The Christian's Hope

Introduction:
Hope is the message of 1 Peter. Peter tells us that God is responsible for this hope. If we live in obedience to the gospel of Christ, we can live with a hope of eternal life. Because of Christ’s resurrection, we know that God will call all men into judgment. (Acts 17:31) In view of this, God has called all men everywhere to repent. So, we must respond in belief, repentance, and baptism to get into a right relationship with God. This gives us our living hope. What do we mean when we speak of hope? It carries with it desire + expectation! Hope does not have reference to that which we see and have—but to that which we are confident and expect to receive. (Rom. 8:24-25)

I. Four Factors in Our Hope:
    A. 1:3-5—____________ has played a role in giving us hope. God is the source of ______ or _______ mercy.
        1. “mercy” means: “mercy; __________ or good will toward the _____________ and afflicted, joined
             with a _________ to relieve them.
    B. 1:6-9—________________ plays a role in our hope.
        1. It is to Christ that we trust and commit ourselves to in this life.
        2. It is through Christ that we live in _____________ to in this life.
        3. It is through Christ that we will be _____________ from ________.
    C. 1:10-12—The ________ ____________ plays a role in our hope.
        1. OT __________________ predicted Christ’s suffering/death/etc.|
        2. Moved apostles/teachers in first century to proclaim the gospel!
        3. 1 Thess. 2:13; 1 Cor. 2:13; Rom. 1:1-2
    D. 1:13-17—we also play a role in gaining hope.

II. What exactly are we hoping for?
    A. 1:4—something ___________________ & ____________________.
        1. God is not perishable but ________________.
        2. The crown we seek does not perish or _____________.
    B. 1:4—it will not _______ _________.
        1. Constant in quality; does not become diminished or dimmed.
        2. Influence of _________ has no effect.

III. Just how important is this hope?
    A. It is THE source of _______________ for Christians!
        1. Look at what it did for Paul! See Acts 20:22-27; Phil. 3:8-14
        2. It is what enabled him to _____ ___________ while in jail. Acts 16:25
        3. It is why he could testify of his ______________in Christ. 2 Cor. 4:7-10.
    B. Heb. 6:19—our hope can serve as an “_____________ of the ______.”
        1. It gives us something to live for; it becomes our ___________ in life; our mission; our plan of action.
        2. Will Your Anchor Hold?

IV. Hope can _______________ us during times of ___________.
    A. 1 Thess. 4:13-18—we have hope of seeing ________ _______ in heaven
        1. Source of tremendous comfort!
    B. Peter was someone equipped to give a lesson on hope. After Jesus’ death:
        1. His hope ____________. Everything appeared to be over!
        2. Jhn. 21:3—Let’s go _____________. Did he give up? Feel of no use?
        3. 21:17—later his hope would be renewed—tend My sheep….

V. Just how ___________ is our hope?
   A. Jhn. 14:1-5—Jesus promised:
    B. 1 Peter 1:22-25—based on the _________ which cannot fail. Titus 1:1-2—based on the promise of God.
    C, Where’s the danger? We’re protected as long as we continue to __________ Jesus! 1:2; 5.
        1. Even after receiving hope we can ____________ it! 2 Tim. 4:10; Heb. 2:1-4; 6:4-6

Conclusion:
A. What hope do you have? Is your hope in heaven/spiritual things? If not, why not?



The Christian's Hope Introduction: Hope is the message of 1 Peter. Peter tells us that God is responsible for this hope. If we live in obedience to the gospel of Christ, we can live with a hope of eternal life. Because of Christ’s resurrection, we know that God will call all men into judgment. (Acts 17:31) In view of this, God has called all men everywhere to repent. So, we must respond in belief, repentance, and baptism to get into a right relationship with God. This gives us our living hope. What do we mean when we speak of hope? It carries with it desire + expectation! Hope does not have reference to that which we see and have—but to that which we are confident and expect to receive. (Rom. 8:24-25) I. Four Factors in Our Hope: A. 1:3-5—____________ has played a role in giving us hope. God is the source of ______ or _______ mercy. 1. “mercy” means: “mercy; __________ or good will toward the _____________ and afflicted, joined with a _________ to relieve them. B. 1:6-9—________________ plays a role in our hope. 1. It is to Christ that we trust and commit ourselves to in this life. 2. It is through Christ that we live in _____________ to in this life. 3. It is through Christ that we will be _____________ from ________. C. 1:10-12—The ________ ____________ plays a role in our hope. 1. OT __________________ predicted Christ’s suffering/death/etc.\| 2. Moved apostles/teachers in first century to proclaim the gospel! 3. 1 Thess. 2:13; 1 Cor. 2:13; Rom. 1:1-2 D. 1:13-17—we also play a role in gaining hope. II. What exactly are we hoping for? A. 1:4—something ___________________ & ____________________. 1. God is not perishable but ________________. 2. The crown we seek does not perish or _____________. B. 1:4—it will not _______ _________. 1. Constant in quality; does not become diminished or dimmed. 2. Influence of _________ has no effect. III. Just how important is this hope? A. It is THE source of _______________ for Christians! 1. Look at what it did for Paul! See Acts 20:22-27; Phil. 3:8-14 2. It is what enabled him to _____ ___________ while in jail. Acts 16:25 3. It is why he could testify of his ______________in Christ. 2 Cor. 4:7-10. B. Heb. 6:19—our hope can serve as an “_____________ of the ______.” 1. It gives us something to live for; it becomes our ___________ in life; our mission; our plan of action. 2. Will Your Anchor Hold? IV. Hope can _______________ us during times of ___________. A. 1 Thess. 4:13-18—we have hope of seeing ________ _______ in heaven 1. Source of tremendous comfort! B. Peter was someone equipped to give a lesson on hope. After Jesus’ death: 1. His hope ____________. Everything appeared to be over! 2. Jhn. 21:3—Let’s go _____________. Did he give up? Feel of no use? 3. 21:17—later his hope would be renewed—tend My sheep…. V. Just how ___________ is our hope? A. Jhn. 14:1-5—Jesus promised: B. 1 Peter 1:22-25—based on the _________ which cannot fail. Titus 1:1-2—based on the promise of God. C, Where’s the danger? We’re protected as long as we continue to __________ Jesus! 1:2; 5. 1. Even after receiving hope we can ____________ it! 2 Tim. 4:10; Heb. 2:1-4; 6:4-6 Conclusion: A. What hope do you have? Is your hope in heaven/spiritual things? If not, why not?