An Undying Hope

The Benefits of the Doctrine

Resurrection Sunday Series

Part 5: An Undying Hope

1 Peter 1:3

Hope and Hopelessness

I. The Source of Salvation: The Father (1:3a)

A. The Meaning of Blessing God

! blessed eulogetos, eulogeo, eulogia

praised, well spoken of

B. The Difference in Blessing God (Old vs New)

C. The Right God to be Blessed

II. The Basis of Salvation: Mercy (1:3b1-6)

A. The Meaning of Mercy

! mercy pity, compassion

B. Our Need for Mercy

III. The Nature of Salvation: New Birth (1:3b7-13)

A. The Meaning of Being Born Again

B. The Outcome of Being Born Again

IV. The Means of Salvation: The Resurrection: (1:3b18-26)

V. The Consequence of Salvation: Hope (1:3b14-17)

A. The Hopeless Condition of Man

B. The Hope of the Believer