Strangers Scattered About

I PETER STRANGERS S C A T T E R E D ABOUT I Peter 1: 5 – 9 Peter acknowledges that our salvation, to be revealed in the last time, brings about great rejoicing. It is something we should always rejoice in, that we should be exceedingly glad about: our sins are forgiven! The facts about salvation, generally: A. It is reserved in Heaven. I Peter 1:4 B. We are _________ by the Holy Spirit. Eph. 1:13 C. It is secure. John 10:28 D. It is through Jesus Christ, only. I Tim. 2:5 E. It took _____ perfect sacrifice. Heb. 10:14 F. It took _______ one perfect sacrifice. Heb. 10:12 The facts about your salvation: 1. Know the facts. Your salvation is certain and secure. 2. ______________ the facts. Take time once in a while to go back to the time and place of your salvation. 3. _______ the facts. Tell someone about it. 4. Learn the facts. Your salvation is secure, right now. But, it is not complete, and won’t be until we are in heaven. If we take these steps, we will rejoice more than we do. Peter knows that we will go through times of trials and testings, so that our faith, which is much more valuable that gold and silver, will be refined and made better. We can rest assured that He will never put us in a position to fail. He will always give us a challenge He knows we can accomplish. Peter then compliments those believers scattered about, on their faith in Christ, whom they have never ________. They rejoiced with joy that was indescribable and full of glory. And the reason for that joy and glory? The salvation of their ________. Am I rejoicing today?