Hope that Fuels Holiness

 Hope that Fuels Holiness 

1 Peter 1:13-21

Hears of the Word:

THEME:  Peter writes to encourage suffering Christians to stand firm and live holy lives amid trials. Today, we face less danger but still need exhortation to holiness; don't take freedom for granted.

I. A clear call to holiness

• Holiness is positional (set apart at salvation) and practical (lived out in conduct).

II. Three Marks of Holy Life (v. 14-16)

• Nonconformity to the World 

Statement of Truth:

The world tries and tries to shape us into its image; God calls us to be shaped into the image of Christ. 

• Motivation from Christ (v. 17-21)

o Redeemed with the precious blood of Christ, the unblemished Lamb

o Gratitude for the extreme cost God paid leads us to live to please Him

• To be continued...

Result: Faith and hope rest in God who raised and glorified Christ



Doers of the Word:

1.  What specific step can you take to resist conforming and pursue transformation?

2.  Ask yourself honestly: Am I living in a way that glorifies God? Does my conduct make the gospel noticeable and attractive to those around me, or am I too similar to the world to stand out? Journal one change that could make your faith more distinct this week.

3.  What does "reverent fear" (holy awe, not terror) look like in your daily decisions?

4.  Pastor Steven touched on this "mind-bender" and God's perspective outside time. How does knowing your salvation was planned before creation deepen your sense of value and security?








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