Joy of Christ's Resurrection

 JOY OF CHRIST’S RESURRECTION

04/20/2025; 1 Peter 1:3-9; Steve Thiel; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: God is worthy of our worship because He has caused His people to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Therefore, Christians can rejoice in every and all circumstances, because they have the eternal hope of heaven!

I. RESURRECTION POWER
   A. God Causes Us to be Born Again – (v.3)
   B. God Provides a Glorious Inheritance – (v. 4)
      1. That is imperishable!
      2. That is undefiled!
      3. That is unfading!
   C. God Guards Us Through Faith – (v.5)
II. RESURRECTION JOY
   A. Reason for Joy – (v.6a)
   B. Context of Joy – (vv.6b-7)
      1. Pain of Trials
      2. Purpose of Trials
III. RESURRECTION PERSPECTIVE
   A. Joy-Filled Faith – (v.8)
   B. Joy-Filled Eternity – (v.9)