1 Peter 4:14-19
vs 14-19 - talk about the believer
v19 - talks about the Lord
(1.) The Believer - vs14-19
v14 - Reproached - are verbal insults against Christians
this is making our faith verbal
John the Baptist and the body of Christ being a voice
Be verbal
We will not win the world for Jesus just by being good Christians
when we are verbal, there will be conflict
Be blessed
Blessed - means to prosper - prosper spiritually
This is proof that I am saved and growing
v16 - Do not be ashamed - insecurity/do not back down/do not feel defeated
vs17-18 - Judgment - this refers to the hard time of persecution coming upon the church for being verbal.
If it is hard for believers to go through this, just think how hard it will be for believers who miss heaven
verse 19 - The Lord is fatihful
Jesus is a Faithful Creator
The Lord is a Faithful Creator
God created the heavens and the earth - Genesis 1:1
Committ - is a banking term speaking of depositing finances into an account to keep your money safe
Two faithful principles
1. Our Situation Or Circumstance Does Not Change The Faithfulness Of The Lord - Psalm 33:4
We will all go through a lot of different events in our lives Good and bad
He is right in everything that occurs in our lives and will be Faithful in bringing us through anything and everything
2. The Lord's Faithfulness Depends On Him And Not Us 2 Tim 2:13 & 1 Thessalonians 5:24
Keep your eyes on Jesus and not on your own walk & behavior
The Lord is Faithful regardless of our behavior or actions
and the One who is Faithful, He will do it.
1 Peter
November 10, 2019 • Pastor Bill Strayer
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