Hope In A Hostile World

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Hope In A Hostile World

1 Peter 1:1-2

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

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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.

The Sting of Social Conditioning

February 28, 2021 • Jeff Cramer • 1 Peter 1:17

We discover three ways God’s word speaks to us: 1) It tells us of sinful conditions in a fallen world. 2) It tells us how God can forgive sin and change us in Jesus. 3) It teaches us how to live out our faith, in a hostile world. This week, another sinful reality… has arrived at the Churches front door. When we forget Gods word it’s because we’ve rejected God’s grace! (And that has a National consequences). A few days ago The House of Representatives passed a Bill called the “Equality Act”. This bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by adding discrimination language for sexual orientation AND gender identity to the areas of: Employment / housing / public accommodation / education / credit /& jury service.