1st Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Before we begin to answer this important question, we must have a clear understanding of the meaning of the word Peculiar. A Royal Priesthood refers us to the fact that those who believe in Christ as Lord and Savior, are adopted into God’s Royal family, and as such, they become ministers of His salvation to the unbelieving world.
A Holy Nation refers to the fact that those who are the Royal Priesthood are to live by the laws and the principles as laid out in the Scriptures. In this way, a synthesis of the word of God would take place on an ongoing basis in such persons, refining, purging and cleansing from all unrighteousness.
A chosen generation means that God was deliberate and intentional in choosing all those who would use their freedom of choice to serve, love and obey Him. Persons are never saved by accident, because God sends out both angels and His people to go looking for those who shall be heirs of salvation. The Bible is specific about this fact.
Hebrews 1: 14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!