Peter: Your Guide to Living as an Elect Exile

Dec 11, 2025

Marian Jordan Ellis, founder of This Redeemed Life and a passionate Bible teacher, joins Joshua Lewis to delve into the life of the Apostle Peter. They explore Peter's journey from impulsive fisherman to steadfast apostle, highlighting themes of living hope and the identity of believers as 'elect exiles' in a challenging culture. Marian discusses how Peter offers vital teachings on suffering, submission to authorities, and spiritual warfare. They also unpack the significance of confirming one's calling, emphasizing the importance of assurance in faith.

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Peter As Relatable Model Of Discipleship

Peter models a relatable, struggling disciple who matures into a faithful leader under Jesus' training.
Marian argues his life shows sanctification and Spirit-empowered ministry are realistic for ordinary believers.

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Stand Firm: The Core Of 1 Peter

1 Peter's central command is to 'stand' amid suffering by fixing hope on Christ's resurrection.
Marian emphasizes the letter anchors believers to an eternal identity, beginning and ending in grace.

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Elect Exiles Reframe Christian Identity

'Elect exiles' reframes persecution as identity: chosen yet sojourning in a hostile world.
Marian says this worldview shapes mission, resilience, and cultural engagement.

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Feeling Pulled in Every Direction? Grip on the Gospel Slipping? Find Living Hope and Stand Firm in a Hostile Culture with the Apostle Peter!

Joshua Lewis sits down with Marian Jordan Ellis with This Redeemed Life to unpack the life and letters of the Apostle Peter. Explore how his story gives ordinary believers a living hope in an age of deconstruction, culture pressure, and spiritual warfare. Discover how 1 and 2 Peter equip Christians to stand firm in suffering, live as “elect exiles” in a hostile culture, and embrace their identity as a royal priesthood and holy nation. We dive into Peter’s most difficult passages, address spiritual warfare, and discuss how to confirm our calling and election.

From impulsive fisherman to faithful apostle, Peter’s journey is a model for the Christian life!

0:00 – Introduction
1:39 – Why focus on Peter?
5:18 – Peter’s life & calling
11:08 – Peter’s ministry
13:42 – Exiles, suffering, and living hope
24:18 – Royal priesthood and holy nation
33:24 – Submission to authorities & suffering
37:27 – Difficult texts
45:52 – Peter’s final “feeding the sheep”
48:05 – Confirming calling and election, assurance, and sanctification
59:26 – Inspiration of Scripture in 2 Peter 1
1:01:23 – Closing

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