Prospective student pastor Reid Tipton brings the message, sharing both his personal testimony and a study from 1 Peter 1:3–5 .

Beginning with his story of coming to faith and being called into ministry, Reid walks through the concept of a “living hope” found in Jesus Christ and what that means for believers today.

This message covers:

• The role of God’s mercy in salvation
• What it means to be born again through the resurrection of Jesus
• The reality of a living hope for both present life and eternity
• The promise of an eternal inheritance kept in heaven
• The importance of remaining in the faith through God’s sustaining power

The message emphasizes three responses to the gospel:

• Rejoicing in what God has done
• Resting in the inheritance promised to believers
• Remaining in the faith through God’s strength

Scripture references include 1 Peter 1:3–5 along with supporting passages from John, Romans, and Ephesians.