Hope Amidst Hostility A Study of

1 pETER

THE WAY OF WORSHIP

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Hope Amidst Hostility A Study of

1 pETER

christian persecution

Why 1 Peter?

God’s encouragement and instruction to all those who suffer hardship, persecution or temptation from their present culture.

1 Peter 1:1-2“Elect”- Called, chosen, selected to live at this moment in history

“Foreknowledge of God”- No fate, accidents or luck. Only God’s plan

1 Peter 1:1-2

“For obedience”- God uses hardship for the purpose of obedience

“Father”- Tenderness of relationship

1 Peter 1:1-2“Although you are homeless and live as refugees, God chose you to live at this moment in history, knowing all along what you would have to endure…

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1 Peter 1:1-2

…But He is your Father, committed to instill in you Christlike obedience that comes no other way than by persecution and hardship.”

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1 Peter 1:2

“Peace”- Mental control; fortitude

“Grace”- Unmerited favor; abilities beyond yourself

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1 Peter 1:2

“May God give you unmerited favor and the skill set necessary along with the mental fortitude to do His will.”

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1 Peter 1:3-5

“Living hope”- Active expectation of future good

“Begotten again”- Born again; transformation

1 Peter 1:3-5

“Kept by the power of God”- God’s arsenal and commitment to help you live successfully

“Inheritance incorruptible”- Rewards both timeless and tangible

1 Peter 1:3-5“When others see God’s transformation in you, they bless God. Within you is a wellspring of hopeful expectation, that is, rewards that you see coming…

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1 Peter 1:3-5…both tangible and timeless, and also, available to you is God’s arsenal of Holy-Spirit weapons designed to help you live successfully in the here and now.”

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1 Peter 1:6-7“When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. My foot has held fast His steps; I have kept His way and have not turned aside.”

Job 23:10-11

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judasPeter

Both were with Jesus for three yearsBoth heard the most power teaching in history

Both were warned of their pending failureBoth were approached by the devil

Both failed in their faithBoth were sorry for what they did

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great apostle

“Simon, Simon! Indeed Satan has asked for you that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you…

Luke 22:31-32

great apostle Luke 22:31-32

“…that your faith should not fail, and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.”

Hope Amidst Hostility A Study of

1 pETER