Basically, we are Christians to tell others about how and why we are Christians.  Going to heaven and being saved from hell by the grace and love of God and the sacrifice of Christ on the cross?  Yes, one could say those are also reasons we are Christians, although in the context of what Peter is saying here I would say they are more the wonderful benefits of being Christians than anything else.  But our purpose for being “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession”?  Never forget, Christians.  Our purpose for being Christians is to evangelize.    … Read More 1 Peter: The Reason We Are Christians