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The Hope ThatSustains Us
HopeOf
HeavenFocal Point
1 Peter 1:3-121 Peter 1:3-12
1 Peter 1:3-12
I. The I. The NatureNature of our Hope of our Hope
Nature
LivingLiving (v. 3) (v. 3) InheritanceInheritance (v. 3) (v. 3)
– IncorruptibleIncorruptible– UndefiledUndefiled– Does not fadeDoes not fade
Approval & Honor from GodApproval & Honor from God (v. 6) (v. 6)– Praise, Honor, GloryPraise, Honor, Glory
Salvation of soulsSalvation of souls (v. 9) (v. 9)
I. The I. The NatureNature of our Hope of our Hope
II. The II. The BasisBasis of our Hope of our Hope
Basis
GodGod (v. 3, 5) (v. 3, 5)
MercyMercy (v. 3) (v. 3)
ResurrectionResurrection (v. 3) (v. 3)
I. The I. The NatureNature of our Hope of our Hope
II. The II. The BasisBasis of our Hope of our Hope
III. The III. The ConditionsConditions of our Hope of our Hope
Conditions
New BirthNew Birth (v. 3) (v. 3)– Birth gives right of inheritanceBirth gives right of inheritance
FaithFaith (v. 5) (v. 5)– Belief in Christ (v. 8)Belief in Christ (v. 8)
– Genuine, real (v. 7)Genuine, real (v. 7)
– Faithful (v. 9)Faithful (v. 9)
EnduranceEndurance (vv. 5, 7, 9) (vv. 5, 7, 9)
I. The I. The NatureNature of our Hope of our Hope
II. The II. The BasisBasis of our Hope of our Hope
III. The III. The ConditionsConditions of our Hope of our Hope
IV. The IV. The TestingTesting of our Hope of our Hope
Testing
What do we face?What do we face?– Various trials (v. 6)Various trials (v. 6)
Will it last?Will it last?– Little while (v. 6)Little while (v. 6)
How does God view it?How does God view it?– A test (vv. 6-7)A test (vv. 6-7)
What does it cause?What does it cause?– Rejoicing (vv. 6, 8)Rejoicing (vv. 6, 8)
I. The I. The NatureNature of our Hope of our Hope
II. The II. The BasisBasis of our Hope of our Hope
III. The III. The ConditionsConditions of our Hope of our Hope
IV. The IV. The TestingTesting of our Hope of our Hope
V. The V. The MeaningMeaning of our Hope of our Hope
Meaning
Live HolyLive Holy (vv. 15-16) (vv. 15-16)
Endure Endure (vv. 3-12)(vv. 3-12)– Knowing trials are not forever (v. 6)Knowing trials are not forever (v. 6)– Knowing test will prove your faith to real (v. 7)Knowing test will prove your faith to real (v. 7)– Knowing it makes you better (v. 6)Knowing it makes you better (v. 6)– Knowing God is glorified (4:16)Knowing God is glorified (4:16)– Knowing what is ahead (v. 9)Knowing what is ahead (v. 9)– Knowing to what you have access (vv. 10-12).Knowing to what you have access (vv. 10-12).
I. The I. The NatureNature of our Hope of our Hope
II. The II. The BasisBasis of our Hope of our Hope
III. The III. The ConditionsConditions of our Hope of our Hope
IV. The IV. The TestingTesting of our Hope of our Hope
V. The V. The MeaningMeaning of our Hope of our Hope
