According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Titus 1:2 ESV / 16 helpful votes. Born Again to a Living Hope. Rather, it’s His death. David Guzik - We are born again to a living hope because we have eternal life in a Savior who has conquered death Himself. Pastor Brian Walker. 6 In this you greatly rejoice, for a little while now, if it is necessary, having been grieved by various trials, 7 that the tested genuineness of you faith—infinitely more valuable than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, … ... It’s a time of joy and feelings of new hope. Born Again to a Living Hope… 66:10; Prov. They were born again to a living hope by the resurrection of Christ from the dead. 4:7; 5:8; 1 Thess. It seems odd to me that Easter is so overlooked b y most believers, that it’s not taken seriously enough. Because of his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead". 66:10; Prov. The heavenly inheritance is the ultimate end of our regeneration; the hope of that inheritance is the present joy of the Christian life. 12 (W)It was revealed to them that (X)they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you (Y)by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, (Z)things into which angels long to look. God has mercifully caused us to be born again to a living hope, to an inheritance, to a salvation. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. So thanks be to God that we have been begotten again to a living hope. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, and guest Rev. 1Co 15:20-23 [By the abundant mercy of God, and upon the basis of Jesus' own resurrection, then, we have been "born again" to a living hope! 13:17; Luke 10:24], Isa. 1 Peter 1:3–5, Part 1 // Born Again to a Living Hope from Desiring God on Vimeo. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 2:7, 10; 1 Cor. (P)Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining (Q)the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. The child of God, the one born into God s family, is described as having a living hope. Born Again to a Living Hope: Sermon on 1 Peter 1:1-5 His heart was pounding. (P)Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining (Q)the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. God “has caused us to be born again to a living hope.” The “new birth” results in a living hope. 1:7-12], 2 Pet. Born Again to a Living Hope (1Peter 1:3-7) Blessed be the God and F... ather of our Lord Jesus Christ! 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by (J)various trials, 7 so that (K)the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes (L)though it is tested by (M)fire—may be found to result in (N)praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Yet we would never know it, we would never experience this hope unless He died on the cross and rose again first. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. (2 Timothy 1:7.) 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