This document summarizes the key points from 1 Peter 1:3-9 about having a living hope as a Christian. It discusses that this hope comes from God and His promises, is made possible through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and results in an inheritance that is incorruptible, undefiled, and will never fade away. While God protects this hope, believers also have a responsibility to access it through strong and enduring faith. Even during times of suffering, Christians can rejoice in this hope because it leads to future glory in heaven that outweighs and lasts beyond any temporary afflictions.

2. A Living Hope
1Peter 1:3-9
• A hope that does not disappoint (Rom. 5:5).
– It will never die out nor make us ashamed.
• A living hope because of it’s source (1 Pet. 1:3).
– God keeps His promises (Heb. 6:18).
• A living hope because of the resurrection of Christ (1
Pet. 1:3).
– We are born again through His resurrection (Jn. 3;5; 1
Pet. 3:21).
– Hope made possible through His resurrection (Jn.11:25; 1
Cor. 15:20-23).

3. This Hope Is An Inheritance
1Peter 1:3-9
• We have been born again to receive an inheritance (1
Pet.1:4).
– It is incorruptible – it will never rust, decay or corrode.
– It is undefiled – it is pure, holy, and always good.
– It never fades away – no more temporary satisfaction.
– It is reserved – no one can take it from you but yourself.

4. This Hope Is Conditional
1Peter 1:3-9
• God has a major part in our hope (1 Pet.1:5).
– It’s God’s part to protect us and keep us (2 Tim.1:12; John
10:29).
– We are kept by the Lord, but…
• Our part is to access that hope by faith.
– We are to have an active growing faith that works and
endures (Heb. 11:6).
– The one who maintains a strong, active faith is kept,
protected by the Lord.

5. The Results of this Hope
1Peter 1:3-9
• We have something to rejoice in even during suffering
(1 Pet.1:6, 8).
– Nothing should stop us from rejoicing when we are
focused on our this hope.
• Peter tells us that suffering leads to glory.
– The idea is expressed in (v.7) and again in (v.11).
– We must remember that the cross we temporarily bear is
worth the crown that we will eternally wear.

6. The Results of this Hope
1Peter 1:3-9
• The concept of suffering leading to glory is most
remarkable (2 Cor. 4:16-18).
– Our afflictions are light, but glory is weighty.
– Our afflictions are momentary, but glory is eternal.
– THE AFFLICTIONS PRODUCE THE GLORY!