Trusting God

Northwest Bible Church – Dec. 26, 2021 – 1 Peter – Alan Conner

1 Peter 4:15-19

Trusting God

 

Intro

 

DON’T BE ASHAMED OF SUFFERING FOR CHRIST (1 Peter 4:15-16).

 

Don’t suffer as a result of sin (1 Peter 4:15).

 

 

Don’t be ashamed for suffering as a Christian (1 Peter 4:16).

 

 

Glorify God (1 Peter 4:16).

 

 

JUDGMENT BEGINS WITH US, BUT ENDS WITH UNBELIEVERS (1 Peter 4:17-18).

 

The judgment of believers (1 Peter 4:17a).

 

This judgment is purifying.

 

 

The church is God’s temple, “the household of God” –

 

 

The judgment of unbelievers (1 Peter 4:17b).

 

 

The confirmation of Scripture (1 Peter 4:18).Peter loosely quotes Prov. 11:31 (LXX).

 

The righteous are saved with difficulty.

 

 

The godless and sinner will be doomed.

 

 

WHEN SUFFERING ENTRUST YOUR SOULS TO GOD (1 Peter 4:19).

 

Suffer according to the will of God.

 

 

Entrust your souls to a faithful Creator.

 

 

 

Conclusion