4. 1 Peter 1:2-4 NIV
Grace and peace be yours in
abundance.
Praise be to the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ!
5. 1 Peter 1:2-4 NIV
In his great mercy he has given
us new birth into a living hope
through the resurrection of
Jesus Christ from the dead …
6. 1 Peter 1:2-4 NIV
‘ … and into an inheritance that
can never perish, spoil or fade.
This inheritance is kept in
heaven for you …’
7. AN INHERITANCE – BORN INTO
Eternal life
Christ’s character and redemption
Father’s favour
8. BORN INTO LIVING HOPE Romans 5:1-5
Suffering produces perseverance
Perseverance produces character
Character produces hope
This hope does not put us to shame,
because of God’s love
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11. HOPE ON OFFER:
• Hope by the Holy Spirit
• Trust in the finished work of Jesus
• Entrusting yourself to the character of
the Father
12. 1 Peter 3:15 NIV
But in your hearts revere Christ as
Lord. Always be prepared to give
an answer to everyone who asks
you to give the reason for the hope
that you have.
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16. ‘God takes the JUNK of our lives
and He makes the greatest ART
in the world out of it.’
Rich Mullins
17. GRACE LEADING TO HOPE:
Empowers
Enables
Sustains
Adds His power to your effort
18. ‘Some days grace will cause you to
enjoy what is happening, and some
days grace will cause you to endure
what is happening, but every day is
a day of grace.’
Graham Cooke