1. today’s reading from god’s word: 1 Peter 1.13-19

2. 1 Peter 1.13-14 13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance,

3. 1 Peter 1.15-17 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,

4. 1 Peter 1.18-19 18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.

5. 1 PETER 1.13-191 PETER 1.13-19

6. A Present Dilemma: Too many believe they can earn their salvation. Some just “trust the Lord,” and refuse all spiritual responsibility.

7. We desperately need a sound understanding of salvation!

8. Our appreciation of salvation should express itself in total commitment.

9. A Present Dilemma: Many are becoming materialists, sensualists, or both. Many believe we can get by with the minimums of service.

10. 1 Peter 1.3-5: The Great Blessings Given Every Christian

11. 1 Peter 1.3 Note the stress on our hope.

12. 1 Peter 1.4 Note the inheritance.

13. 1 Peter 1.5 Note the protection.

14. 1 Peter 1.10-12: The Beauty of These Things

15. 1 Peter 1.13-19: There is a price to be paid for these blessings!

16. 1 Peter 1.13 Salvation involves mind and body.

17. 1 Peter 1.13 Think seriously about your salvation.

18. 1 Peter 1.13 Your hope is in Christ: Not Yourself!

19. 1 Peter 1.14 Live righteously in your conduct.

20. 1 Peter 1.15-16 Be holy in your behavior.

21. 1 Peter 1.17 We must realize the seriousness of our commitment.

22. 1 Peter 1.18-19 18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot We must live in awareness of what our salvation cost Jesus.

23. How serious are you about being saved?

24. 1 PETER 1.13-191 PETER 1.13-19