1 Peter 2:13-17 We must engage the kingdom of this world with heart postures consistent with citizenship in God’s Kingdom. Three heart postures of God’s citizens: 1. A posture of submission (13-14) 2. A posture of service (15-16) 3. A posture of fear (17)
Glorify God, Live Together, Make Disciples
Glorify God, Live Together, Make Disciples
Sermons on 1 Peter
The knowledge of what it means to be a distinct people should encourage us as we navigate this world as sojourners and exiles.
1 Peter 2:4-8 Destinies are determined with reference to Jesus Three distinctly Christian perspectives 1. Our view of Christ (v. 4) 2. Our view of the church (v. 5) 3. Our view of choice (vv. 6-8)
Spiritual Growth comes through feasting on Christ. Two necessary components of spiritual growth: What you must discard (1) What you must desire (2-3)
Born to Love 1 Peter 1:22-25 The Gospel begets brotherly love Four questions to clarify the Christian life in relation to the Brethren: When were we enabled to love? (1:22a) Who are we to love? (1:22b) How are we to love? (1:22c) Why are we to love? (1:23-25)
Hope results in a holy life
Big Idea: Hope results in a holy Life (1) Be hopeful in God (13) (2) Be holy like God (14-16) (3) Be reverent before God (17-21)
Praise God, the author of our salvation from beginning to end. The Author of Salvation (3a-b) The Nature of Salvation (3c-4a) The Security of Salvation (4b-5)
1 Peter 1:1-2 Our new identity was planned and procured by the Triune God Three descriptions of how we came to be who we are: (1) The Source- Foreknowledge of the Father (2) The Means- Sanctification of the Spirit (3) The Goal- Obedience and Sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2 BI: The key to standing firm is knowing our identity Outline: Three introductory matters for acclimation: (1) Author of the Letter (1) (2) Addressees of the Letter (1, 2) (3) Aim of the Letter (5:12)