Praise God for saving us! – 1 Peter 1:3-5 1) Grounds of our salvation – v3a 2) Guarantee of our salvation – vv3b-5 -Why can we be certain that our salvation is secure? When will we receive our final salvation (inheritance)? -How does having hope give us an opportunity to point others to Jesus (see Eph 2:14; 1 Th 4:12; 1 Pt 3:15) -As you think about your salvation, what attributes of God do you want to praise Him for? -How should knowing that we have a future incorruptible inheritance affect a Christian's view of money and possessions? -How has this passage both excited you about where you are heading, and increased your confidence that you'll get there? Other passages to consider: Ex 34:6; Matt 5:5; 6:19-21; Jn 3:1-6; Rom 8:12-25; 1 Cor 15:50-58; Eph 1:16-18; 2:1-7; Col 3:4; Titus 2:13; 1 Pet 1:3-9,13,23; Rev 21:1-5