1 Peter 1:1b-2 To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia,Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
Peter wrote to the believers in many places. At some point after Acts 10, Peter went out into the Gentile world. His leadership in the early church is evident in Acts and various letters. He appears to have influence over the areas listed in verse 1. This letter was intended to be read widely. We can assume that it was meant to be copied and distributed as a circular letter. In many ways, this letter would bring unity to the scattered churches in these areas.
Peter describes these believers in some important ways. First, the key idea of this paragraph is that they have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father. This idea can be difficult to interpret, depending on how one views God. It is difficult to
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