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Reasons For Our Hope 1 Peter 3:14-17
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“Answer” Thayer: “verbal defence, speech in defence”
We are expected to do so Jude 3; Philippians 1:17 Why? For defence of truth For benefit of asker (attacker)
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“Reason” Webster: “The cause, ground, principle or motive of any thing said or done; that which supports or justifies a determination, plan or measure” Indicates there is evidence for our hope Not expected to blindly accept John 1:45,46
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Reasons for our hope Hebrews 11:3 Romans 1:20 Psalm 19:1 Psalm 139:14
How can any intelligent being look at the universe; the human body, etc. and say all this came from nothing & without design
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“Hope” Thayer: “to anticipate, usually with pleasure”
Expectation of that which is desired Not a “mere wish” Hope based on faith in God & His word Know WHY we believe & have hope
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“hope and resurrection of the dead” “hope of the promise”
Acts 23:6 “hope of the promise” Acts 26:6, 7 “hope of the salvation” 1 Thessalonians 5:8 “hope of eternal life” Titus 3:7
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What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Hear the word of God (Romans 10:17) Believe Jesus is Christ (John 8:24) Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Remain faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)
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