My Hope is Built on Nothing Less

My Hope is Built on Nothing Less

Introduction:

Hope is THE message of 1 Peter. Peter is someone wondrously equipped to teach us about hope. Could it be, that with Jesus’ death – Peter’s hope waned? Everything appeared to be over. Jhn 21; 3 – let’s go fishing. Had he given up? Denied Jesus 3 times. Of how much value did he feel he was to Jesus? Peter, because of the death of Jesus, could testify that we can obtain a living hope of eternal life – the salvation of our souls. See 1 Pet. 1:3-9.

I. Peter identifies ____________ we’re hoping for.

A. 1:4 – something __________________ & undefiled.

1. All we see, handle, taste, smell, hear in this world is subject to ______.

2. “Undefiled” means to be free from ______________________.

B. 1:4 – this inheritance will not __________ ___________.

1. It is constant in its quality. Never diminished or dimmed.

2. W/our heavenly reward – the influence of ___________ has no effect.

C. 1:4 – this inheritance is reserved in heaven “_______ __________”

II. Just how ___________________ is this hope?

A. I believe it is the source of motivation for the Christian!

1. Note what it did for Paul! Acts 20:22-27; Phil. 3:8-14; Acts 16:25

B. Heb. 6:19 – our hope can serve as the ____________ of the soul!

1. Hope gives us something to ___________ for! Heaven!

C. This hope produces true ______________. Phil. 4:6-7

1. No matter how bad it gets the Christian still has hope! Psa 27:1-6

2. 1 Pet 1:5 – we’re protected by the __________ of __________.

III. This ___________ is dependent upon our diligently seeking God. How?

A. We must __________ God – Psa. 27:8-10

B. 1 Pet 1:13 – Prepare your __________ for action.

1. We must be mentally fit. Must pay attention to our spiritual life.

2. ______________ your mind. Pro. 4:23

3. Diligently Seek God by changing your thought pattern. Rom. 12:1-3;

C. 1:13 - Be ______________ in spirit.

1. Our journey here determines our spiritual destiny!

2. We must give full attention to our Christianity!

D. 1:13 – ____________ to the end.

1. Seek God for the entirety of life! Why? The inheritance not till the end!

E. 1:14 – travel as ___________ ___________. Not conformed to former lusts.

1. 1:22-23 – done through obedience.

F. 1:15 – put on ___________________.

1. Must become like Jesus!

2. It’s possible because of what He has done for us – 1:18-19

Conclusion:

A. Our hope is ________! 1:22-25 – based on God’s word – which does not fail.

B. Titus 1:1-2 – based on God’s ___________________.

C. Rom. 8:31-39 – as long as we seek God – we can be assured that NOTHING will separate us from Him.

D. What hope do you have?



My Hope is Built on Nothing Less Introduction: Hope is THE message of 1 Peter. Peter is someone wondrously equipped to teach us about hope. Could it be, that with Jesus’ death – Peter’s hope waned? Everything appeared to be over. Jhn 21; 3 – let’s go fishing. Had he given up? Denied Jesus 3 times. Of how much value did he feel he was to Jesus? Peter, because of the death of Jesus, could testify that we can obtain a living hope of eternal life – the salvation of our souls. See 1 Pet. 1:3-9. I. Peter identifies ____________ we’re hoping for. A. 1:4 – something __________________ & undefiled. 1. All we see, handle, taste, smell, hear in this world is subject to ______. 2. “Undefiled” means to be free from ______________________. B. 1:4 – this inheritance will not __________ ___________. 1. It is constant in its quality. Never diminished or dimmed. 2. W/our heavenly reward – the influence of ___________ has no effect. C. 1:4 – this inheritance is reserved in heaven “_______ __________” II. Just how ___________________ is this hope? A. I believe it is the source of motivation for the Christian! 1. Note what it did for Paul! Acts 20:22-27; Phil. 3:8-14; Acts 16:25 B. Heb. 6:19 – our hope can serve as the ____________ of the soul! 1. Hope gives us something to ___________ for! Heaven! C. This hope produces true ______________. Phil. 4:6-7 1. *No matter how bad it gets the Christian still has hope!* Psa 27:1-6 2. 1 Pet 1:5 – we’re protected by the __________ of __________. III. This ___________ is dependent upon our diligently seeking God. How? A. We must __________ God – Psa. 27:8-10 B. 1 Pet 1:13 – Prepare your __________ for action. 1. We must be mentally fit. Must pay attention to our spiritual life. 2. ______________ your mind. Pro. 4:23 3. Diligently Seek God by changing your thought pattern. Rom. 12:1-3; C. 1:13 - Be ______________ in spirit. 1. Our journey here determines our spiritual destiny! 2. We must give full attention to our Christianity! D. 1:13 – ____________ to the end. 1. Seek God for the entirety of life! Why? The inheritance not till the end! E. 1:14 – travel as ___________ ___________. Not conformed to former lusts. 1. 1:22-23 – done through obedience. F. 1:15 – put on ___________________. 1. Must become like Jesus! 2. It’s possible because of what He has done for us – 1:18-19 Conclusion: A. Our hope is ________! 1:22-25 – based on God’s word – which does not fail. B. Titus 1:1-2 – based on God’s ___________________. C. Rom. 8:31-39 – as long as we seek God – we can be assured that NOTHING will separate us from Him. D. What hope do you have?