140 Character or Less
“The Reason”
1 Peter 3:8-18

Being ready to give the reason for your faith!
	Jesus
	Bible
	Church

Sound bite culture
	Less time
	Less patience
	Less interest

1 Peter 3:13-18

1 Peter 3:15
…Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have…

Peter isn’t saying
	You need to have all the answers
	You need to answer all the questions

Notice:
	It is WHY – not WHAT

Your answer…
	Is not about winning debates
Is not about being better
Needs to be matched by actions
	Might bring criticism

Why do I have hope in Jesus?

Peter, Paul, N.T. writers, O.T. prophets and Jesus
	Hope = Resurrection

If a person can predict their death & resurrection and pull it off, you might want to give it some thought!

How do we keep it simple?
	140 characters or less

I believe that Jesus died for my sins and rose from the dead.