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A LIVING HOPE (1 OF 5)

by Spike Hogan

Scripture: 1st Peter 1:1-5
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A Living Hope (1 of 5)
Series: Life Lessons
Spike Hogan
1st Peter 1:1-5


A LIVING HOPE

''Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God's elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.'' 1 Peter 1:1-5 (NIV)

(This study is so important for us in 2020...before we go any further, let's PRAY)

Understanding Peter's World

''Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God's elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia...She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark. Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.'' 1 Peter 1:1-2; 5:13-14 (NIV)

(Any time you study God's Word it's important to understand the writer, the times he's writing in and the context of what is written. Simon Peter is one of the 3 leading Disciples of Jesus with James and John. What he says carries weight because he walked and talked with Jesus. Peter saw and heard things the other Disciples didn't see. He was with Jesus, James and John on the mountain when Moses and Abraham showed up and The Father spoke to them, He was with Jesus during his trial as Peter denied him 3 times, He was with Jesus after He was resurrected and Jesus forgave Him and told him to feed His sheep. He is a leading preacher and teacher ...

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