Pastor Hardie de Beer

HOPE ON OFFER

1 Peter 1:2-4 NIV

Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!

In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope

through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead …

1 Peter 1:2-4 NIV

‘ … and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade.

This inheritance is kept in heaven for you …’

1 Peter 1:2-4 NIV

AN INHERITANCE – BORN INTO

Eternal life

Christ’s character and redemption

Father’s favour

BORN INTO LIVING HOPE Romans 5:1-5

Suffering produces perseverance

Perseverance produces character

Character produces hope

This hope does not put us to shame,

because of God’s love

HOPE ON OFFER:• Hope by the Holy Spirit

• Trust in the finished work of Jesus • Entrusting yourself to the character of

the Father

1 Peter 3:15 NIV

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks

you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

‘God takes the JUNK of our lives and He makes the greatest ART

in the world out of it.’ Rich Mullins

GRACE LEADING TO HOPE: Empowers

Enables

Sustains

Adds His power to your effort

‘Some days grace will cause you to enjoy what is happening, and some days grace will cause you to endure what is happening, but every day is

a day of grace.’ Graham Cooke