2. The christian’s hope The Core of Hope
Resurrection (1 Pet. 1:3; 1 Cor. 15:1-4)
Reception (1 Pet. 1:9-12)
Theme of O.T. prophecy
Center of N.T. preaching
Focus of angelic interests
Redemption (1 Pet. 1:18-21)

3. The christian’s hope The Character of Hope
Hope is described as living (1:3)
Hope is described as a legacy (1:4)
Hope is described as locked (1:5)

4. The christian’s hope The Challenge To Hope
Variety of trials (1 Pet. 1:6)
Validating our faith (1 Pet. 1:7)
Visible by faith (1 Pet. 1:8)

5. The Continuation Of Hope
The christian’s hope
The Continuation Of Hope
Involves Pondering the Truth(1 Pet. 1:13a)
Involves Persisting to the End (1 Pet. 1:13b)
Involves Patterning our Lives After God (1 Pet. 1:14-17)