There’s a holy silence that comes upon the soul when the Spirit begins to unveil the majesty of the One from whom all blessings flow. When Peter exclaims, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:3 AMP), it is not a mere greeting—it is a thunderous doxology erupting from deep revelation.

“Blessed (gratefully praised and adored) be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant and boundless mercy has caused us to be born again…” (1 Peter 1:3, AMP)

God: The Source and Fountain of All Blessing #

“Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ…”
— 1 Peter 1:3 (AMP)

The word translated as “blessed” here is the Greek, “eulogētos” (εὐλογητὸς). This word is only used for God in the New Testament—never for man. Why?

Because eulogētos does not mean just “someone who has received a blessing.” It means “One” who is inherently and eternally worthy of praise. God is not made blessed by what we say about Him. He is blessed because He is the very fountainhead of all goodness, glory, and life.

Man may be eulogēmenē (blessed) — a recipient. But only God is eulogētos — the origin. He is not blessed because He gives; He gives because He is blessed.

He Is Not Just the Giver — He Is the Gift #

Many approach God as a means to an end — healing, provision, breakthrough. But Scripture always points us beyond the gift to the Giver, and then further still — to the fact that the Giver is the Gift.

“But more than that, I count everything as loss compared to the priceless privilege and supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord… and to be found in Him…”
— Philippians 3:8–9 (AMP)

Paul wasn’t after things from Christ. He wanted Christ Himself. That is the goal of our calling. Not a religion. Not a reward. Not a doctrine. But a Person — the very Life of God revealed in the Son.

“This is eternal life: [it means] to know (to perceive, recognise, become acquainted with, and understand) You, the only true and real God, and likewise to know Him, Jesus [as the] Christ…”
— John 17:3 (AMP Classic)

Christ is the Inheritance, not merely the one who delivers it.

The Overflowing Spring: A God Who Is Near #

This eulogētos God, worthy of all adoration, is not distant. He is not hidden behind the veil of the heavens or locked in abstract doctrines.

He has made Himself known.

“…the Word became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory…”
— John 1:14 (AMP)

“He is the [perfect] image of the invisible God, the firstborn [the preeminent one, the sovereign, and the originator] of all creation.”
— Colossians 1:15 (AMP)

God is no longer a mystery shrouded in cloud and fire. He is our God—seen, touched, heard in the Person of Jesus Christ. He is not merely the Father of Creation; He is now revealed as the Father of the Son, and through that Son, our Father.

And in Him, we do not lack.

“Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of lights [the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens], in whom there is no variation [no rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [for He is perfect and never changes].”
— James 1:17 (AMP)

Revelation Flow #

This shows us a progression:
God (eulogētos) → speaks (eulogia) → we receive (eulogēmenē) → we return praise to Him.

But even our ability to bless Him comes from the fact that He first blessed us with Himself.

Father: The Heart of Our Adoption and Union #

“Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ…”
— 1 Peter 1:3 (AMP)

Peter does not simply say, “Blessed be God.” He says, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” This is not just poetic language. It is profound theology, revealing both the identity of the Son and the nature of our relationship with the Father.

A Shift in Revelation: From Distant Deity to Father #

To the Jews under the old covenant, God was known by many names—Elohim (Creator), El Shaddai (Almighty), YHWH (I AM), and Jehovah Tsabaoth (Lord of Hosts). He was mighty, holy, terrifying. He thundered from Mount Sinai, and His presence shook the temple. He was known as Deliverer, Lawgiver, Judge—but rarely as Father.

The title “Father” was considered too intimate, almost irreverent. Even Moses, the closest man to God under the law, never dared to address Him as “Abba.”

But now, something revolutionary has happened.

“For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading again to fear [of God’s judgment], but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons—the Spirit producing sonship—by which we [joyfully] cry out, ‘Abba! Father!’”
— Romans 8:15 (AMP)

The veil is torn (Matthew 27:51), and what was once inaccessible is now revealed through Christ: God is not merely a God of Israel—He is Father.

Foundation of Sonship: The Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ #

But Peter goes further. He doesn’t say, “Father of us all.” He says, “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Why?

Because all fatherhood in God begins with Christ, not with us. God is not first “our” Father. He is first Christ’s Father. Our sonship flows from Christ’s own relationship with the Father. He is the Pattern Son, the Firstborn, the Source.

“For those whom He foreknew and loved and chose beforehand, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son [and ultimately share in His complete sanctification], so that He would be the firstborn [the most beloved and honoured] among many believers.”
— Romans 8:29 (AMP)

This is why Paul says:

“Blessed and worthy of praise be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ.”
— Ephesians 1:3 (AMP)

We are blessed in Him, chosen in Him, adopted in Him, accepted in Him.

We are sons in the Son.

The Mystery of Adoption: huiothesia #

The Greek word for “adoption” in Romans 8:15 is huiothesia (υἱοθεσία) — which means “to place as a son”. This isn’t about bringing a stranger into a family. It is about placing someone into the position of a mature son, with full rights and inheritance.

But notice again — we are placed as sons, not born as sons. Our true sonship comes through Christ, the Only Begotten (John 1:14), in whom we are adopted, sealed, and made heirs.

“…God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, ‘Abba! Father!’”
— Galatians 4:6 (AMP)

It is not your spirit that calls God “Father.” It is the Spirit of His Son inside you that cries out. This is union. This is intimacy. This is Christ living His life in us.

Christ Is the Pattern and Path #

Jesus never prayed, “O Distant Creator.” He prayed, “Abba, Father” (Mark 14:36). This was not mere formality—it was the cry of Sonship. And through His Spirit, that same cry now rises in us. The Father we feared as Judge we now love as Dad—not by our own worth, but because of Christ in us.

Christ: Lord, Jesus, Messiah — The Full Revelation of God #

Peter says: “our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Each title is loaded with glory:

These are not just theological labels. They are the embodiment of God’s self-revelation. In Christ, the invisible God becomes knowable, touchable, and liveable.

“For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form.” (Colossians 2:9 AMP)

“Our” Lord — From Distant to Dwelling #

“Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ…”
— 1 Peter 1:3 (AMP)

Peter does not say, “The Lord Jesus Christ.” He could have, and that would still be theologically correct. But he says, “our Lord Jesus Christ.”

That small word “our” is easy to overlook—but it is a golden thread woven through the New Testament. It speaks not merely of acknowledgement but of union. It does not merely point to who He is, but to who He is to us.

Hēmōn (ἡμῶν) – “Our” #

The Greek word translated “our” is hēmōn, which expresses personal possession, shared identity, and corporate belonging. It is not individualistic—Peter is speaking not just for himself but for all who are in Christ. This is the voice of the new creation, the voice of a body, not a lone believer.

The phrase “our Lord Jesus Christ” is used repeatedly throughout the epistles. It was the early church’s declaration of covenant and communion.

The Sacred Intimacy of “Our” #

Why does this matter?

Because in Christ, we do not relate to God as an outsider trying to climb in. We are already in—by the blood of the Lamb, by the Spirit of adoption, by the indwelling of Christ Himself.

“To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope and guarantee of [realising the] glory.”
— Colossians 1:27 (AMP)

Peter’s “our” echoes this mystery: this is not the distant Christ of stained-glass windows or religious theory. This is the indwelling Christ, the Vine in whom we live, and move, and have our being.

“But the one who is united and joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.”
— 1 Corinthians 6:17 (AMP)

This is not merely our Lord by religion. He is our Lord by union.

Union Realities #

The Transforming Power of Union #

This changes everything.

We do not serve a God who merely looks down from heaven—we serve a God who dwells within. The veil is torn, the wall is broken, the life of Christ is planted like a seed in our spirit.

“I have been crucified with Christ [that is, in Him I have shared His crucifixion]; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.”
— Galatians 2:20a (AMP)

His Lordship is not imposed from outside—it blossoms from within. He is “our” Lord, not because we claimed Him, but because He claimed us—washed us, filled us, joined us to Himself.

All This Is Only When… #

Let it be clear, beloved: all these spiritual blessings, all this intimacy, all this divine access—are not for everyone. They are only for those in Christ.

This is not earned. It is not achieved by religion. It is not the fruit of morality or effort. It is the result of union with Christ, the work of grace, and the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit.

“It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body I live by faith [by adhering to, relying on, and completely trusting] in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.”
— Galatians 2:20 (AMP)

The Condition of Access #

The riches of God’s life are only experienced when these are true of you:

• Christ is in you
• You are led by the Holy Spirit
• You are dead to the world, Adam, and the flesh
• You are alive to God, alive in Christ
• You walk by the Spirit, not by sight or self

These are not optional stages—they are the very foundation of the Christian life.

Outside of Christ, There is Only Form #

Many know about God, but they do not know Him. They may attend church, quote Scripture, even sing songs—but without the new birth, the inner man remains untouched.

“But a [natural] man [non-spiritual] does not accept the things [the teachings and revelations] of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness [absurd and illogical] to him; and he is incapable of understanding them, because they are spiritually discerned and appreciated.”
— 1 Corinthians 2:14 (AMP)

Without Christ in you, your faith becomes form without life. Worship becomes sound without Spirit. God remains a concept—not a living Father.

You Must Be Born Again #

Jesus made it plain:

“I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless a person is born again [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified], he cannot [ever] see and experience the kingdom of God.”
— John 3:3 (AMP)

The rebirth is not a religious ritual. It is a supernatural event. It marks the death of the Adamic nature, and the birth of a new creation—Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Only By the Spirit #

“No one can say, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit.”
— 1 Corinthians 12:3 (AMP)

This is not about uttering the words, but about the heart’s revelation. Only the Spirit can unveil Christ. Only the Spirit births true surrender. And only those born of the Spirit can truly call Him Lord—not out of religion, but in union.

Two Realms Compared #

Summary #

In Christ,
Shaliach.