1. 1 Peter 1:23
“For you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and abiding word of God.”

3. 1 Peter Chapter 1
Born Again

5. Persecuted Hope Rome Caught Fire While Nero Was Emperor (A.D. 64).
Some Believe Nero Set The Fire Himself, But This Has Not Been Proven.
Nero Blamed Christians For The Fire, But The Persecution Did Not Remain In Rome.
Some Believe Peter Wrote This Letter Just After Rome Caught Fire.

6. Chapter 1 Born Again 1:3 1:23 What You How Results Must Do To Be Of
Since
Are Born
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Results Of
Being
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1:3
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Born Again
Born Again

7. Because You Are Born Again
“Because You Are A Nelson”
“Because You Are Born Again”

8. How You Were Born Again
“By His Great MERCY Has Caused Us To Be Born Again.”
You Didn’t Deserve To Be A Nelson.
There Was Nothing You Could Do To Earn Your Spot In That Family.
But Now That You Are A Nelson, You’ve Got To Act Like A Nelson.
1 Pet. 2:9-10

9. How You Were Born Again Titus 3:5 Eph. 2:4-10
Mercy Does Not Become Obsolete With Works. It Becomes Void Without Them.
Mercy = The Free Gift
Works = The Responsibility of the Gift.

10. How You Were Born Again
“For You Have Been Born Again…Through The Living and Abiding Word of God” (1:23).
Birth Begins With A Seed.
The Seed Grows Into A New Life.
The Seed Is Imperishable.
1 Pet. 2:2

11. How You Were Born Again
“Since You Have In Obedience To The Truth Purified Your Souls” (1:22).
Partial Birth
Heb 5:9
“And having been made perfect, He became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation.”

12. 1 Pet. 4:17
“For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?”

13. John 3:5
“Jesus answered, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.’”

15. 1 Peter Chapter 1 Lesson # 2
Born Again
Northside 2/24/08

16. Chapter 1 Born Again 1:3 1:23 How To Be Born Again Results Of Being
What
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Must Do
Since
Are Born
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1:3
1:23
Born Again
Born Again

17. Results of Being Born Again
The Spoiled or Selfish Child
The Suffering Child
“Born Again To A Living Hope Through The Resurrection of Jesus Christ” (1:3).
1 Pet. 1:13
Where Does Peter Put The Focus? – 1:5,7,13; 4:13
1 Pet. 3:15

18. Results of Being Born Again
“To Obtain An Inheritance” (1:4)
Imperishable, Undefiled, Will Not Fade Away.
Reserved In Heaven For YOU.

19. Results of Being Born Again
“Protected By the Power of God” (1:5; 2Thess. 3:3)
“through faith”
Matt. 6:25; Luke 12:5
“For a Salvation Ready to be Revealed in the last time.” (1:5)
Salvation of Your Souls (1:9).
The Prophets & Angels Were Serving You (1:10-12).

20. Results of Being Born Again
“Yeah But I Am Going Through A Tough Time”
“In This You Greatly Rejoice” (1:6-7).
What Kind of Joy (1:8)?
Proves Your Faith As You Carry On.
What Kind of Faith (1:7)?

21. Results of Being Born Again
James 4:8
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”

22. 1 Peter Chapter 1 Lesson # 3
Born Again
Northside 3/16/08

23. Chapter 1 Born Again 1:3 1:23 How To Be Born Again Results Of Being
What
You
Must Do
Since
Are Born
Again
1:3
1:23
Born Again
Born Again

24. Since You Are Born Again…
Act Like It. Let The World Know It.
Gird Up The Loins of Your Mind (For Action) [13].
The 1st Passover
“Roll Up Your Sleeves”
1 Pet. 5:8-9

25. Since You Are Born Again…
Keep Sober in Spirit [13].
Sober = Be Alert, In Control, Calm
Are We Looking Out For The Devil and His Temptations? Are We Evaluating Our Spiritual Life?
1 Thess. 5:5-9
Acts 26:25

26. Since You Are Born Again…
Fix Your Hope On Grace [13].
Focus = Look For The Time When Grace Will Be Brought At Jesus’ 2nd Coming.
Focus = Don’t Get Caught Up In What Is Happening To You Now.
Col. 3:1-2

27. Since You Are Born Again…
Be Holy [14-16].
As Obedient Children.
Be Like Your Father
Don’t Be Conformed To The FORMER Lusts. These You Performed In Ignorance.
Rom. 6:1ff

28. Since You Are Born Again…
Conduct Yourself In Fear [17].
The Key To Holiness.
As Obedient Children.
Acts 9:31

29. Since You Are Born Again…
Conduct Yourself In Knowledge [18-21].
The Key To Fear
What Did You Inherit From Your Forefathers?
What Did You Inherit From Jesus?
What Did It Take To Release You From Bondage?

30. Since You Are Born Again…
Love One Another [22].
This Is Why You Were Born Again.
Sincerely
Fervently
From The Heart

31. Since You Are Born Again…
Gird Up The Loins of Your Mind For Action.
“Roll Up Your Sleeves”
Keep Sober In Spirit.
Be Alert and In Control
Fix Your Hope On Grace.
Have The Right Focus
Be Holy.
Be Like Your Father
Conduct Yourself In Fear.
Reverence & Humility = The Key To Holiness
Conduct Yourself In Knowledge.
The Key To Fear
Love One Another.