1. A MESSAGE FOR TODAY’S CHURCH FROM PETER THE APOSTLE I & II PETER The Meaning of Grace Part 1 1

2. The Many Lives of Peter Successful fisherman Disciple of Jesus Church leader Author

3. We will learn not only what God’s Grace means but also what God’s Grace does.

4. What Grace is not Liberalism

5. What Grace is not Liberalism Permissiveness

6. What Grace is not Liberalism Permissiveness Worldliness

7. What Grace is not Liberalism Permissiveness Worldliness Premeditation

8. Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen - I Peter 1:1

9. according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure. - I Peter 1:2

10. The Reasons for Access is fourfold: 1.Jesus shed His blood 2.They obeyed the gospel 3.The Holy Spirit has filled them 4.God knew from the beginning that those who obeyed would receive the blessings.

11. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, - I Peter 1:3

12. to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. - I Peter 1:4-5

13. In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; - I Peter 1:6-7

14. and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls. - I Peter 1:8-9

15. Remaining faithful while waiting does several things: 1.Confirms genuine faith

16. Remaining faithful while waiting does several things: 1.Confirms genuine faith 2.Honors Christ

17. Remaining faithful while waiting does several things: 1.Confirms genuine faith 2.Honors Christ 3.Generates love and joy

18. Remaining faithful while waiting does several things: 1.Confirms genuine faith 2.Honors Christ 3.Generates love and joy 4.Guarantees salvation

19. As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful searches and inquiries, seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. - I Peter 1:10-11

20. It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which angels long to look. - I Peter 1:12

21. Grace = Security 1.Comes from God

22. Grace = Security 1.Comes from God 2.Grows stronger with adversity

23. Grace = Security 1.Comes from God 2.Grows stronger with adversity 3.Has lasted throughout the ages

24. Jesus’ Promise: It won’t be easy but it will be worth it.