1 Peter 1:3-5

1 PETER chapter 1 verses 3 though 5

I. Introduction:

A. Background of the text (who, what and why)

B. Type of genre (Doxology) (, , , )

II. Body:

A. To be born again

1. Dead in our trespasses and sin (, )

1. Dead in our trespasses and sin (, )

2. A change in our federal headship (, )

B. To a living hope

1. Hope based on knowledge (, )

2. Hope based on agreement (, , , , )

3. Hope based on trust (, , , , , , , , , , , )

C. To obtain an inheritance

1. A better king (God vs man) (, )

2. A better kingdom (new heaven vs a small piece of Canaan) (, , )

3. A better position in the kingdom (Sons of God vs sons of Adam) (, )

III. Conclusion:

A. God is the acting agent in salvation

B. Live consistent with God’s promises

C. Keep your eyes on the prize (inheritance)

D. The proper response is repentance and faith in God’s promises. ()