2. 1 Peter 1:3-5 3 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,

3. 1 Peter 1:3-5 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade – kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

4. I. Why We Have Hope in Christ CC element by 3.0

5. I. Why We Have Hope in Christ 1. A Living Relationship with the Risen Christ CC element by 3.0 1 Peter 1:3b (NIV) – In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead ….

6. I. Why We Have Hope in Christ 2. A Living Inheritance in Heaven CC element by 3.0 1 Peter 1:4 (NIV) – … and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade – kept in heaven for you,

7. I. Why We Have Hope in Christ 3. A Living Power to Protect Our Place in God’s Family CC element by 3.0 1 Peter 1:5 (NIV) – 5 … who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

8. II. How to Share Our Hope in Christ 1 Peter 3:15-16 15 But in your hearts set apart 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. CC elements by 3.0

9. II. How to Share Our Hope in Christ 1 Peter 3:15-16 But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. CC elements by 3.0

10. II. How to Share Our Hope in Christ 1. “Set apart Christ as Lord.”  That’s worship! CC elements by 3.0

11. II. How to Share Our Hope in Christ 1. “Set apart Christ as Lord.”  That’s worship! CC elements by 3.0

12. II. How to Share Our Hope in Christ 2. “Always be prepared to give an answer.”  That’s witness! CC elements by 3.0

13. II. How to Share Our Hope in Christ 3. “Do this with gentleness and respect.”  That’s the way to share effectively! CC elements by 3.0