1 Peter 1:9

1 Peter 1:9 ‘Obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls'

“Obtaining” -Which infers that salvation is conditional. The word “obtaining” is often used to denote the rewards given at the judgment (2 Corinthians 5:10; Ephesians 6:8; 1 Peter 5:4).

“outcome” -In the context the ‘faith' which results in salvation, is. faith that endures regardless of the circumstances.

“the salvation of your souls” -1. Obviously, man is more than just. body (Matthew 10:28). 2. What needs saving-isn't the body, but the soul! 3. There is something that we need saving from, i.e. hell is. reality. 4. Again, Calvinism finds itself contradicting about every word in the passage. If people are predestined for salvation, then there is nothing to be obtained. How could. obtain something which. always had? Faith isn't necessary, for man doesn't play. role in his own salvation. And salvation isn't future, rather the saved have never been lost.

Prophets and Amazed at the glory of your salvation:

‘The purpose of this paragraph is to show Peter's readers that the spiritual blessings they now have are greater than anything that as envisaged by Old Testament prophets or even by angels. Thus Peter seeks to increase his readers' appreciation for their great salvation in Christ.' (Grudem p. 67)