"Sometimes It Hurts"   1 Peter 1:3-12
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Who Cares?
1. The Present Position of the Believer:  A.  A Living Hope      B.  A reserved inheritance
                                                                                           C.  A secure salvation
2. The Present Trials of the Believer:  A. The presence of trials     B. The purpose of trials
3. The Present Joy of the Believer:  A. The believer's  relationship with Christ
                                                                                 B. The believer's rejoicing with Christ
4. The Future Blessings of the Believer:  A. The promise of their salvation
                                                                                           B. The mystery of their salvation