Pastor Elio Marrocco's "The Blessed Life Of The Believer" sermon at New Life Christian Church on February 23, 2014. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca

1. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER

2. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
1 Peter 1:1-2
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s
elect, exiles scattered throughout the
provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia,
Asia and Bithynia,…

3. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
1 Peter 1:1-2
… 2 who have been chosen according to the
foreknowledge of God the Father, through
the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be
obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with
his blood: Grace and peace be yours in
abundance.

4. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
1 Peter 1:3
3 Praise be to the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has
given us new birth into a living hope
through the resurrection of Jesus Christ
from the dead…

5. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
1. A Living Hope.
1 Peter 1:3-4
‘Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth
into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus
Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can
never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in
heaven for you,…’

6. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
1. A Living Hope.
2. A Present Power.
1 Peter 1:5
‘…who through faith are shielded by God’s
power until the coming of the salvation that is
ready to be revealed in the last time.’

7. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
1. A Living Hope.
2. A Present Power.
3. A Rejoicing Love.
1 Peter 1:8-9
‘Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even
though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are
filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy...

8. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
1. A Living Hope.
2. A Present Power.
3. A Rejoicing Love.
1 Peter 1:8-9
‘... 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the
salvation of your souls.’

9. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
First he says, "Be holy."
1 Peter 1:13-16
‘13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and
fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be
brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at
his coming…

10. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
First he says, "Be holy."
1 Peter 1:13-16
… 14 As obedient children, do not conform to
the evil desires you had when you lived in
ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is
holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written:
“Be holy, because I am holy.”

11. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
First he says, "Be holy."
Second, he says, "Be fearful."
1 Peter 1:17-19
‘17 Since you call on a Father who judges each
person’s work impartially, live out your time as
foreigners here in reverent fear...

12. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
First he says, "Be holy."
Second, he says, "Be fearful."
1 Peter 1:17-19
... 18 For you know that it was not with
perishable things such as silver or gold that
you were redeemed from the empty way of
life handed down to you from your ancestors,

13. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
First he says, "Be holy."
Second, he says, "Be fearful."
1 Peter 1:17-19
... 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a
lamb without blemish or defect.’

14. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
First he says, "Be holy."
Second, he says, "Be fearful.“
Third, he says, ‘be priests’.
1 Peter 2:4-5
‘4 As you come to him, the living Stone—
rejected by humans but chosen by God and
precious to him—…

15. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
First he says, "Be holy."
Second, he says, "Be fearful.“
Third, he says, ‘be priests’.
1 Peter 2:4-5
… 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a
spiritual houseto be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual
sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.’

16. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
1 Peter 2:9
‘9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood,
a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you
may declare the praises of him who called you out
of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you
were not a people, but now you are the people of
God; once you had not received mercy, but now
you have received mercy.’

17. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
1 Peter 2:11
11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and
exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which
wage war against your soul.

18. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
1 Peter 2:12
12 Live such good lives among the pagans
that, though they accuse you of doing
wrong, they may see your good deeds and
glorify God on the day he visits us.

19. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
1 Peter 2:15-16
15 For it is God’s will that by doing good you
should silence the ignorant talk of foolish
people. 16 Live as free people, but do not use
your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as
God’s slaves.

20. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
1 Peter 2:21
21 To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example,
that you should follow in his steps.

21. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
Isaiah 53:7
7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did
not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb
to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its
shearers is silent, so he did not open his
mouth.

22. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
1 Peter 2:23
23 When they hurled their insults at him, he
did not retaliate; when he suffered, he
made no threats. Instead, he entrusted
himself to him who judges justly.

23. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
1 Peter 4:19
19 So then, those who suffer according to
God’s will should commit themselves to
their faithful Creator and continue to do
good.

24. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
Luke 23:34
34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they
do not know what they are doing.”And they
divided up his clothes by casting lots.

25. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
Matthew 5:44
44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray
for those who persecute you…

26. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
Luke 23:46
46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father,
into your hands I commit my spirit.”When
he had said this, he breathed his last.

27. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
1 Peter 2:24
24 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on
the cross, so that we might die to sins and
live for righteousness; “by his wounds you
have been healed.”

28. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
1 Peter 2:25
25 For “you were like sheep going astray,”
but now you have returned to the Shepherd
and Overseer of your souls.

29. THE BLESSED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER
Isaiah 53:6
6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each
of us has turned to our own way; and the
LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.