Text: 1 Peter 1:3–5

Introduction

Peter opens his letter with praise to God for His great salvation. Even in suffering, believers can rejoice because God’s mercy has given us new life, a living hope, and a secure inheritance.

• According to His abundant mercy, God has given us new birth.
• Salvation begins with God, not us.
• The new birth (John 3:3) means being made spiritually alive through His mercy.

• We are born again to a living hope through Christ’s resurrection.
• Our hope is living because it rests in a living Savior.
• Earthly hopes fade; this one endures forever.

• Our inheritance is:

– Incorruptible (cannot decay).

– Undefiled (unstained by sin).

– Unfading (never loses its glory).

• It is reserved in heaven and kept by God’s power through faith.

• Peter’s message is more than doctrine—it is praise.
• Salvation is planned by the Father, purchased by the Son, and preserved by the Spirit.
• We can rejoice even in trials because our salvation is secure.

Conclusion

Our salvation rests in God’s mercy, our hope in Christ’s resurrection, and our inheritance in God’s power. Let us live in praise and gratitude for His saving work.

Revival October 10-11-2025

Revival message preached by Corey Martinez 10/10/2025

1 Peter 1:1-2

In a world of constant change, Jesus Christ remains our unchanging anchor (Hebrews 13:8).

1. God’s Love Never Fades

• His grace and strength are always present. • His faithfulness works in every circumstance. • His concern for justice is unchanging.

1. A Solid Foundation

• Build on the rock of Christ (Matthew 7). • Shifting sands of culture/opinion will not stand.

1. God Works All Things for Good

• Romans 8:28—God redeems pain into blessing. • The cross turned the greatest evil into the greatest good.

1. The Best Is Yet to Come

• Jeremiah 29:11—God’s plan is filled with peace and hope. • For believers, the best is always ahead.

1. Living With Unshakable Peace

• God’s peace is unshakable. • Equips us to do good, pursue justice, and live with hope.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. His love, foundation, purpose, promise, and peace never change.