Take Notes x Take Notes Dr. Montia Setzler, Lead Pastor April 28, 2024 <strong>Because He Lives – Everything Changes</strong> The Resurrection Brings a Hope of Heaven 1 Peter 1:3–9 (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 4 and into an inheritance that is imperishable, uncorrupted, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. 5 You are being protected by God’s power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 You rejoice in this, though now for a short time you have had to struggle in various trials 7 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. 8 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, 9 because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. <em><strong>Because of the resurrection of Jesus:</strong></em> 1. <strong>WE HAVE A NEW</strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span><strong> WITH GOD vv 3-4</strong> · Our hope in the resurrection is a living hope. 1 Peter 1:21 (HCSB) …who through Him are believers in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. · His resurrection <span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span> our inheritance from God. Ephesians 1:13–14 (HCSB) When you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and when you believed in Him, you were also sealed with the promised Holy Spirit. 14 He is the down payment of our inheritance, for the redemption of the possession, to the praise of His glory. <strong>2. WE HAVE NEW <span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span> PROVIDED BY GOD v 5</strong> · The resurrection proves that He is powerful enough to protect us. 2 Timothy 1:12 (HCSB) …and that is why I suffer these things. But I am not ashamed, because I know the One I have believed in and am persuaded that He is able to guard what has been entrusted to me until that day. · God’s power is <span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span> by our faith. Colossians 1:11 (HCSB) May you be strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy… <strong>3. WE HAVE A NEW <span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span> THAT GIVES GLORY TO GOD vv 6-7</strong> · Our faith does not guarantee an easy road. 1 Peter 4:12 (HCSB) Dear friends, don’t be surprised when the fiery ordeal comes among you to test you as if something unusual were happening to you. · Our faith ultimately brings praise,<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span> , and honor to God. <strong>4. WE HAVE A NEW <span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span> BECAUSE OF OUR PROMISE OF SALVATION FROM GOD vv 8-9</strong> · The resurrection of Jesus produces joy that emanates from our belief. · The resurrection <span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span> our place in heaven. 2 Corinthians 5:1 (HCSB) For we know that if our temporary, earthly dwelling is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal dwelling in the heavens, not made with hands. <strong>The Next Step:</strong> Receive the promise of eternity in heaven the resurrection brings by accepting Jesus as Savior. Email Your Notes PUBLICATIONSView the weekly prayer sheet HERE! To view the April Connection, click HERE!