who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
We must make it clear that there is no security imposed on anyone, be it a first century saint or a twentieth century saint. Security is not separate from human participation. Peter makes it clear in verse 2 that our election depends in part upon our "obedience" as well as God’s foreknowledge, the sanctification of the Holy Spirit, and the sprinkling of the blood of Jesus. When we obey the gospel, we are "kept by the power of God."