Through the work of Christ, received by faith alone, human beings are made into a holy nation that bears witness to the Lord in all things. This witness, in turn, has an effect on the world as we seek to keep our “conduct among the Gentiles honorable” ( 1 Peter 2:12 12 having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. ). In this message, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson takes attendees through 1 Peter 2:9 9 But ye are a elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for `God's' own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: –12, looking especially at the importance of bearing witness to Christ through the pursuit of holiness both personally and corporately. This message is from Pilgrims and Exiles, our 2023 London Conference: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL30acyfm60fU3GItDZp4LYNpsHQeuiSs1