Anchored - Part 1 [Notes]

In a world full of uncertainties, how can we stay rooted in our faith? Join us for "Anchored," a five-week series through 1 Peter, where we’ll discover how Christ and His Word give us strength to face life’s storms. We’ll explore how the hope of eternal life, trusting God through political uncertainties, navigating family relationships with grace, confronting the reality of suffering for our faith, and standing strong as a church family in challenging times anchor us in Him. This series reminds us that when we’re anchored in Christ, we can endure anything life throws our way with hope and joy.

Takeaway: We have hope, now and forever, because of Jesus.

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1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ: To the temporary residents dispersed in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and set apart by the Spirit for obedience and for sprinkling with the blood of Jesus Christ. May grace and peace be multiplied to you.
– 1 Peter 1:1-2 (HCSB)

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ: To the temporary residents dispersed in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
– 1 Peter 1:1 (HCSB)

Chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and set apart by the Spirit for obedience and for sprinkling with the blood of Jesus Christ. May grace and peace be multiplied to you.
– 1 Peter 1:2 (HCSB)

The Lord is patient, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.
– 1 Peter 3:9 (HCSB)

Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to His great mercy, He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and into an inheritance that is imperishable, uncorrupted, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. You are being protected by God’s power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
– 1 Peter 2:3-5 (HCSB)

And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins.
– 1 Corinthians 15:17 (HCSB)

 elpis: "to look forward with confidence to that which is good and beneficial."
– Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament

We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, concerning those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who have no hope.
– 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (HCSB)

We have hope, now and forever, because of Jesus.

You rejoice in this, though now for a short time you have had to struggle in various trials so that the genuineness of your faith—more valuable than gold, which perishes though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. You love Him, though you have not seen Him. And though not seeing Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy, because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
– 1 Peter 1:6-9 (HCSB)

In this life, you will have troubles. But take heart; I have overcome the world.
– John 16:33 (HCSB)

We have hope, now and forever, because of Jesus.

Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that would come to you searched and carefully investigated. They inquired into what time or what circumstances the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating when He testified in advance to the messianic sufferings and the glories that would follow. It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you. These things have now been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Angels desire to look into these things.
– 1 Peter 1:10-12 (HCSB)

The reality of the Christian’s living hope was held in awe and wonder by the angelic hosts of heaven. Prophets and angels alike wondered about ‘this salvation’ in the grace that was to come.
– Bible Knowledge Commentary

We have hope, now and forever, because of Jesus.

Isn't He Good // You Keep Hope Alive // I Won't Forget // O Praise the Name (Anástasis) // Living Hope

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