Born Again to a Living Hope
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h Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who i according to His abundant mercy j has begotten us again to a living hope k through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
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to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, l reserved in heaven for you,
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m who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
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n In this you greatly rejoice, though now o for a little while, if need be, p you have been grieved by various trials,
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that q the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though r it is tested by fire, s may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,
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t whom having not seen you love. u Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
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receiving the end of your faith - the salvation of your souls.
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Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you,
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searching what, or what manner of time, v the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow.
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To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven - things which w angels desire to look into.
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Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.
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Galatians 6:16
And as many as walk according to this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.
Titus 3:5
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.
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John 3:3
Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 3:5
Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
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1 Corinthians 15:20
But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
1 Peter 3:21
There is also an antitype which now saves us - baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Colossians 1:5
Because of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel.
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John 10:28
And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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Matthew 5:12
Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.
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James 1:2
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.
1 Peter 4:12
Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you.
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James 1:3
Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
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Job 23:10
But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.
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Romans 2:7
Eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality.
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1 John 4:20
If someone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?
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John 20:29
Jesus said to him, "Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.
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2 Peter 1:21
For prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
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Ephesians 3:10
To the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places.
New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.