How does John 3:3-8 support this passage? Why is it so important to be born again?
God gives those who are born again 3 amazing gifts, according to this passage. What are they?
1. A Living Hope
What is Biblical hope?
What is our hope based upon? Why is this important? (See Col. 1:15-19)
Our living hope is a gift for God the to us, by God the giving us new birth (being born again) because of the resurrection of God the . (Jesus)
2. An Inheritance
What is an inheritance? How do you get an inheritance? What does Romans 8:15-17 say about this? Why is this important to understand?
Peter gives us 4 characteristics of this inheritance. What are they?
- It is IMPERISHABLE. Meaning…
- It is UNDEFILED. Meaning…
What does Romans 8:20-22 teach us about this aspect of our inheritance?
- It is UNFADING (Gr. amaranton) Meaning…
- It is KEPT for us. Meaning…
How do John 10:28-30, Matt. 6:19-21 help us understand this aspect of our inheritance?
3. Salvation
Why is it important that God gives us salvation? What are we saved from?
Because of these 3 gifts, what can we do? We can !