What Does It Mean To Be A Peculiar People – 1 Whose Am I

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people… 1 Peter 2:9  (KJV)

We Are Called Out

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;   1 Peter 2:9

We Were Made His

Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine Exodus 19:5  (KJV)

 [Christ] Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.   Titus 2:14

We Were Given A New Identity

Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.   1 Peter 2:10

We Were Given A Purpose