“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9
“But you” … these words provide a direct contrast to the previous verse, a contrast between those who believe in Jesus Christ and those who do not.
“Chosen race” … as the Israelites were once the chosen people of God, now Christians are the new Israel, chosen by God.
“Royal priesthood” is a term indicating the priests belong to the King, God Himself. Luther said this “Each and all are … equally spiritual priests before God.… faith alone is the true priestly office”.
“Holy nation” means God’s people, individually and collectively, being set apart to do His will
“God’s special possession” repeats the truth that God’s people belong to Him, and He protects those whom He has adopted into His family.
“Called you out of darkness” reflects that sin and alienation from God is the darkness and only in Jesus, the light of the world, can we truly see things as they are. The purpose for our having been transformed is that we might declare to the world the works of our glorious God.
God’s blessings on your day…