2. God is to be praised, 1 Pt. 1:3 Abundant mercy, Rom. 5:6-8 Begotten again, Jn. 3:3-5 Living hope, Titus 1:1, 2

3. God has provided an inheritance, 1 Pt. 1:4 Led by the Spirit, Rom. 8:14-17 Incorruptible, undefiled, Mt. 6:19-21 Reserved in heaven

4. God keeps us, 1 Pt. 1:5 By His power, Jn. 10:27-29 Through faith, Rom. 1:16; Heb. 11:6 For salvation, Col. 3:4

5. We face various trials, 1 Pt. 1:6 Individually but not uncommon ∙Rebellious children, Eph. 6:1-3 ∙Marriage problems, Eph. 5:22-25 ∙Physical afflictions, Jas. 5:13, 14 ∙Persecutions, Mt. 5:10-12 For a little while, 2 Cor. 4:16-18

6. Our faith is more precious than gold, 1 Pt. 1:7 Proving, Jas. 1:2-4 Judgment Day, 2 Cor. 5:10 Praise, honor, glory, Eph. 4:1-3

7. Our faith is to sustain us, 1 Pt. 1:8 Love, Jn. 14:15 Belief without seeing, Jn. 20:28, 29 Inexpressible joy

8. The result of our steadfast faith Is the salvation of our souls. 1 Pt. 1:9