"According to his great mercy, God has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ."
2. Holiness and Purpose
Tony Graffanino
"Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation."
3. Purpose and Suffering
Tony Graffanino
"For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he may bring us to God."
4. Suffering and Grace
Brian Hommel
"Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good."
5. Grace and Glory
Tony Graffanino
"After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you."
