Participants in Eternal Glory - April 7, 2021 Wednesday PM Sermon
Participants in Eternal Glory 1 Peter 5:1-4
“Swearin’ Jack” “Run, speak to this young man.”
I Peter’s 3 Main Sections:
The believer’s status: secure and set apart 1:1 - 2:12
The believer’s roles and responsibilities: honor and love 2:11 - 3:12
The believer’s call amidst troubles: endure and thrive 3:8 - 5:14
The interchangeable titles for New Testament church leaders –
Elder (presbuteros) speaks of the leader’s spiritual ___________________
Pastor/ Shepherd (poiemon) speaks of the leader’s ___________________
Ephesians 4:11-16
Bishop/ Overseer (episcopos) speaks of the leaders ________ authority
-James 3:1 -Hebrews 13:17
Peter’s _________________ with his fellow elders V. 1
For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory. -2 Corinthians 4:17
The Don’ts of Shepherding: V. 2-3
The Do’s of Shepherding: V. 2-3
The shepherd’s coming _____________________ V. 4
For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at His coming? Is it not you? For you are our glory and joy. -I Thess. 2:19-20
Crowns for Christians (Randy Alcorn)
The crown of life – given for faithfulness to Christ in persecution and/or martyrdom (James 1:12; Rev. 2:10)
The incorruptible crown – given for determination, discipline, and victory in the Christian life (I Cor. 9:24-25)
The crown of rejoicing – given for pouring oneself into others in evangelism and discipleship (I Thessalonians 2:19; Philippians 4:1)
The crown of righteousness – given for joyfully purifying and readying oneself to meet Christ at His return (2 Timothy 4:6-8)
The crown of glory – given for faithfully representing Christ in a position of spiritual leadership (I Peter 5:1-4)
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