Hymns Based on 1 Peter 2:5

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 1 Peter 2:5

"Come to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, precious. You also as living stones are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Because it is contained in Scripture, “Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen and precious. He who believes in him will not be disappointed.”"

— 1 Peter 2:5

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Church, Unity, Christ the Cornerstone, Mission, Baptism. Many worship songs connected to 1 Peter 2:5 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Church
Unity
Christ the Cornerstone
Mission
Baptism

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn Built on the Rock

Reflection Hymn We Would Be Building Temples Still Undone

Closing Hymn Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Example Worship Flow

1
Call to Worship Psalm 100
2
Opening Hymn Built on the Rock
3
Scripture Reading 1 Peter 2:5
4
Sermon Church
5
Reflection Hymn We Would Be Building Temples Still Undone
6
Closing Hymn Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

Built on the Rock

Built on the Rock is a hymn about the identity of the church when its visible structures prove fragile.

Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

“Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” begins where Christian teaching about the church must begin: not with a building, institution, or human leader, but with Christ.

We Are the Church

“We Are the Church” is a concise teaching song about Christian identity.

We Would Be Building Temples Still Undone

We Would Be Building Temples Still Undone is a hymn about the continuing work of the church under the direction of Christ.

Explore Related Hymn Themes

Church Unity Christ the Cornerstone Mission Baptism Body of Christ Children and Youth Christian Community Christian Unity Christian Vocation Communion of Saints Congregational Worship Dedication Discipleship Diversity Ecclesiology Eschatological Hope Faith Holy Communion Hope Kingdom of God Living Stones Obedience Pentecost Service The Church Trinity Word of God