Trusting God

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

1 Peter 4:15-19

Trusting God

Intro

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

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

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

3. Glorify God (1 Peter 4:16).

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

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

1. This judgment is purifying.

1. The church is God’s temple, “the household of God” -

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

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

1. The righteous are saved with difficulty.

1. The godless and sinner will be doomed.

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

1. Suffer according to the will of God.

2. Entrust your souls to a faithful Creator.

Conclusion