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Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter

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Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd PeterLesson 1 – General Introduction

Outline Of 1st Peter

SALVATION: Attainment Of Believers 1:1 – 2:10

SUBMISSION: Appeal To Believers 2:11 – 3:12

SUFFERING: Attitude & Actions Of Believers 3:13 – 5:14


Believers’ Suffering 3:13 – 5:14

Arming Ourselves For This Purpose 4:1-6 Saints’ refusal brings reproaches v. 4

We are “not surprised” at the world’s actions re: sinful behavior 4:12

The world “is surprised” when we refuse to go along with them in sin

Results in them “speaking evil”



Arming Ourselves For This Purpose 4:1-6 Saints’ refusal brings reproaches vv. 5-6

We are “not surprised” at the world’s actions re: sinful behavior 1 Jn 3:13

We are “not surprised” when we undergo the “fiery trial” re: our faith 1 Pet 4:12




Yet, the world “is surprised” when we refuse to go along with them re: sin

Thus, they “speak evil” & “judge” us However, God will judge them for their sinful

lifestyle




Even if saints are “judged according to men in the flesh,” saints still “live according to God in the spirit”



“While We Suffer…” 4:7-11 Sort of an “interlude” in the context “The end of all things is at hand…” v. 7a What we should be doing NOW… vv. 7b-11

“Be of sound judgment & sober spirit for the purpose of prayer” v. 7b




“Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another…love covers sins.” v. 8




“Be hospitable to one another without complaint.” v. 9 cp. Acts 2:46b




“Employ (your gift) in serving one another as good stewards of God’s grace.” v. 10




“Speak as the oracles of God...serve by the strength of God…that He is glorified.” v. 11



“Sharing The Sufferings Of Christ” 4:12-19 We “follow” Him 2:21-25 3:17-18 4:1 We also “share” His sufferings Rom 8:17

2 Cor 1:5 4:10 Phil 3:10 Because the world hated Him, we also suffer

because we are His disciples Jn 15:18-19



“Sharing The Sufferings Of Christ” 4:12-19 Disciples must “not think it (our suffering)

strange” v. 12 1 Jn 3:13 “Fiery ordeals” = our “testing” 1:6-7 Rather than bemoan mistreatment, we are to

“rejoice” v. 13a Mt 5:10-12 Acts 5:40-41



“Sharing The Sufferings Of Christ” 4:12-19 True “rejoicing with exultation” will come at

the final revelation of Christ v. 13b The “Spirit of glory and of God” rests upon

those who are reviled v. 14 [a sense of Divine approval]



“Sharing The Sufferings Of Christ” 4:12-19 Suffering God doesn’t approve v. 15

(and for which we shouldn’t “rejoice”) Previously taught 2:20a Suffering for murder or theft Suffering for doing evil (criminal behavior)

2:12, 14 Jn 18:30



“Sharing The Sufferings Of Christ” 4:12-19 Suffering God doesn’t approve v. 15

(and for which we shouldn’t “rejoice”) Suffering as a “busy-body” (meddler)

Behavior we don’t usually deem as serious as the other 3 listed

Obviously, God thinks differently



“Sharing The Sufferings Of Christ” 4:12-19 Suffering God does approve v. 16

(and for which we should “rejoice”) Previously taught 2:20b, 21-25 Suffering “as a Christian” unashamedly We “…glorify God in that name”



“Sharing The Sufferings Of Christ” 4:12-19 Such sufferings = “judgment” v. 17a

In that it proves our character 1:6-7 It “begins with the house of God” v. 17b What of those who “don’t obey the gospel?”

vv. 17b-18 Prov 11:31 cp. 1:22-25


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