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Series: 1 Peter Teaching
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Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19
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This sermon was preached during our March 24, 2021 Wednesday PM Bible Study.

The Spirit of Glory               I Peter 4:12-19

E_______________________ suffering (v. 12)

John 16:33                           2 Timothy 3:12                   I John 3:3

E________________________ God while you suffer (V. 13-14)

Hebrews 12: 2, 1                Acts 5:40-41                        Col. 1:24

In the future, there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who love His appearing.   -2 Tim. 4:8

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