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On this week’s TouchPointes 03.37 – “Calamity in Christ” – Caleb Robison

“Calamity in Christ”

A Living Hope, and a Sure Salvation – 1 Peter 1:1-9 NASB1995

1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,

To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure.

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to obtainan inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 8 and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.“ 1 Peter 1:1-9 NASB1995

• THREE (3) views on Calamity:
• 1. Enjoy hope in truth, 1 Peter 1:1-9 NASB1995.
• 2. Christ gives joy in midst of calamity, v.8.
• 3. Love of God holds us fast in calamities, Romans 8:35-37.