Jesus Christ: Our Living Hope
(1 Peter 1:3-5)

I. Our hope rests in the essence of our salvation. (1 Peter 1:3-5)
A. Our salvation comes from His abundant mercy. (1 Peter 1:3; Ephesians 2:4-7)
B. Our salvation comes from His life-giving power. (1 Peter 1:3; John 1:12-13; 3:3; 6:44)
C. Our salvation comes from the resurrection of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:3; 1 Corinthians 15:17)
D. Our salvation is a secure inheritance in heaven. (1 Peter 1:4)
E. We are securely guarded by God’s power through faith. (1 Peter 1:5; 2 Corinthians 11:32; 1 Peter 4:5)

Explore Key Themes in 1 Peter:
God’s sovereignty (1:3-5, 11-12, 20; 2:7-10; 3:17, 22; 4:11, 19; 5:10-11)