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See: [World](../articles/world.md)
Why did Peter call the people to whom he wrote "chosen ones"?
### Why did Peter call the people to whom he wrote "chosen ones"?
Peter called Christians “chosen”(ἐκλεκτός/g1588) by God because God planned for something to happen. He planned it before he made the world (see: Ephesians 1:4). The Holy Spirit made God’s plan work. God chose people to obey Jesus. Peter wanted them to know that a Christian needs to obey Jesus every day.
See: [Elect (Election)](../articles/elect.md)
What does "sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ" mean?
### What does "sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ" mean?
Peter wrote that God said Christians are to be "sprinkled with the blood of Jesus." That is, God continues to forgive Christians. He does this because of Jesus died so that people could be at peace with God. (see: 1 John 1:7).