Growing in the New Life

1 Peter

Introduction:

Being a Christian is not a hobby, a costume, or some program… It is a new life!

Are you growing in that new life? Let’s notice three realities…

Main Body:

B________

By Divine mercy/grace

1 Peter 1:3; 5:12

Through the _______________

1:3; 3:20-21; 1:22-25

To a hopeful inheritance

1:3-5; 5:10-11

I_____________

Avoiding the t_________

1 Peter 2:1

Longing for milk

2:2

T_______________ his goodness

2:3

C_______________

Mentally prepared

1 Peter 1:13

Not c_______________

1:14

Engaged in h_____________

1:15-17

Conclusion:

In the gospel, God gives us new life!

We need proper nourishment to grow and be healthy

Since that means we’re in his family, we are to adopt a certain mindset & lifestyle

Gantt Carter (5/17/26)