This is what we've gained in Christ

1 Peter

• New life: we are born again (1:3)
• Hope that is alive and unchanging (1:3)
• An inheritance in Heaven that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading (1:5)
• We are guarded by God’s power (1:6)
• Genuine faith that is more precious than gold because gold perishes, but our faith will never perish (1:7)
• Inexpressible, glorious joy (1:8)
• Salvation (1:9, 3:7)
• Grace through the revelation of Jesus Christ (1:13)
• Impartial judgment from the Father (1:17)
• We have been ransomed from futile ways that are a part of our human nature (1:18)
• We’ve been ransomed not by something perishable that will let us down, but by the precious blood of Jesus (1:19)
• Faith and hope in God (1:21)
• New life, and it’s life that won’t perish but will last forever (1:23)
• We have tasted the Lord’s goodness (2:3)
• Community and purpose (2:5)
• We are chosen and precious to God with divine purpose and high calling (2:9)
• We have been rescued from darkness and brought into the light (2:9)
• We belong to God (2:10)
• Mercy (2:10)
• Freedom (2:16)
• The example of Christ, so that we don’t have to figure this out on our own (2:21)
• A substitute on the cross (2:24)
• The ability to die to sin and live to righteousness (2:24)
• Healing, in every single way (2:24)
• No fear (3:13)
• Strength from God for service (4:11)
• Restoration, Confirmation, Strength, and Stability in the midst of suffering (5:10)