Trials, Sin, & Suffering

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Trials, Sin, & Suffering

1 Peter 4:12-19

July 11, 2021 • Jeff Cramer • 1 Peter 4:12–19

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Today, Peter begins to wrap down his letter, and as we make our way toward closing he covers three more topics:

Trials (v.12)
Sin (v.15)
Suffering (v.19)

The core of his message has been focused on submission! But now as we approach the end of (1 Peter) he gives us insight on how God uses trials in our lives.

Charles Swindoll:
"Peter wrote this letter to Christians who faced desperate circumstances—undeserved suffering, unfair treatment, unexpected calamities. Here in his concluding counsel, he cycles back to this major theme of hope in hurtful times, giving us practical insights to help us not merely survive the flames but even thrive in their midst."

Hope In A Hostile World

February 7, 2021 • Jeff Cramer • 1 Peter 1:1–2

Once again the Church is being positioned for what appears to be a season of persecution! Bible believing Christians are on a collision course with the forced standards in our society. Christians stand in stark contrast to the cultural-religion found in the mainstream of our society, and there’s no hiding anymore!

Hope In A Hostile World Pt. 2

February 14, 2021 • Jeff Cramer • 1 Peter 1:3–12

Last week we discovered the cultural-backdrop in Rome and the conditions Peter wrote about. History shows the hostility of Nero's government toward Christians was real and present across Rome! And, we learned that the main theme in 1st Peter is hope in the face of persecution (that hostile an unfair treatment of religious people. Today we add to this with a simple understanding of the man writing - Peter.

Hope In A Hostile World Pt. 3

February 21, 2021 • Jeff Cramer • 1 Peter 1:13–16

This morning let’s also recognize the growth in Peter and apply the lessons of faith so we can grow too. Peter was no joke! Tradition tells us that Peter’s wife was crucified while Peter was forced to watch. And, it’s reported that Peter cried to her as she was dying, He screams out, “Remember the Lord!” Then Peter was crucified upside down. Point being, Peter’s walk with Jesus had matured! And he was putting into practice the things he wrote here.