Introduction
I Peter 1:3-5I must first believe that Jesus rose from the dead.
Acts 2:3, 24, 31Peter reached a spiritual low point after denying Christ.Luke 24:11-12, 17-27, 45-49 – The life work of the apostles would be to tell people about the risen Jesus.Acts 1:1-8Acts 2:36 – What changed for Peter? The resurrection!I Corinthians 15:12-17 – If Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, how could we believe anything He said? But He did rise!I must get to work!
Acts 2:38; 3:15, 19-20Acts 17:18, 30-31 – This is the proof that we need to repent!Romans 1:4-5I must die to sin and walk in newness of life!
Romans 6:1-4Jesus (spiritual)
Me (physical)
Death
Dead to sin
Burial
Buried in baptism
Resurrection
Walk in newness of life
Our goal should be to never sin again!Philippians 3:6-11 – However hard it is to put away the old life, it’s worth it!Colossians 2:12; 3:1-14I Peter 2:24