1. We believers have a living hope because we have been “born again” (v. 3a).
2. The objective basis for the new birth: The historic resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead (v. 3b).
3. Our living hope: An imperishable inheritance (vv. 4-5).
Protestant means to protest Roman doctrine as well as being “pro” foundational truths.
1. The origin of Holy Scripture: It is “breathed out” by God (v. 16).
2. The profitability of Holy Scripture (v. 16b).
3. The sufficiency of Holy Scripture (v. 17).
1. The reason why Christ’s blood needed to be shed.
2. The significance of Christ’s blood.
3. The blessings of Christ’s sprinkled blood.
1. The first and most important key to spiritual growth as a follower of Christ is the apostles’ teaching.
2. Another important key to Christian growth is the Christian fellowship of Christ’s church.
3. A third important key to spiritual growth in Christ is the breaking of bread.
4. Another vital key to spiritual growth is prayer.