A people with a living hope

~~~~~~~ No 1 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~~~ **Considering 1 Peter 1:1-4** In these verses Peter seeks to strengthen the brethren though discerning the fruits of their election, life through Christ, and having an eternal home. *1/ Election known by what is connected with it - (1 Peter 1:2) 2/ Life from the dead through Christ's resurrection - (1 Peter 1:3) 3/ The end in view - an incorruptible inheritance - (1 Peter 1:4)* **Sermon Summary:** Rooted in the sovereign grace of God the Father, the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, and the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, election is not based on human merit but on divine foreknowledge and mercy, evidenced through holy separation, obedience, and faith in Christ's sacrifice. The resurrection of Christ is presented as the foundation of a living hope, sustaining believers through spiritual dryness and doubt, and affirming their union with a living Saviour who intercedes for them in heaven. This hope is anchored in an incorruptible, undefiled, and unfading inheritance—securely reserved in heaven—offering comfort and assurance to God's people as they journey through a world marked by decay and impermanence. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, inviting believers to discern their election not through speculation but through the transformative marks of sanctification, obedience, and reliance on Christ's finished work.