1 Peter 1

Which worship songs are based on 1 Peter 1?

Holy Spirit — Francesca Battistelli (2014) 1 Peter 1:3
The opening's description of God as hope that is alive echoes Peter's distinctive description of the hope believers receive through Jesus' resurrection. The song turns that biblical designation into direct address without developing the resurrection context.
Living Hope — Phil Wickham (2018) 1 Peter 1:3
The song identifies Jesus as the believer’s living hope and grounds that hope specifically in his resurrection from the dead, closely matching Peter’s formulation.
Living Hope - Live — New Wine Worship & Alfred Nygren (2018) 1 Peter 1:3
The song identifies Jesus as the believer’s living hope and grounds that hope in his resurrection, closely following Peter’s description of new birth into living hope through Christ’s resurrection.
Joy to the World / Joy of the Lord (feat. Naomi Raine, Todd Galberth & Mav City Gospel Choir) — Maverick City Music & Naomi Raine & Todd Galberth & Mav City Gospel Choir (2021) 1 Peter 1:3
The description of joy as a living hope invokes Peter’s resurrection-grounded designation for Christian hope. The song does not develop the resurrection context, so the connection rests on this distinctive expression.
Love Divine - Live — New Life Worship (2013) 1 Peter 1:3
The song closely echoes Peter’s distinctive description of hope as living and explicitly connects that hope to Jesus’ resurrection. It personalizes the passage by identifying Jesus himself as the source and embodiment of that hope.
Holy Spirit — Bryan & Katie Torwalt (2011) 1 Peter 1:3
The opening uses Peter's distinctive description of Christian hope as living, applying it directly to God. It echoes that expression without reproducing the verse's explanation of new birth through Christ's resurrection.
This My Inheritance — All Sons & Daughters (2016) 1 Peter 1:3-9
The song closely follows Peter’s description of an imperishable, unfading inheritance kept in heaven and protected by God’s power through faith. Its treatment of suffering, tested faith surpassing gold in value, future revelation, and resulting praise further confirms the passage.
Desert Song — Hillsong UNITED (2008) 1 Peter 1:6-7
The second verse closely adapts Peter’s description of faith tested through suffering as more precious than gold refined by fire. The combination of trials, tested faith, gold, and fire makes this connection specific.
Hard Fought Hallelujah — Brandon Lake (2024) 1 Peter 1:6-7
The song describes faith as being proved through fiery testing, closely reflecting Peter’s comparison of tested faith to gold refined by fire amid trials.
Faithful Wounds (Spontaneous) (live) — Cory Asbury (2020) 1 Peter 1:6-7
The chorus closely follows Peter's image of trials testing and refining faith as fire refines gold.
Just for Me — Kirk Franklin (2019) 1 Peter 1:6-7
The song depicts painful testing as a refining fire that removes impurity and produces spiritual growth, closely matching Peter’s image of faith being tested and refined through trials.
Growing Pains — ELEVATION RHYTHM, Mitch Wong (2022) 1 Peter 1:6-7
The song presents painful trials as fire that refines faith, closely matching Peter's comparison of tested faith to gold purified by fire.
Lord — Parris Chariz (2020) 1 Peter 1:8
The artist describes believing in and honoring Christ despite never having seen him, closely paralleling Peter’s description of believers who trust and love the unseen Christ.
Let God Come In (Live) — Melissa Helser & Jonathan David Helser & Cageless Birds (2025) 1 Peter 1:8
The second verse uses the distinctive KJV expression for the profound, glorious joy believers experience through faith in Christ.
All I Need — Brian Courtney Wilson (2009) 1 Peter 1:8
The vamp uses the distinctive KJV expression for inexpressible joy found in Peter’s description of believers rejoicing in Christ despite not seeing him.
Dance With the King — Beckah Shae (2008) 1 Peter 1:8
The song uses the distinctive King James wording for inexpressible joy found in Peter’s account of believers loving and trusting Christ.
Lord, I Believe in You — Crystal Lewis (2011) 1 Peter 1:8
The opening closely follows Peter's description of believers who trust Jesus without seeing him and experience inexpressible joy. The combination of unseen faith and indescribable joy makes this a specific textual connection.
Happy — Fred Hammond (2009) 1 Peter 1:8
The closing celebration uses the King James Version’s distinctive description of joy beyond expression. Peter describes this joy as arising from faith in Christ despite not seeing him.
Joy Unspeakable — Mandisa (2013) 1 Peter 1:8
The title and repeated refrain reproduce the King James Version's distinctive description of believers' inexpressible joy in Christ.
Thrive — Casting Crowns (2014) 1 Peter 1:8
The bridge uses the distinctive King James wording for joy beyond expression, directly echoing Peter's description of believers rejoicing through faith in Christ.
I Will Love You — Jason Crabb (2009) 1 Peter 1:10-12
The contrast between human experience of saving grace and angels’ limited participation recalls Peter’s description of salvation as something angels long to examine. The song develops that distinction rather than directly restating the passage.
Light of the World — Chris Tomlin (2009) 1 Peter 1:10-12
The paired references to prophets investigating the coming salvation and angels desiring to understand it unmistakably adapt this passage.
Grace and Bars — Corey Mills (2018) 1 Peter 1:13
The exhortation involving the loins uses the biblical image of girding oneself in preparation for disciplined action. First Peter applies that image to mental readiness and steadfast conduct.
Oil And Offering (Live) — SEU Worship & Sydney James (2024) 1 Peter 1:15-16
The repeated desire to share God's holiness closely paraphrases Peter's command that believers become holy because the God who called them is holy.
Note to Self — Bizzle & Jewell Jones (2021) 1 Peter 1:15-16
The first verse invokes the biblical command to holiness while examining how that command has been distorted into an unattainable standard of perfection.
The Glory of the Lord — Neal Morse (2007) 1 Peter 1:16
The brief command to holiness reproduces the opening imperative of this verse in the King James Version. Peter’s command itself draws on the holiness commands in Leviticus.
We Must Remember — Jeremy Camp (2013) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The identification of Christ as an unblemished sacrificial lamb, alongside references to redemption and his blood, closely matches Peter’s description of how believers are redeemed.
I Desire Jesus - Live — Hillsong Worship (2012) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The opening combines ransom, Christ as a sacrificial lamb, and redemption through his blood. This closely reflects Peter’s description of believers being ransomed through Christ’s precious blood rather than material wealth.
Man of Sorrows - Live — Hillsong Worship (2013) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The combination of redemption language and the exceptional value of Christ’s blood closely reflects Peter’s account of the price of redemption.
My Beloved — Chris Tomlin (2008) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The description of Christ's sacrificial blood as precious closely echoes Peter's account of redemption. The bridge's identification of Christ as a sacrificial lamb reinforces this connection.
Son of God — Chris Renzema (2017) 1 Peter 1:18-19
Human redemption is contrasted with payment by precious metals and attributed instead to Christ's sacrificial blood. This closely follows Peter's contrast between perishable wealth and the blood of Christ.
All Sufficient Merit - Live — Shane & Shane (2025) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The description of Christ as a pure, spotless Lamb closely follows Peter’s portrayal of redemption through Christ as an unblemished sacrificial lamb.
👑✝ — Chris Tomlin (2025) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The mention of being forgiven 'by His blood' reflects the sacrificial nature of Christ's atonement, paralleling the message found in 1 Peter about redemption through Christ's sacrifice.
All Sufficient Merit — Shane & Shane (2025) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The description of Christ as the flawless sacrificial Lamb closely reflects Peter’s portrayal of redemption through Christ’s precious blood as a lamb without defect.
My Worth Is Not In What I Own — Keith & Kristyn Getty (2014) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The song pairs redemption through Christ’s costly blood rather than material wealth with the fading-flower image of human mortality and glory. These closely connected images occur together in Peter’s contrast between perishable human life and enduring redemption.
Untouchable — Behold the Beloved (2025) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The lyrics reference the concept of being redeemed by the blood of Christ, which directly connects to the passage that speaks of being ransomed not with perishable things but with the precious blood of Christ.
O the Blood — Gateway Worship (2013) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The bridge combines the exceptional value of Christ’s blood with his identity as a sacrificial lamb. This distinctive pairing closely reflects Peter’s description of the means of redemption.
Now Why This Fear — Sovereign Grace Music (2014) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The song combines Christ's innocence with redemption through His precious blood, echoing Peter's description of Christ as an unblemished lamb whose blood purchases redemption.
Nothing but the Blood — Natalie Grant & Steve Grant (2015) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The combination of redemption through Christ's blood and emphasis on its preciousness closely reflects Peter's description of believers being redeemed by Christ's precious blood.
I Will Boast — Chris Tomlin (2014) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The portrayal of Jesus as an unblemished sacrificial lamb closely matches Peter's description of redemption through Christ's precious blood, compared to that of a lamb without defect.
Been So Good (feat. Tiffany Hudson) - Live — Elevation Worship & Tiffany Hudson (2023) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The song describes salvation as redemption accomplished through Christ’s blood and as a cost paid on the believer’s behalf. This closely reflects Peter’s teaching that believers were redeemed by the precious blood of Christ rather than by ordinary payment.
Man of Sorrows — Jill Phillips (2012) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The description of Christ as a spotless sacrificial lamb closely follows Peter’s imagery. The hymn’s accompanying references to blood and a ransomed people reinforce Peter’s account of redemption.
Who I Was — Josiah Queen (2024) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The contrast between perishable wealth such as money and gold and redemption purchased through Christ’s blood closely paraphrases Peter’s description of believers being redeemed not with silver or gold, but with Christ’s precious blood.
Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing — Chris Rice (2007) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The description of Christ's blood as precious, reinforced by the later description of the soul as ransomed, closely reflects Peter's account of redemption through Christ's blood rather than perishable wealth.
Only By The Blood (Live) — Red Rocks Worship & Tyler Roberts (2025) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The reference to 'the body that was broken' and 'the blood' aligns with the themes of redemption and atonement found in 1 Peter 1:18-19, which speaks of being redeemed not with perishable things but with the precious blood of Christ.
Clean — Hillsong UNITED (2019) 1 Peter 1:18-19
Its description of Christ’s blood as precious and effective for deliverance closely reflects Peter’s portrayal of redemption through the spotless blood of Christ.
Invocation — Josh Garrels (2019) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The description of Christ's blood as precious closely follows Peter's language for the sacrificial means by which believers are redeemed.
Grace Greater Than Our Sin — Tommee Profitt & Isaac Mather (2026) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The imagery of the 'blood of the Lamb' alludes to the sacrificial system in the Bible, particularly the concept of redemption through Christ's sacrifice, which is echoed in 1 Peter where believers are reminded they were redeemed not with perishable things but with the precious blood of Christ.
Oh, How I Love Jesus — VeggieTales (2009) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The second verse connects redemption with the exceptional value of Christ's sacrificial blood, closely echoing Peter's description of the means by which believers are redeemed.
In Christ Alone - Live — Keith & Kristyn Getty (2013) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The description of redemption as a purchase accomplished through Christ's costly blood closely follows Peter's explanation of the believer's ransom.
R.I.C.H. — Bizzle & Kiddy Bizness (2019) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The contrast between monetary wealth and the spiritual price only Christ can meet closely reflects Peter's teaching that redemption is not purchased with silver or gold but through Christ.
Free, Amen - Live — We the Kingdom (2019) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The second verse closely follows Peter’s description of believers being redeemed not by material wealth but through Christ’s precious blood.
Deliverance — Bridge Worship & Micah Christopher (2023) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The song closely reflects Peter’s description of redemption being purchased through Christ’s precious blood, identifying him with an unblemished sacrificial lamb.
Shall Not Walk Alone — Josh Garrels (2020) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The song describes deliverance as a price paid through Christ’s blood, closely reflecting Peter’s teaching that believers were ransomed not with material wealth but with Christ’s precious blood.
Glory to Our Great Redeemer — Todd Agnew (2017) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The song closely follows Peter's description of redemption being purchased through Christ's precious blood, presenting him as an unblemished sacrificial lamb whose death provides the believer's ransom.
I Will Glory in My Redeemer — Sovereign Grace Music (2014) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The opening description of redemption through Christ's invaluable blood closely follows Peter's account of believers being ransomed through Christ's precious blood rather than material wealth.
Two Wooden Beams — Josiah Queen (2025) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The song references the concept of being 'purchased by blood,' which aligns with the imagery of redemption through Christ's sacrifice as described in 1 Peter 1:18-19, emphasizing the cost of salvation.
Red — Carrollton (2014) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The chorus closely echoes Peter's description of Christ's blood as supremely valuable and the means of redemption, connecting it with Jesus's sacrificial death.
The Gospel — Bizzle (2018) 1 Peter 1:18-19
Christ is presented as the flawless sacrificial lamb whose blood redeems sinners, directly reflecting Peter's description.
To Know Your Name — Hillsong UNITED (2007) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The opening closely adapts Peter’s description of redemption through Christ’s precious blood. The combination of redemption and the blood’s preciousness makes this a specific textual connection.
Come Thou Fount — Chris Rice (2007) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The description of rescue through Christ's costly blood, reinforced by the later description of the soul as ransomed, closely reflects Peter's account of redemption through Christ's sacrificial death.
Blood of Jesus - Live — UPPERROOM & Raffi Greco & Abbie Gamboa (2025) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The song's emphasis on the redemptive power of Jesus's blood aligns closely with the message of 1 Peter 1:18-19, which speaks of being redeemed not with perishable things, but with the precious blood of Christ.
Here Is Love — Bethel Music (2010) 1 Peter 1:18-19
The opening verse combines redemption through ransom with the exceptional value of Christ's blood, closely reflecting Peter's description of how believers were redeemed.
Matchless — Aaron Shust (2009) 1 Peter 1:19
The description of Jesus as an unblemished sacrificial animal closely matches Peter's depiction of Christ's purity and redeeming sacrifice.
Jesus, You're Enough — Rachel Morley (2025) 1 Peter 1:19
The reference to 'the Lamb hung on a tree' evokes the imagery of Christ as the sacrificial Lamb, which is a central theme in the New Testament regarding atonement.
Mary Did You Know — India.Arie & Gene Moore Jr. (2014) 1 Peter 1:19
The identification of Jesus as a perfect sacrificial lamb closely corresponds to Peter's description of Christ as an unblemished, spotless lamb whose blood redeems believers.
There Is Power — Brian Free & Assurance (2012) 1 Peter 1:19
The bridge's hymn quotation closely echoes Peter's description of Christ's sacrificial blood as precious and his identification with an unblemished lamb.
Shout Your Freedom — Skillet (2022) 1 Peter 1:23
The chorus associates God's living word within a person with the beginning of new life, closely reflecting Peter's teaching that believers are born anew through the living and enduring word of God.
Counted the Cost — Cory Asbury (2009) 1 Peter 1:24-25
The contrast between fading human existence and the enduring divine word closely follows Peter’s citation of Isaiah 40:6-8. The surrounding emphasis on temporary human honor reinforces this connection.
My Worth Is Not In What I Own — Bethany Barnard (2017) 1 Peter 1:24-25
The comparison of mortal people and their fading glory to short-lived flowers echoes Peter’s image of flesh and human glory withering like grass and flowers.
Calling On Heaven — Ryan Ellis (2025) 1 Peter 1:24-25
The song’s assurance that God’s word remains secure and enduring closely reflects Peter’s declaration that the word of the Lord endures forever.
Te Amo — Israel & New Breed (2012) 1 Peter 1:25
The first verse closely adapts the declaration that the Lord’s word endures forever. This passage itself quotes Isaiah 40:8.

1 Peter 1 (King James Version)

¹ Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

² Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

³ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

⁴ To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

⁵ Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

⁶ Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

⁷ That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

⁸ Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

⁹ Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

¹⁰ Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:

¹¹ Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

¹² Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.

¹³ Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

¹⁴ As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:

¹⁵ But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

¹⁶ Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

¹⁷ And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:

¹⁸ Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;

¹⁹ But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

²⁰ Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,

²¹ Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.

²² Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:

²³ Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

²⁴ For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:

²⁵ But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.