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Obedience in 1 Peter 1

Obedience is mentioned three times in 1 Peter 1, each time revealing precious information about its meaning and importance in God’s plan.

  1. The purpose of obedience: cleansing by the blood of Jesus Christ, v. 2.
  2. The relationship of obedience: as obedient children, v. 14.
  3. The focus of obedience: truth, v. 22.
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Christ’s suffering calls for the Christian to serve

By Ron Thomas, Highway congregation, Sullivan IL

1 Peter 4:1-11

  1. The COMMANDER of our Army (4:1)
  2. The CONVICTION with which He lived and we are to Live (4:1-2)
  3. The CORRUPTION of this World (4:2-3)
  4. The CULTURAL CONFORMITY demands Separation (4:4-5)
  5. Those who COUNTED the COST (4:6)
  6. Those who are COMMITTED to Serve (4:7-11)
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Outline: A sanctified heart

By Ron Thomas, Highway congregation, Sullivan IL

1 Pet 3.8-22

  1. A Tender Response to Brethren (3.8-9)
  2. A Determined Response to Life (3.10-12)
  3. A Committed Response to Suffering  (3.13-14)
  4. A Prepared Response to Inquiry  (3.15-17)
  5. The Purposeful Response of Christ to Sin (3.18-22)
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God’s spiritual house

By Ron Thomas, Highway church, Sullivan IL

1 Peter 2:4-10

I. The Church is God’s Spiritual House Because

A. It is not made up of any material substance (2:5)

B. The Holy Spirit lives in Christians (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)

C. The Holy Spirit guides it (1 Corinthians 3:16)

D. The sacrifices are spiritual in nature (cf. Hebrews 13:15) Continue reading “God’s spiritual house”

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The power of the Word

By Ron Thomas, Highway congregation, Sullivan IL

1 Peter 1:22-2:3

  1. The Word Purifies the Soul (1:22)
  2. By the Word one is Born Again (1:23)
  3. The Word of the Lord is Enduring (1:24)
  4. The Lord’s Word is Preached (1:25)
  5. The Lord’s Word Nourishes (2:2)