“Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to God’s elect, strangers in the world.” (1:1)

1. Living with hope in Christ will not guarantee an easy life.
   A. Who will harm someone who is eager to do good?
   B. Some folks will. Doing what is right is not always popular.
   C. But don’t be frightened.
   
   
2. Living with hope in Christ will guarantee eternal life.
   
   
3. Living with hope in Christ motivates us to share life.
   A. We’ll be ready to give a reason for the hope we have.
   B. We will give it with gentleness and respect.
   C. Our behavior will back up the words we speak.