(Note: This is a summary of a sermon preached on July 15, 2012. Audio of this sermon can be found here A manuscript can be found here SDG)
As Peter begins his letter to minister to an increasing persecute and disheartened church, he focuses on four aspects of the great salvation we have in Christ.
1) Our salvation is based on and produces in us a living hope.
2) Our salvation is secured for us by God and He is keeping it imperishable, undefiled and unfading for us.
3) Our salvation is based on a genuine, precious faith that is graciously tested by God
4) Our salvation is magnificent and yields in us inexpressible joy.
It is Peter's hope and mine as well that these realities will redirect the focus of our hearts and minds. Perhaps the struggles and the failures and the disappointments of life will become less traumatic as we see our lives through the lens of our salvation in Christ.
To God Alone be the Glory
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