It Begins With Us - March 31, 2021 Wednesday PM Sermon
It begins with us I Peter 4:12-19
4 attitudes to have to be triumphant in persecution (MacArthur):
Expect it (v. 12)
Exult (rejoice) in it (V. 13-14)
Evaluate its cause (V. 15-18)
If we suffer for ________________ reasons, we should be ashamed V. 15
If we suffer as a __________________, we should not be ashamed V. 16
Christians are to spend the bulk of their time in self-_____________ V. 17-18
Entrust it to God (V. 19)
Suffering in I Peter
Christ’s sufferings led to the glorious redemption of all who will believe
1:11; 3:18; 5:1
Believers should not be surprised by suffering
4:12
Suffering reveals who the genuine believers are
1:3-7
Suffering is temporary compared to the eternal glory that awaits believers
1:3-7; 5:10
Believers who suffer for the right reasons will be rewarded by God
2:20; 3:14, 17; 4:13, 19
Any unjust suffering believers experience will be avenged by God
2:23
Believers should avoid suffering for sinful reasons
4:15
Christ’s godly response amidst His suffering is our example amidst ours
2:21; 4:1
Suffering is an opportunity to glorify God
4:17
Suffering is an opportunity to witness for Christ
3:13-18
Believers aren’t alone in their suffering; other Christians worldwide understand
5:9
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