Jesus Our Hope

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Hope - not a Dream

Hope of Believers

Believers in God because he raised Jesus from the dead and gave him glory - our hope is in God

Hope of Resurrection and Life

Born again to a “lively” / living hope1 Peter 1:3 (ESV)

1 Peter 1:3 ESV

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

Hope of Future Glory

Outcome of faith > salvation of our souls

1 Peter 1:9 ESV

9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Hope - Experiences of Life

Experience Purpose

Don’t be surprised by fiery trials

1 Peter 1:7 ESV

7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Experience for Good

Warning, correction, testing, exercise trust, purify and prepare, benefit others

1 Peter 1:4 ESV

4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,

Experience Thankfulness & Trust

Philippians 4:6 (ESV)

Philippians 4:6 ESV

6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Hope - Benefits

Justification

Sin paid for, redeemed, made righteous

Our Resurrection and Sanctification

Set up to endure and live free of sin’s bondage

Glorification

Our body transformed and rejoined with our spirit

Jesus is Our Hope!

1 Peter 1:8 ESV

8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,

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