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Because they have been purified by their obedience to the truth, all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy,
and slander of every kind needed to be purged “from the Christian community if there is to be any love
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or fellowship possible. They must be removed at both the individual and corporate levels.”

Fifth, in light of the new birth caused by God’s great mercy that produced in them some
results, Peter’s audience needed to crave for the Word of God (1 Pet. 2:2-3). “Instead of
continuing in their old vices, Christians” were “to crave what nourishes spiritual growth for themselves
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and others.”
8.4 Let’s Practice this Lesson…

1-3. Briefly describe three of the five responses to the new birth.

4. What is the result from experiencing all kinds of trials?

5. According to Peter, briefly explain the function of the Holy Spirit in one’s salvation.

6. What is the purpose of experiencing all kinds of trials?

7. According to Peter, briefly explain the function of God the Father in one’s salvation.

8. Why did Peter praise God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ?

9. Name one product of God’s great mercy.

10. Who misunderstood the phrase “born again” in the New Testament?

11-12. List two products of new birth that we looked at.

13. Briefly explain why a person who has surrendered his/her life to Christ Jesus cannot lose salvation.

14. What does the phrase “little while” stress?

8.5 Let’s Personalize this Lesson…

Activity: Before this section, describe what has been your perspective on whether or not one
may lose salvation. Having studied this section, describe your perspective now on whether or
not one may lose salvation.

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