“The Big Picture of God’s Redemptive Work in His Children”

Abounding Grace Church

Our focus in this sermon is Peter's brief, but comprehensivedoxology written to believers who were suffering because of theirfaith. While his letter contains many instructive expressions ofencouragement, his majestic words of praise in these three versesremind them of the broad scope of God's saving work in their lives,truths we too need to keep in mind.1. He____________ blesses___________ God________ for _______His_______that brought about our new birth and gave us a living hope through Christ's resurrection (vs3).2. He_________ blesses________ God_______ for________the___________He has reserved in heaven for His children (vs 4).3. He __________blesses____________ God__________ for _________His__________over His children until the day He calls us home and we experience the definitive phase of our salvation (vs 5).