1. Peter writes a letter to Christians scattered throughout various regions who are strangers in the world, having been chosen by God and made holy by the Spirit.
2. He reminds them that through faith in Jesus' resurrection they have been given new birth into a living hope and an eternal heavenly inheritance.
3. Though they may face various trials, their faith will be proven genuine and they will receive salvation, for God is working all things for the good of those who love him.
1. The document is a lesson plan on 1 Peter that discusses dimensions of suffering. It provides objectives, an introduction, perspectives on God and Satan's use of suffering, types of suffering, lifestyle requirements, perspectives and assurances in suffering.
2. 1 Peter is directed at Jews experiencing suffering and encourages courage and purity in trials. Positive perspectives on suffering strengthen readers, and warn that unsaved will face greater suffering.
3. Both God and Satan can use inevitable suffering to meet their objectives, but God uses it to refine faith like gold tested by fire, while Satan aims to devour. Temporary suffering can be for right or wrong, but unsaved face permanent suffering.
Contentment, Philippians 4, I have learned in whatever state I am in to be content. Stand firm in the Lord. Promote unity among brethren. Always rejoice. Be gentle to all. Overcome anxiety. Get your thinking right. Trust God.
This document discusses the New Testament book of 3 John. It provides background on the book, including that it was written by John to encourage a man named Gaius for his hospitality in hosting missionaries. It warns of a man named Diotrephes who opposed God's work and sought to gain power and control in the church. The document encourages emulating those like Gaius who model the gospel through prosperity of soul, walking in truth, and extending hospitality, while exposing those like Diotrephes who battle the gospel through rejecting hospitality and contesting the truth.
March 15 2020 - Sunday worship service - Conquering anxiety of covid 19!Catherine Lirio
This document provides guidance on how to conquer anxiety during difficult times like the COVID-19 pandemic. It recommends praying to God with a spirit of thanksgiving, as thankfulness makes our minds and thoughts more positive. The peace of God, which is beyond understanding, will guard our hearts and minds as we place our trust in Jesus Christ. We are instructed to specifically thank God for who we are in Him, our faith in Him, and for His powerful words and promises. Through prayer and thanksgiving, God's peace can overcome anxiety.
This document contains summaries of various Bible passages from the books of Proverbs, 1 Thessalonians, 3 John, Psalms, 1 Peter, and more. The summaries generally consist of 2-3 sentences that highlight the key message or lesson of the referenced passage. For example, one summary states "Genuine faith is proven through faithful obedience in difficult times of trials." Another says "A home and family that lives in harmony and love is to be desired above any amount of wealth." The summaries provide concise overviews of the teachings and guidance contained in the source material.
The document discusses 1 Peter and how it addresses the struggle to stay faithful through suffering. It does this through 1) emphasizing the compensation of salvation, 2) encouraging commitment through faith tested like gold in fire, 3) providing the example of Christ's suffering, and 4) finding strength in the community of other believers going through the same experiences. The overarching message is to stand firm in the grace of God.
This document provides an overview and analysis of the New Testament book of Hebrews. It discusses key themes in Hebrews such as Christ being the center, the real rest that believers have in him, Christ as the true high priest, and maturity that comes from being in Christ rather than deeds. It contrasts the real truths presented in Hebrews with the false practices the Jews were engaging in. The document examines major sections of Hebrews in detail and provides discussion questions at the end to help readers apply the lessons from Hebrews to their lives.
Meditating the word of god that gives life in our lives.
Meditating on God's Word will give you a greater understanding of what God wants from and for you, thereby providing you with guidance. Reading of God's promises and mighty deeds can give you comfort during times of trouble and an enhanced sense of joy.
How long should you meditate for?
Mindfulness-based clinical interventions such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) typically recommend practicing meditation for 40-45 minutes per day. The Transcendental Meditation (TM) tradition often recommends 20 minutes, twice daily.
Why is 4 AM the best time to meditate?
The most auspicious times to meditate are at 4 AM and 4 PM. It is said that the angle between the earth and the sun is 60 degrees and that being in a sitting position at these times will balance the pituitary and pineal glands giving you maximum results.
1. The document is a lesson plan on 1 Peter that discusses dimensions of suffering. It provides objectives, an introduction, perspectives on God and Satan's use of suffering, types of suffering, lifestyle requirements, perspectives and assurances in suffering.
2. 1 Peter is directed at Jews experiencing suffering and encourages courage and purity in trials. Positive perspectives on suffering strengthen readers, and warn that unsaved will face greater suffering.
3. Both God and Satan can use inevitable suffering to meet their objectives, but God uses it to refine faith like gold tested by fire, while Satan aims to devour. Temporary suffering can be for right or wrong, but unsaved face permanent suffering.
Contentment, Philippians 4, I have learned in whatever state I am in to be content. Stand firm in the Lord. Promote unity among brethren. Always rejoice. Be gentle to all. Overcome anxiety. Get your thinking right. Trust God.
This document discusses the New Testament book of 3 John. It provides background on the book, including that it was written by John to encourage a man named Gaius for his hospitality in hosting missionaries. It warns of a man named Diotrephes who opposed God's work and sought to gain power and control in the church. The document encourages emulating those like Gaius who model the gospel through prosperity of soul, walking in truth, and extending hospitality, while exposing those like Diotrephes who battle the gospel through rejecting hospitality and contesting the truth.
March 15 2020 - Sunday worship service - Conquering anxiety of covid 19!Catherine Lirio
This document provides guidance on how to conquer anxiety during difficult times like the COVID-19 pandemic. It recommends praying to God with a spirit of thanksgiving, as thankfulness makes our minds and thoughts more positive. The peace of God, which is beyond understanding, will guard our hearts and minds as we place our trust in Jesus Christ. We are instructed to specifically thank God for who we are in Him, our faith in Him, and for His powerful words and promises. Through prayer and thanksgiving, God's peace can overcome anxiety.
This document contains summaries of various Bible passages from the books of Proverbs, 1 Thessalonians, 3 John, Psalms, 1 Peter, and more. The summaries generally consist of 2-3 sentences that highlight the key message or lesson of the referenced passage. For example, one summary states "Genuine faith is proven through faithful obedience in difficult times of trials." Another says "A home and family that lives in harmony and love is to be desired above any amount of wealth." The summaries provide concise overviews of the teachings and guidance contained in the source material.
The document discusses 1 Peter and how it addresses the struggle to stay faithful through suffering. It does this through 1) emphasizing the compensation of salvation, 2) encouraging commitment through faith tested like gold in fire, 3) providing the example of Christ's suffering, and 4) finding strength in the community of other believers going through the same experiences. The overarching message is to stand firm in the grace of God.
This document provides an overview and analysis of the New Testament book of Hebrews. It discusses key themes in Hebrews such as Christ being the center, the real rest that believers have in him, Christ as the true high priest, and maturity that comes from being in Christ rather than deeds. It contrasts the real truths presented in Hebrews with the false practices the Jews were engaging in. The document examines major sections of Hebrews in detail and provides discussion questions at the end to help readers apply the lessons from Hebrews to their lives.
Meditating the word of god that gives life in our lives.
Meditating on God's Word will give you a greater understanding of what God wants from and for you, thereby providing you with guidance. Reading of God's promises and mighty deeds can give you comfort during times of trouble and an enhanced sense of joy.
How long should you meditate for?
Mindfulness-based clinical interventions such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) typically recommend practicing meditation for 40-45 minutes per day. The Transcendental Meditation (TM) tradition often recommends 20 minutes, twice daily.
Why is 4 AM the best time to meditate?
The most auspicious times to meditate are at 4 AM and 4 PM. It is said that the angle between the earth and the sun is 60 degrees and that being in a sitting position at these times will balance the pituitary and pineal glands giving you maximum results.
1. The document discusses 1 John and key themes around fellowship with God and other believers through obedience, love, and walking in the light. It contrasts the spirit of truth with the spirit of antichrist and falsehood. It emphasizes purity, steadfast hope, and discerning spirits. It addresses how believers can have confidence in their salvation and the importance of listening to one's heart.
This document contains several Bible passages discussing what it means to be a Christian. The passages discuss being born again through God's word, having faith in Jesus Christ, obeying God and living holy lives. They emphasize loving others, adding virtues to your faith, and warn that Jesus will judge those who do not repent from sin. The overall message is that Christians should devote themselves to God through prayer, fellowship, obedience to his word, and good works.
January 19 2020 - Sunday service - 2020 Vision of God's vision for the churchCatherine Lirio
The document outlines a church's "2020 Vision" which includes:
1) A clear vision for the church to grow in numbers and be strengthened by the Holy Spirit by 2020.
2) A vision for the church to be beautiful and glorious without spot or wrinkle by 2020.
3) A 10-year vision ending in 2027 which includes goals like every member having strong biblical doctrines and financial skills.
December 3 2017 - Sowing and Reaping of RighteousnessCatherine Lirio
The document discusses the sowing and reaping of righteousness according to scripture. It defines righteousness as doing what is right according to God's word. Sowing righteousness means surrendering one's will to God, obeying God over self or others, and walking in the Spirit rather than the flesh. Reaping righteousness includes revival of heart, effective evangelism, increased anointing by the Holy Spirit, peace with God and others, and having one's prayers answered. The conclusion exhorts the reader to start sowing righteousness in order to reap its sure rewards.
God's heart is redemptive in nature. God never quits on what He starts. He loves and saves to the uttermost no matter what the cost. In this 3-part series, our goal is to understand and capture the redemptive heart of God, so that we will learn to view life's situations with His redemptive heart and also learn to be co-workers with God in His redemptive process for things in our own lives as well as of those around us.
For sermon audio, resources, FREE publications etc, kindly visit our website http://www.apcwo.org/
True Grace In The Believer’S Life Brings Suffering 2John Parker
The document discusses suffering for righteousness and being a Christian. It says that suffering may result from doing good, but believers are blessed and should not fear. They should be prepared to explain their faith gently and respectfully. Even though others may persecute Christians, they will be judged. Believers should serve each other with their gifts and obey God, as suffering is part of life but they are not alone. They should commit to God as Jesus did when he suffered.
140525 eng got fruit series (part 2 - joy) by ps. cathryn loheaglepointcf
The document discusses the nature of joy from a biblical perspective. It explores joy as described in the Old Testament as being bright, exuberant and the result of fellowship with God. The New Testament describes joy as a grace and favor that results from recognizing God's grace. True joy comes from abiding in God's love by obeying his word. The early church was characterized by praising God with glad and sincere hearts. Believers can have joy even in persecution, sacrifices, service and trials as their faith is refined.
The document summarizes three things that can drain our destiny: complaining, compromise, and complacency. It cites C.S. Lewis saying that Jesus finds our desires too weak, not too strong, as we settle for temporary pleasures over the infinite joy offered to us. To avoid a destiny drain, the document advises letting go to allow God to overflow us from his source rather than our own efforts.
This document discusses the virtues of generosity and how it counters materialism. It begins by defining generosity and materialism. It then examines several Bible passages about generosity, including John 3:16 which discusses God's generosity in giving his son. It argues that true generosity comes from love, like God's love for humanity. The document then discusses how believers should emulate God's generosity through giving without hesitation to meet needs in the community and spread the gospel. It asserts that generous giving leads to overflowing joy and a greater spiritual harvest, as God rewards generous people both on earth and in heaven.
GODLINESS
I. It’s Important 1Tim 4:8
The Life that now is.
1. Uncertain
2. Short
3. Chequered
4. Important
II. It’s Illusiveness 1Tim 6:11
III. It’s Often Faked 2Tim 3:5
IV. It is Emphatic 1Tim 6:3
V. It can be Yours 2Pet 1:2-3
A. How
B. When
C. Formula
Conclusion 1Tim 3:16
This document discusses three attitudes that lead to blessedness according to Jesus: hungering and thirsting for righteousness, being merciful, and having a pure heart. It examines each attitude in detail, exploring the original meanings and what Jesus intended to convey. For righteousness, it means having a deep longing for right relationship with God above all else. For mercy, it refers to compassion for both physical and spiritual needs of others. And for purity of heart, it involves having singleness of purpose toward God and keeping the heart clean through God's sanctifying work.
The letter discusses the relationship between love and truth. It says that true believers are united by their love for and knowledge of the truth. This bond of truth exists among genuine followers of Christ everywhere, regardless of denomination, comprising the true "bride of Christ." The letter warns that those who diverge from the truth by embracing false teachings do not truly have God and risk losing their full eternal reward. It encourages believers to remain faithful by continuing to walk in truth and obedience through love.
A Sermon Outline by Pastor Luke A. Lepago
International Bible Baptist Church Bangkok, Thailand
152 Inthraphithak Road, So1 1, Bangyyerua, Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand, 10600
I beseech you – beg, urge, encourage, appeal
By the mercies of God – compassion
Present your bodies a living sacrifice – as opposed to a sacrifice of death
Holy, Acceptable to God – pure, without spot or blemish
Your reasonable service – since Christ died for us we should live our lives for him. 2 Corinthians 5:15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.
May 3.2015 - Sunday Message - Ptr. Rey Yutuc - "THE SPIRIT FILLED LIFE"Catherine Lirio
This document discusses the filling of the Holy Spirit. It begins by citing passages from Ephesians and Romans about being filled with the Spirit instead of wine. It notes that believers have the Spirit, but their will can resist or obey. True filling involves consciously letting the Spirit control one's life. Filling is a command and examples are given from Acts of people being filled and speaking boldly. Conditions for filling include forgiveness, obedience, and prayer. Results include power for witnessing, victorious living, and bringing glory to God. The filling is not a one-time experience but must be sought daily.
The document discusses the seven churches mentioned in Revelation: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. It provides geographical and historical context for each church, and summarizes the key messages and warnings from Jesus Christ to each church as recorded in Revelation chapters 2-3. The messages address issues like leaving one's first love, suffering persecution, tolerating false teachings, and being lukewarm in faith. Each church is said to represent a different time period in church history from the 1st century AD to the present.
January 12 2020 - Sunday service - 2020 vision For year 2020 and for the rest...Catherine Lirio
1. The document discusses having "2020 Vision" which refers to having clear spiritual sight in 2020 and beyond to understand God's calling, inheritance, and power for believers. It discusses several Bible passages about enlightening the eyes of the heart.
2. It talks about seeing clearly God's glorious riches and inheritance for believers which includes spiritual riches, character, relationships, health, finances, craftsmanship, and souls.
3. It also discusses seeing clearly the great power that God provides for those who believe, as demonstrated through raising Jesus from the dead, and that this power enables believers to overcome weaknesses, change their lives, achieve great things for God, succeed, witness, and prosper.
The conclusion
This document provides an overview of the New Testament book of 1 Peter. It discusses how Peter encourages believers facing suffering to maintain godly lifestyles and perspectives. Some key points include:
- Peter directs believers scattered abroad on how to face suffering with courage, purity, and positive perspectives, not fearing opponents.
- Both God and Satan can use suffering to meet their objectives, though God uses it to refine and restore believers, while Satan aims to devour the unsaved.
- Maintaining requirements like humility, honor, and gentleness can help leverage suffering for good according to God's will.
- Believers find assurance through salvation, sharing in Christ's suffering, never being disappointed
In this message we look at a few New Testament passage that speak to us believers on how we should live our daily Christian lives in view of the End Time and life hereafter.
For sermon audio, notes, slides, archives and other free resources like books, please visit our website - apcwo.org
#APCBangalore
1. The document discusses 1 John and key themes around fellowship with God and other believers through obedience, love, and walking in the light. It contrasts the spirit of truth with the spirit of antichrist and falsehood. It emphasizes purity, steadfast hope, and discerning spirits. It addresses how believers can have confidence in their salvation and the importance of listening to one's heart.
This document contains several Bible passages discussing what it means to be a Christian. The passages discuss being born again through God's word, having faith in Jesus Christ, obeying God and living holy lives. They emphasize loving others, adding virtues to your faith, and warn that Jesus will judge those who do not repent from sin. The overall message is that Christians should devote themselves to God through prayer, fellowship, obedience to his word, and good works.
January 19 2020 - Sunday service - 2020 Vision of God's vision for the churchCatherine Lirio
The document outlines a church's "2020 Vision" which includes:
1) A clear vision for the church to grow in numbers and be strengthened by the Holy Spirit by 2020.
2) A vision for the church to be beautiful and glorious without spot or wrinkle by 2020.
3) A 10-year vision ending in 2027 which includes goals like every member having strong biblical doctrines and financial skills.
December 3 2017 - Sowing and Reaping of RighteousnessCatherine Lirio
The document discusses the sowing and reaping of righteousness according to scripture. It defines righteousness as doing what is right according to God's word. Sowing righteousness means surrendering one's will to God, obeying God over self or others, and walking in the Spirit rather than the flesh. Reaping righteousness includes revival of heart, effective evangelism, increased anointing by the Holy Spirit, peace with God and others, and having one's prayers answered. The conclusion exhorts the reader to start sowing righteousness in order to reap its sure rewards.
God's heart is redemptive in nature. God never quits on what He starts. He loves and saves to the uttermost no matter what the cost. In this 3-part series, our goal is to understand and capture the redemptive heart of God, so that we will learn to view life's situations with His redemptive heart and also learn to be co-workers with God in His redemptive process for things in our own lives as well as of those around us.
For sermon audio, resources, FREE publications etc, kindly visit our website http://www.apcwo.org/
True Grace In The Believer’S Life Brings Suffering 2John Parker
The document discusses suffering for righteousness and being a Christian. It says that suffering may result from doing good, but believers are blessed and should not fear. They should be prepared to explain their faith gently and respectfully. Even though others may persecute Christians, they will be judged. Believers should serve each other with their gifts and obey God, as suffering is part of life but they are not alone. They should commit to God as Jesus did when he suffered.
140525 eng got fruit series (part 2 - joy) by ps. cathryn loheaglepointcf
The document discusses the nature of joy from a biblical perspective. It explores joy as described in the Old Testament as being bright, exuberant and the result of fellowship with God. The New Testament describes joy as a grace and favor that results from recognizing God's grace. True joy comes from abiding in God's love by obeying his word. The early church was characterized by praising God with glad and sincere hearts. Believers can have joy even in persecution, sacrifices, service and trials as their faith is refined.
The document summarizes three things that can drain our destiny: complaining, compromise, and complacency. It cites C.S. Lewis saying that Jesus finds our desires too weak, not too strong, as we settle for temporary pleasures over the infinite joy offered to us. To avoid a destiny drain, the document advises letting go to allow God to overflow us from his source rather than our own efforts.
This document discusses the virtues of generosity and how it counters materialism. It begins by defining generosity and materialism. It then examines several Bible passages about generosity, including John 3:16 which discusses God's generosity in giving his son. It argues that true generosity comes from love, like God's love for humanity. The document then discusses how believers should emulate God's generosity through giving without hesitation to meet needs in the community and spread the gospel. It asserts that generous giving leads to overflowing joy and a greater spiritual harvest, as God rewards generous people both on earth and in heaven.
GODLINESS
I. It’s Important 1Tim 4:8
The Life that now is.
1. Uncertain
2. Short
3. Chequered
4. Important
II. It’s Illusiveness 1Tim 6:11
III. It’s Often Faked 2Tim 3:5
IV. It is Emphatic 1Tim 6:3
V. It can be Yours 2Pet 1:2-3
A. How
B. When
C. Formula
Conclusion 1Tim 3:16
This document discusses three attitudes that lead to blessedness according to Jesus: hungering and thirsting for righteousness, being merciful, and having a pure heart. It examines each attitude in detail, exploring the original meanings and what Jesus intended to convey. For righteousness, it means having a deep longing for right relationship with God above all else. For mercy, it refers to compassion for both physical and spiritual needs of others. And for purity of heart, it involves having singleness of purpose toward God and keeping the heart clean through God's sanctifying work.
The letter discusses the relationship between love and truth. It says that true believers are united by their love for and knowledge of the truth. This bond of truth exists among genuine followers of Christ everywhere, regardless of denomination, comprising the true "bride of Christ." The letter warns that those who diverge from the truth by embracing false teachings do not truly have God and risk losing their full eternal reward. It encourages believers to remain faithful by continuing to walk in truth and obedience through love.
A Sermon Outline by Pastor Luke A. Lepago
International Bible Baptist Church Bangkok, Thailand
152 Inthraphithak Road, So1 1, Bangyyerua, Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand, 10600
I beseech you – beg, urge, encourage, appeal
By the mercies of God – compassion
Present your bodies a living sacrifice – as opposed to a sacrifice of death
Holy, Acceptable to God – pure, without spot or blemish
Your reasonable service – since Christ died for us we should live our lives for him. 2 Corinthians 5:15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.
May 3.2015 - Sunday Message - Ptr. Rey Yutuc - "THE SPIRIT FILLED LIFE"Catherine Lirio
This document discusses the filling of the Holy Spirit. It begins by citing passages from Ephesians and Romans about being filled with the Spirit instead of wine. It notes that believers have the Spirit, but their will can resist or obey. True filling involves consciously letting the Spirit control one's life. Filling is a command and examples are given from Acts of people being filled and speaking boldly. Conditions for filling include forgiveness, obedience, and prayer. Results include power for witnessing, victorious living, and bringing glory to God. The filling is not a one-time experience but must be sought daily.
The document discusses the seven churches mentioned in Revelation: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. It provides geographical and historical context for each church, and summarizes the key messages and warnings from Jesus Christ to each church as recorded in Revelation chapters 2-3. The messages address issues like leaving one's first love, suffering persecution, tolerating false teachings, and being lukewarm in faith. Each church is said to represent a different time period in church history from the 1st century AD to the present.
January 12 2020 - Sunday service - 2020 vision For year 2020 and for the rest...Catherine Lirio
1. The document discusses having "2020 Vision" which refers to having clear spiritual sight in 2020 and beyond to understand God's calling, inheritance, and power for believers. It discusses several Bible passages about enlightening the eyes of the heart.
2. It talks about seeing clearly God's glorious riches and inheritance for believers which includes spiritual riches, character, relationships, health, finances, craftsmanship, and souls.
3. It also discusses seeing clearly the great power that God provides for those who believe, as demonstrated through raising Jesus from the dead, and that this power enables believers to overcome weaknesses, change their lives, achieve great things for God, succeed, witness, and prosper.
The conclusion
This document provides an overview of the New Testament book of 1 Peter. It discusses how Peter encourages believers facing suffering to maintain godly lifestyles and perspectives. Some key points include:
- Peter directs believers scattered abroad on how to face suffering with courage, purity, and positive perspectives, not fearing opponents.
- Both God and Satan can use suffering to meet their objectives, though God uses it to refine and restore believers, while Satan aims to devour the unsaved.
- Maintaining requirements like humility, honor, and gentleness can help leverage suffering for good according to God's will.
- Believers find assurance through salvation, sharing in Christ's suffering, never being disappointed
In this message we look at a few New Testament passage that speak to us believers on how we should live our daily Christian lives in view of the End Time and life hereafter.
For sermon audio, notes, slides, archives and other free resources like books, please visit our website - apcwo.org
#APCBangalore
1) Peter writes to encourage Christians experiencing suffering and persecution to remain faithful to God. He exhorts church elders to shepherd their flocks willingly and without greed.
2) Peter describes Satan as a roaring lion seeking to devour believers, but urges Christians to resist him through steadfast faith. Suffering is temporary but will result in eternal glory.
3) He promises that God will restore, strengthen, and establish believers after they have endured hardship for a time. All suffering is meaningful and prepares Christians for greater rewards in heaven.
How Then Shall We Live, 2 Peter 3:11-18 Adapted from a David Owens sermon http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?ContributorID=&SermonID=156120
Hope
1. In God
2. In Christ
3. In God's promises
4. In the mercy of God
5. Is the work of the Holy Spirit
6. Obtained through
a) Grace
b) The word
c) Patience and comfort of the Scriptures
d) The gospel
e) Faith
7. The result of experience
8. A better hope brought in by Christ
9. Described as
a) Good
b) Lively
c) Sure and steadfast
d) Gladdening
e) Blessed
10. Makes not ashamed
11. Triumphs over difficulties
12. Is an encouragement to boldness in preaching
13. Saints
a) Are called to
b) Rejoice in
c) Have all, the same
d) Have, in death
e) Should abound in
f) Should look for the object of
g) Should not be ashamed of
h) Should hold fast
i) Should not be moved from
j) Should continue in
14. Connected with faith and love
15. Objects of
a) Salvation
b) Righteousness
c) Christ's glorious appearing
d) A resurrection
e) Eternal life
f) Glory
16. Leads to purity
17. Leads to patience
18. Seek for full assurance of
19. Be ready to give an answer concerning
20. Encouragement to
21. Encourage others to
22. Happiness of
23. Life is the season of
24. The wicked have no ground for
25. Of the wicked
a) Is in their worldly possessions
b) Shall make them ashamed
c) Shall perish
d) Shall be extinguished in death
26. Illustrated by
a) An Anchor
b) A helmet
27. Exemplified
a) David
b) Paul
c) Abraham
d) Thessalonians
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "The Blessed Life Of The Believer" sermon at New Life Christian Church on February 23, 2014. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
The document summarizes key aspects of Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians. It discusses Paul setting a true Christ-like example for the believers through thankful prayers, work of faith, labor of love, and steadfast hope. Paul also established tender relationships with believers like a nurse, father, and brother to encourage and strengthen their faith. Paul provided a transforming hope by outlining believers' life of hope, love from hope, and limitless future in hope upon Christ's return. The letter also offers tips on having an alert yet patient attitude and avoiding evil.
1. Believers are heirs of salvation, eternal life, and a heavenly inheritance according to scripture. They inherit these things through God's grace by faith in Jesus Christ.
2. Believers also inherit spiritual blessings as God's children, including an inheritance of riches in the saints mentioned in Ephesians.
3. As adopted sons and daughters of God, believers inherit the full rights of sonship, are no longer slaves but children, and joint heirs with Christ.
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "The Message Of 1 Thessalonians" sermon at New Life Christian Church on April 27, 2014. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
11.12.02 the lord's prayer the conclusion-for thine is the kingdom and the po...Justin Morris
This document contains the concluding verses and summary of the Lord's Prayer. It includes the verses "For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen." It explains that saying "Amen" means we should be certain God hears our prayers and that the petitions are pleasing to Him, as He commanded us to pray in this way and promised to hear us. The summary emphasizes persevering in prayer, asking according to God's will, and coming boldly before God's throne of grace with our requests.
Sunday Service - Mind of Christ Lesson 11: Holiness and LoveCatherine Lirio
1. The document discusses the relationship between holiness and love. It argues that God calls believers to be holy as He is holy, and that He chose believers to be holy and blameless out of His love.
2. Holiness involves separating from worldly impurity, dedicating oneself fully to God, and being sensitive to what is right. True holiness comes through the cleansing blood of Jesus at the cross.
3. Love is also essential in the believer's relationship with God, who is defined as love. Believers should love one another as God first loved us through sending Jesus as the atoning sacrifice for sins.
This document provides an outline and summary of a sermon given on 1 Peter 3:13-22. Some key points include:
- Christians may face persecution and should respond gently and respectfully as Christ did.
- Believers should always be prepared to give a defense for their faith with gentleness and respect.
- Interpretations of 1 Peter 3:19-20 discussing where Christ proclaimed his victory include Hades, to Noah through the Spirit, or to fallen angels.
- Baptism corresponds to the resurrection as believers are raised with Christ to new life.
- Suffering for righteousness follows Christ's example and believers have hope of eternity in Heaven.
The document discusses how Christians should view suffering. It says they should (1) not be surprised by suffering but instead rejoice, as suffering refines faith and purifies character. It also says (2) believers should be willing to suffer for their faith with joy, as suffering is part of the sanctification process. Finally, it says (3) Christians should entrust themselves to God and commit their souls to him while doing what is right, as God is faithful and in control.
Peter writes this letter to encourage Christians experiencing persecution. He assures them that through faith in Jesus, they have a living hope and eternal inheritance in heaven. Their faith is being tested but will result in praise for Jesus. The prophets of old searched the scriptures for clues about salvation through Christ. Though the prophets suffered, they knew their prophecies served future believers who would receive the good news of salvation by grace through the Holy Spirit.
This document provides an overview of the sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on September 4, 2016. The sermon focused on 1 Peter 1:1-9 and discussed the "living hope" that Christians have through their faith in Jesus Christ. Some of the key points made in the sermon include: (1) Christians will face trials but their faith is strengthened through enduring them, (2) believers should focus on the eternal inheritance in heaven that Jesus has prepared rather than their current circumstances, and (3) having a "living hope" means having confidence in Jesus who conquered death and rose from the dead. The sermon emphasized that the Christian's hope provides joy even in troubles and is made certain by
1) The document discusses the eternal inheritance that Christians have been given through faith in Jesus Christ and his resurrection.
2) It emphasizes that though Christians may face trials in life, their faith will be proven genuine and result in praise to God.
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2. HOW CAN AN ALL-POWERFUL GOD
ALLOW PAIN AND SUFFERING?
1 Peter 1:1-3a
3. 1 Peter 1:1-2
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,
To God’s elect, strangers in the
world, scattered throughout
Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and
Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according
to the foreknowledge of God the
Father, through the sanctifying work of the
Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and
sprinkling by his blood:
Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
4. This world is not my home
Hebrews 11:13b And
they admitted that
they were aliens and
strangers on earth.
1 Peter 2:11 Dear
friends, I urge you, as
aliens and strangers in
the world, to abstain
from sinful
Philippians 3:20 But our desires, which war
citizenship is in heaven. against your soul.
5. We live here, but our home is there
1 Peter 1:3a
Praise be to the
God and Father
of our Lord
Jesus Christ! In
his great mercy
he has given us
new birth …
7. 1 Peter 1:3b In
his great mercy
he has given us
new birth into
a living hope
through the
resurrection of Ephesians 2:12 remember that
Jesus Christ at that time you were separate
from the from Christ, excluded from
dead, … citizenship in Israel and
foreigners to the covenants of
the promise, without hope and
without God in the world.
8. … 4 and into an
inheritance
that can never
perish, spoil or
fade – kept in
heaven for
you, …
9. … 5 who
through faith
are shielded by
God’s power
until the
coming of the
salvation that
is ready to be
revealed in the
last time.
11. Living now & looking forward
1 Peter 1:13 1 Peter 2:12 Live
Therefore, prepare such good lives
your minds for among the pagans
action; be self- that, though they
controlled; set your accuse you of doing
hope fully on the wrong, they may
grace to be given see your good deeds
you when Jesus and glorify God on
Christ is revealed. the day he visits us.
12. Living now & looking forward
1 Peter 4:5 But they 1 Peter 5:4 And when
will have to give the Chief Shepherd
account to him who appears, you will
is ready to judge the receive the crown of
living and the dead. glory that will never
fade away.
13. Why we can handle suffering
1 Peter 1:6-9 In this you greatly
rejoice, though now for a little while you
may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of
trials. 7 These have come so that your
faith–of greater worth than gold, which
perishes even though refined by fire –may
be proved genuine and may result in
praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ
is revealed.
14. Why we can handle suffering
8 Though you have not seen him, you love
him; and even though you do not see him
now, you believe in him and are filled with
an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you
are receiving the goal of your faith, the
salvation of your souls.
15. WE WILL EXPERIENCE TRIALS
Acts 14:22 “We must go through
many hardships to enter the
kingdom of God”
16. The role of faith in our trials
1 Peter 1:6 In this you
greatly rejoice, though
now for a little while you
may have had to suffer
grief in all kinds of trials.
18. God is at work for our good
1 Peter 3:14 But 1 Peter 4:16
even if you should However, if you
suffer for what is suffer as a
right, you are Christian, do not be
blessed. “Do not fear ashamed, but praise
what they fear; do God that you bear
not be frightened.” that name.
19. God is at work for our good
1 Peter 1:8 Though you have not seen
him, you love him; and even though you do
not see him now, you believe in him and
are filled with an inexpressible and
glorious joy
20. The main verse for this is Romans 8:28
Romans 8:28 And we
know that in all
things God works for
the good of those
who love him, who
have been called
according to his
purpose.
21.
22. Don’t stop at Romans 8:28
Romans 8:29 For 2 Corinthians 3:18
those God foreknew And we, who with
he also predestined unveiled faces all
to be conformed to reflect the Lord’s
the likeness of his glory, are being
Son, that he might transformed into his
be the firstborn likeness with ever-
among many increasing
brothers. glory, which comes
from the Lord, who is
the Spirit.
Editor's Notes
24 NT Vista
One fundamental question of life: How can an all-powerful, all-good God allow pain and suffering? Not so interested today in non-Christians who ask this question. God never committed himself to step in and protect them from pain and suffering and then to step out so they can live the rest of their lives apart from him. Not really that interested in the questions of “Christians” who use pain as an excuse to marginalize God in their own lives. Today is about this question being asked by fully committed disciples of Jesus Christ. How can an all-powerful, all-loving God allow pain and suffering?I’m interested in those of us who have had to ask that kind of question. Part of the answer lies in 1 Peter.
Start with 1 Peter 1:1-2
* Notice Peter’s term to describe those of us who are disciples of Jesus Christ. We are “strangers in the world.” Other translations pick phrases like we are “exiles,” “we reside as aliens,” “we are living as foreigners.” παρεπίδημος – technical term for non-Israelites who are permanently living in Israel. The closest phrase we have in English is “resident aliens.”* This word described the people of faith in Hebrews 11:13* It describes Christians in the world in 1 Peter 2:11What Peter is saying is that we must live as foreigners. California is not our home; we are resident aliens. * This is why Paul says in Philippians 3:20 that our citizenship is in heaven. It’s why the old gospel song is so powerful when it says, “This world is not my home. I’m just-a-passin through.” We are exiles. We are aliens. We do not ultimately belong here.
Why are we resident aliens? 1 Peter 1:3aEvery one of us entered this world through a physical birth. Those of us who are “resident aliens” have been born again. We have become new people. In Paul’s language we’ve become “new creatures;” that we who were once dead have now been made alive, the doctrine of Regeneration. To expand Peter’s metaphor, we’ve been born again into a new family; we have new brothers & sisters. We have a new father & a new home. This world is no longer my home; I’m just passing through as a resident alien.
Peter continues by spelling out the Benefits of the New Birth – 1:3b-5
1. One of the benefits of being born again is that we’ve been born again to a living hope. 1 Peter 1:3bThe world might hope in things – good grades, good jobs, 9/11 never happens again. Tries to be good and hopes that it gets to heaven. But in this world, apart from Christ, there is absolutely no hope whatsoever. * Ephesians 2:12 reminds us that the world has no hope, not really. But for us who are reborn, exiles, our hope is sure of what lies ahead. It’s living. It’s active. It’s sure. We are confident of what lies ahead. As I look forward to facing eternity, I look forward in hope – confident that I have been pronounced “not guilty” of my sins, confident hope that I will hear “Well done good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your master.” There’s no question in my mind. When a loved one who is a believer dies, we are absolutely confident of seeing him or her again. Why are we so sure? Why is our hope living? Peter says the power that raised Jesus from the dead is the same power that guarantees my hope and your hope if you are a disciple of Jesus Christ. That’s why we are absolutely “confident” of what our master has in store for us.
2. “FutureInheritance” - verse 4We’ve been born again to an inheritance. And it’s because I’ve been born into a new family that my inheritance is “imperishable, undefiled and unfading, kept in heaven for you [kept in heaven for me].” Our inheritance is not on earth; it is not subject to the stock market; our parents can’t spend it and we can’t waste it. It’s waiting for you and me in heaven. Read through 1 Peter this afternoon. One of the strongest emphasis all the way through 1 Peter is an emphasis on the future. And you have a bit of it in this verse. As Christians we must deal with the needs of the present and that is all the way through the book. But Peter wants us to be oriented towards the future while we’re dealing with the needs of the present, so that ultimately we are looking forward in eager anticipation to what lies ahead. Among other things, looking ahead to the salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. There’s a strong forward-looking emphasis all the way through the book. We who are born again are looking forward to getting our real inheritance, the one moth and rust isn’t going to destroy and thieves cannot break in and steal.
3. Present protection as we live in anticipation of future inheritanceIn the meantime, as we’re living out this life of exile, we are guarded by God. We are protected. We are shielded as we look forward to the coming salvation. In the present we still deal with issues, don’t we? We deal with issues of our lives and of living in a world. We know that Jesus is close; that he’s almost hand in hand with us; that he’s watching and he’s guiding and he’s guarding. But we live ultimately looking to the future, guarded in the present with an orientation to what lies ahead.
Christian exiles live our lives dealing with the present always looking to the future, towards heaven, towards our true home and our true inheritance. Here are a few verses from Peter to help drive this point home.
Peter is fully immersed in the present, dealing with the issues of the present.But his orientation is not to only be concerned with me, myself and I right here and now. but his whole orientation is looking forward to when Christ returns again. This is the mindset that must permeate our lives; living in the present, looking forward to the future.
All of this becomes the theological backdrop with how a Christian is to deal with suffering. 1 Peter is first and foremost about how you deal with pain and suffering in your life. But it’s really important to get the backdrop set for it.This is how we handle suffering -- vv 6-9
We will experience trials. We will experience suffering and pain because we are part of a sinful, fallen world and often we will be inflicted by pain when it is absolutely no fault of ours whatsoever. Anyone who teaches other than that isn’t reading the Bible. * Acts 14:22And the question is how will you and I respond when suffering and pain comes? Peter has two of the answers.
Faith says: This world is not my home; suffering is, at worst, temporary, then we get to go home.*1 Peter 1:6 says we rejoice in living hope, future inheritance, present protection because …That’s not to minimize the pain and suffering but it is to put a Biblical perspective on it.Preacher talked about timeline of eternity (infinite – always extending, so our life here on earth doesn’t even register as a blip on the timeline of eternity. Illustration: Pretend that our 70 or 80 years on earth registers 3 seconds against eternity. (Not so, but pretend) It’s like God is saying, “Can you give me 3 seconds of obedience? Can you suffer for my name for just 3 seconds? And not even that, in the timeline of eternity what I’m asking you for doesn’t even appear on the scope.” Heaven is our home; Earth is not our home. We have to keep that in perspective. The pain and the suffering in this world is immense and that’s why this question of “How can an all-good, all-powerful God allow pain and suffering?” is one of the fundamental questions of reality because it is so painful. But on the timeline of eternity, it’s not even a blip, three seconds at the most. And that’s an orientation that we need to have.
Faith recognizes that God is at work in the midst of our pain for our good, whether we like it or not. Verses all through 1 Peter on this.
1 Peter 3:14* 1 Peter 4:16
The kind of faith the disciples of Jesus Christ have is the kind of faith that affirms, in the midst of sorrow, the truth of 1 Peter 1:8
The main verse, of course, in all this is Romans 8:28Romans 8:28 is one of those verses that can easily be misunderstood and/or wrongly interpreted. It does not say everything that happens will be good. Bad things happen to good people.It does not say God causes everything that happens. Bad things happen, and they’re not God’s fault.Some things that happen in life are great. We can see the blessing in them right off. Some things are painful, traumatic, or sorrowful, and we rely on God to know what he’s doing and see us through. Most days fall into the category of ordinary. They just get lumped into the pile of just another day. But God uses every event – good, bad, and whatever – to our ultimate benefit. There’s nothing that happens, no matter how bad, that God is not at work in the midst of it for his good and of course the rub is that we don’t want his good in the midst of it, do we? We don’t want that. We want the pain to end. We want the pleasure to come back and that’s our good.
Think of Romans 8:28 like baking biscuits. (Maybe you have to be from the South)* Biscuits start with flour. I would never go into the kitchen, take a big handful of flour, and stuff it into my mouth. It would turn into a doughy paste and ugh… Flour is no good for snacking on. * Grandma cooked with lard, but I grew up with Crisco. That’s “vegetable shortening” for some of you. No one takes a big tablespoon full of that and washes down their flour with it. * Most people don’t like buttermilk either, but some people do. My grandmother was known to use milk that had soured, but not curdled, yet, and put that in the biscuits. * You mix the ingredients, then put them into a 350 degree oven. You or I would not last too long at 350 degrees, but it does wonders for biscuits. * All of these components, disgusting on their own, when put together and baked in the oven for a few minutes, produce big, fluffy, flaky buttermilk biscuits. A hot biscuit almost slices itself, and it melts butter melts in seconds. I could eat a dozen.Romans 8:28 is like that. Each single event, taken individually, may not look like much. It could be awful. But God works them together, like Grandma’s biscuits in the oven, to produce growth, blessing, and bring his purpose in our lives. We don’t always understand what it is that God is doing in us at the time. But we trust him to do a good work in us.
Don’t ever read Romans 8:28 without reading verse 29, “For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son.” That’s the good that God is at work in; that he’s not so concerned about the cessation of pain in your life and mine. What he is concerned about it that you and I grow so that we look more like his Son. That is the good towards which God is driving us, especially in the midst of pain and in the midst of suffering. We may not like his definition of “good” but that’s what it is.* It doesn’t happen all at once – 2 Corinthians 3:18If only all of us could learn to live life knowing that we are separated from eternity by only a thin veil; and that one day very soon our three seconds will be up and we will go home blowing a kiss back to our loved ones: that we’re going to a place where Jesus will “wipe away every tear from our eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:4)Then we will fully understand how our sorrow and pain was for our good and for the glory of God. AmenDo you really trust God? Will you obey him?