspect of suffering, showing how trials can validate and fortify faith, similar to the refinement of gold. Additionally, the article explores the eschatological aspect of believers’ joy, which surpasses current difficulties and is anchored in the promise of salvation. By placing the passage within its historical and cultural framework, this research highlights its lasting significance for modern Christian communities facing adversity, providing a perspective on suffering as a transformative experience that enhances faith and hope in God's assurances. This article contributes to the scholarly understanding of 1 Peter 1:1-8 by offering a comprehensive theological, historical, and syntactical analysis that highlights how hope, faith, and identity are shaped through suffering within both ancient and contemporary Christian contexts.

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Chia, P. S. (2025). Living Hope and Tested Faith: A Structural and Syntactical Analysis of 1 Peter 1:1–8. Indonesian Journal of Religious, 8(1), 23–37. https://doi.org/10.46362/ijr.v8i1.46

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