GOD'S ABUNDANT MERCY

Introduction:

A. The Life Of Peter

1. A successful fisherman.

2. A bungling student.

3. A "successful" fisher of men.

B. His Christian Vision

1. Christianity changes your life.

2. Christians and the church are special.

3. God and Jesus are the reason.

Body: 1 Peter 1: 3 - 5

I. Give Honor Where Due.

A. Blessed be God.

B. He is the Father of Jesus.

II. His Abundant Mercy.

A. We are born again (begotten again).

1. God gave us life originally.

2. He is the only One able to "re-create" us perfectly.

B. We have a living hope.

1. It is not dead - something to give up on.

2. It is not false - based upon a lie.

3. It is alive - changes life and how we live.

C. We have an eternal inheritance.

1. It is incorruptible - will not perish, decay, will last.

2. It is undefiled - unsoiled, pure, free from deformity.

3. It does not fade - perpetual, continual, un-ending.

4. It is reserved - has your name on it, only for you.

D. We have continual protection.

1. Kept by God's power.

2. Kept through faith.

3. Kept for salvation.

Conclusion:

A. God Is Worthy Of Praise.

1. He has blessed us.

2. He has given to us.

3. He is watching over us.

B. Are You Ready For "The Last Times Revelation" (v. 5).