“Conduct Becoming A Christian” [Walking In Holiness] - (1 Peter 1:13-21) - Certain Standards of Ethical Conduct Demanded & Expected In Government, Business’, Education, Organizations, etc. . . . Implies Recognized Importance of Example & Influence Needed. If we desire to Fortify The Focus Of Our Hope (1:13), we must believe & trust in God enough Live an Obedient, Transformed & Holy Life (1:13-16) - Conduct Ourselves In Reverence & Godly Fear - (1:17) - Respond To The Price of Our Redemption With Humility, Trusting Obedience & Gratitude - (1:18-21) - 6/15/2014 - http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/
“Holding Out Hope AGAINST God’s Word” — (Hebrews 6:13-20) — It is foolish to base our hope on something God HAS NOT said, and even more foolish to hope God will do something different from what He has said! Why then will so many do so? – AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 9/3/2017
Romans Chapter 14, In Essentials Unity, In Non-Essentials Liberty, In All Things Charity
faith; weak in the faith; Legalism; Judging Others; the Lord is able; Bema Seat of Christian Judgment; at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE WILL BOW; Stumble
“Holding Out Hope AGAINST God’s Word” — (Hebrews 6:13-20) — It is foolish to base our hope on something God HAS NOT said, and even more foolish to hope God will do something different from what He has said! Why then will so many do so? – AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 9/3/2017
Romans Chapter 14, In Essentials Unity, In Non-Essentials Liberty, In All Things Charity
faith; weak in the faith; Legalism; Judging Others; the Lord is able; Bema Seat of Christian Judgment; at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE WILL BOW; Stumble
“Traditions, Are They Good or Bad?" — Wouldn’t you consider it foolish to want to discard a practice merely because it is a “tradition?” So why are some so CRITICAL of traditions? Are there TRADITIONS we MUST keep? Are there traditions we MUST reject? Can some traditions be either good or bad? - (2 Thessalonians 2:15; Matthew 15:2-9) — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 10/14/2018
The church as "the temple of God" is called to be led by the Spirit, fed by God's Word, and offered up to God as a "living sacrifice" in daily service.
Creative crowds and wise screen teams are needed to accelerate customer centr...Christian Brix Tillegreen
The major finding of this thesis is thus that desirable capabilities and behaviors of crowd and screen team are highly distinctive but complementary; they are interdependent and indispensable to enable accelerated innovation in the context of Novozymes.
It follows that sustainable use of crowd-sourcing as an innovation accelerator in Novozymes must pay special attention to ensure that innovator crowds stay creative and engaged but also to muster critical, yet open-minded screen teams. The value proposition to these expert teams must be that facing the creative, ‘noisy’ chaos of the crowd can have significant paybacks in the form of new maps of insights which could be much more intriguing than ‘just’ a couple of new good ideas.
“Traditions, Are They Good or Bad?" — Wouldn’t you consider it foolish to want to discard a practice merely because it is a “tradition?” So why are some so CRITICAL of traditions? Are there TRADITIONS we MUST keep? Are there traditions we MUST reject? Can some traditions be either good or bad? - (2 Thessalonians 2:15; Matthew 15:2-9) — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 10/14/2018
The church as "the temple of God" is called to be led by the Spirit, fed by God's Word, and offered up to God as a "living sacrifice" in daily service.
Creative crowds and wise screen teams are needed to accelerate customer centr...Christian Brix Tillegreen
The major finding of this thesis is thus that desirable capabilities and behaviors of crowd and screen team are highly distinctive but complementary; they are interdependent and indispensable to enable accelerated innovation in the context of Novozymes.
It follows that sustainable use of crowd-sourcing as an innovation accelerator in Novozymes must pay special attention to ensure that innovator crowds stay creative and engaged but also to muster critical, yet open-minded screen teams. The value proposition to these expert teams must be that facing the creative, ‘noisy’ chaos of the crowd can have significant paybacks in the form of new maps of insights which could be much more intriguing than ‘just’ a couple of new good ideas.
Surviving the Java Deserialization Apocalypse // OWASP AppSecEU 2016Christian Schneider
The hidden danger of Java deserialization vulnerabilities – which often lead to remote code execution – has gained extended visibility in the past year. The issue has been known for years; however, it seems that the majority of developers were unaware of it until recent media coverage around commonly used libraries and major products. This talk aims to shed some light about how this vulnerability can be abused, how to detect it from a static and dynamic point of view, and -- most importantly -- how to effectively protect against it. The scope of this talk is not limited to the Java serialization protocol but also other popular Java libraries used for object serialization.
The ever-increasing number of new vulnerable endpoints and attacker-usable gadgets has resulted in a lot of different recommendations on how to protect your applications, including look-ahead deserialization and runtime agents to monitor and protect the deserialization process. Coming at the problem from a developer’s perspective and triaging the recommendations for you, this talk will review existing protection techniques and demonstrate their effectiveness on real applications. It will also review existing techniques and present new gadgets that demonstrates how attackers can actually abuse your application code and classpath to craft a chain of gadgets that will allow them to compromise your servers.
This talk will also present the typical architectural decisions and code patterns that lead to an increased risk of exposing deserialization vulnerabilities. Mapping the typical anti-patterns that must be avoided, through the use of real code examples we present an overview of hardening techniques and their effectiveness. The talk will also show attendees what to search the code for in order to find potential code gadgets the attackers can leverage to compromise their applications. We’ll conclude with action items and recommendations developers should consider to mitigate this threat.
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This talk was presented by Alvaro Muñoz & Christian Schneider at the OWASP AppSecEU 2016 conference in Rome.
“Why Is The House of God Forsaken?” - (Nehemiah 13) - In Neh 13:4ff, Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem, but what he found was disturbing (13:7ff). The house of God was in disarray and the Levites had not been given their rightful portions. The question put forth by Nehemiah is one which needs to be asked today: “Why is the house of God forsaken?” http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/
(Genesis 32:22-32) Jacob wrestles all night with a stranger - this marks a turning point in Jacob’s life! what lessons did Jacob learn? What lessons can we learn? (these lessons can change your life as well) — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 1/15/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
“Faith Through The Fire” - (1 Peter; Guidance In Troubled Times) - Peter tells us that God keeps us “Through faith”, but persecution will effect our faith. The effect upon our faith however is determined by our attitude & response! (1 Pet 1:7-9; 3:14,15; 5:10) How can we respond properly & in a beneficial way when we’re treated poorly because of our faith?. - AUDIO / KEYNOTE / PPT / PDF - (11/17/2013)
LESSON 7 OVERCOMING OBSTACLES Gird Up The Loins Of Your Mind.pptxCarlenePierce1
In Biblical times, the long tunics got in the way when it came to battle, foot racing, and hard labor.
Girding up your loins" means tying up your loose garments in your belt.
A girded mind is one that is ready for action and is not easily influenced by the ungodly mind-set of those around us, nor is unsettled by any unbiblical and hostile worldview.
In Part-7, the last message in this series we discuss the importance of continuously growing in our revelation of God, His Word and His ways. We also address how to balance reason, the renewed mind, and the leading of the Holy Spirit and avoid the pitfall of presumption.
For sermon audio, notes, slides, archives and other free resources like books, please visit our website - apcwo.org
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"The New Frontier I speak of is not a set of promises -- it is a set of challenges. It sums up not what I intend to offer the American people, but what I intent to ask of them"
— John F. Kennedy
Unity of The Spirit - NOT - Unity In DiversityDon McClain
“Unity of The Spirit - NOT - Unity In Diversity”(John 17:17-23; Ephesians 4:1-16) Explaining the difference / What unity of the Spirit looks like / When it comes to matters of faith and practice, the concept of "unity in diversity" undermines fundamental principles of truth AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF 03/31/2019
“How To Become A Wise Investor” —(Eccle 11:1-12:14) — Have our expenditures in time, resources and effort resulted in 1) Our personal spiritual growth? 2) The growth of the kingdom? — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 12/30/2018 - w65stchurchofchrist.com
“Give Me That SHOW Time Religion" — (Jeremiah 6:16; Deuteronomy 12:29–32; 2 Timothy 4:1–5) There Is A MAJOR Problem With “Contemporary Worship” & Why So MANY CANNOT SEE IT — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 09/02/2018
“Does God STILL Hate Divorce?” — (Malachi 2:13-16) — Marriage is currently under assault & Lightly esteemed! The FAMILY, as God designed it, is in serious trouble in TODAY’s world! Does cultural acceptance or practice change God’s mind or will on the matter? Why does God hate divorce? -- AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 8/13/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org//2017_Sermons/2017_08_13_Does_God_Still_Hate_Divorce.mp3
“The Church In An Age of Crisis” — It is NOT easy holding firm to the truth and remaining faithful to Christ in today's moral or religious climate. Paul's second epistle to Timothy provides us with the principles and encouragement needed to withstand the onslaught of an ungodly world. – AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 7/30/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org//2017_Sermons/2017_7_30_Church_In_An_Age_of_Crisis.mp3
What is the "Sin unto death" in 1 John 5:16?
What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit in Matthew 12:31,32?
Can one go so far away from God that He will not take them back?
If so, where is that line?
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/2017_Sermons/2017_06_25_The_Power_of_Gods_Grace_Rom7.mp3
(1 Samuel 15; Romans 6:1-23; Colossians 3:5-9) — Some wrong ways to deal with sin & the ONLY way to deal with sin. — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 6/18/2017 http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
— (Romans 7:1-8:17) — The Gospel of Christ Delivers From The Curse of The Law & The Guilt of Sin. — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 6/25/2017 http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/
(Titus 2:11-15) — What would you say is the biggest problem facing the church? If you were honest with yourself, could you say you were as zealous as you ought to be? What is Zeal? Can zeal be bad? — What are we most enthusiastic about? Where are our affections and values directed? - http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/2017_Sermons/2017_03_19_Zealous_For_Good_Works.mp3
(2 Thessalonians 3:1-5) — What is Patience? How important is it for us to LEARN to be patient? How can we learn to be patient? - http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/2017_Sermons/2017_03_26_The_Patience_of_Christ.mp3
“The Kind of Preaching That Pleases God”Don McClain
(Successful Preachers in The Bible) — When it come to “preaching,” most measure success VERY differently from how God measures it! Most people are advocates of style over substance, smiles instead of rebuke, embelished emotional storys rather than scripture, compromise without the bold proclamation of truth. This lesson will challenge how most people view preachers & preaching. http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/2017_Sermons/2017_03_12_Preaching_That_Pleases_God.mp3
“The Nature of Saving FAITH” (2)— (Romans 3:19-5:5) In Romans 4 Paul is contrasting two opposing SYSTEMS, “FAITH & WORKS.” The “works” system cannot save a sinner because it demands perfection - and no amount of work can undo the sinners sin. The “Faith” system on the other hand implements forgiveness through Jesus thus providing justification on the grounds of God’s grace. Abraham was justified by the system of faith, not by the system of perfect Law keeping. But what kind of FAITH does the system of faith require? What KIND of FAITH did Abraham Have? - 2/26/2017
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(Hebrews 11:1-40; James 2:14-24; Romans 4:13-25) The Bible speaks of different kinds of faith. There is only one kind of faith that saves us. The only viable faith is the faith that obeys God! — What KIND of FAITH did Abraham Have? — What kind of FAITH do you have? — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 2/19/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
(Nehemiah 8:1-12; Hebrews 12:25-29) What does your attitude & actions toward God’s word reveal about your reverence for Him? What does your attitude & actions toward worshipping God reveal about your reverence for Him? -- AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 2/5/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
(Genesis 37:1-50:26) A Common Predetermination / A Common Rejection / A Common Humiliation / A Common Injustice / A Common Exaltation / A Common Grace / Mercy / A Common Purpose / -- AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 1/22/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
[Romans8:12-17; Ephesians 5:15-21] — Clearly the Bible teaches that the Holy Spiirit indwells, influences and leads the child of God. The question is how does the Bible, (the Holy Spirit’s revelation) tell us He does it. — AUDIO PART 1 / AUDIO PART 2 / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 12/25/2016
The Lord’s church in an Experience Driven CultureDon McClain
“The Lord’s church in an 'Experience Driven Culture'” - [John 6:60-69] - As churches decline in membership, they begin to compromise to sustain numbers - Many churches have adopted the "market driven" approach – i.e., Find out what people want and give it to them - WHAT EVER THAT IS! — Many churches of Christ are dondoinge the same things! Can the church fight apathy and materialism by feeding people's carnal appetites? Has the word of God lost it’s power & effectiveness? What should the churches response be to the populace and its increasing hunger for an “experience” & disinterest in the truth? - MP3 / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 5/17/2015
Saved Like Noah - [Baptism also now saves us … 1 Peter 3:18-22] Don McClain
“Saved Like Noah" - [Baptism also now saves us … 1 Peter 3:18-22] - Many strive to explain the apostle Peter’s words in the above text in ways that negate that which he affirms. This study is a detailed examination of this text — 1) what is meant by the type / antitype construction of verses 20 and 21? — 2) What does Peter mean when he says, “baptism also now saves us?” — 3) What is the meaning of the parenthetical phrase "(not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God)? - I realize many may disagree with the conclusions we have reached, but I pray that all will prayerfully and sincerely consider this study and accept that which is the truth. (If anyone has any questions about this lesson, or other materials on this site - please contact me - DM)
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
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Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
2. Becoming
A ChristianConduct
✴Certain Standards of
Ethical Conduct
Demanded & Expected
In Government,
Business’, Education,
Organizations, etc. !
✴Implies Recognized
Importance of Example
& Influence Needed In
All Who Represent . . .
3. A ChristianConduct
✴ Election, sanctification, and
sprinkling of Jesus’ blood - 2!
✴ Born again to a living hope - 3!
✴ Incorruptible inheritance, - 4!
✴ The assurance of God’s power to save
the faithful - 5!
✴ Confidence in God’s power produces
joy even in the midst of trial - 6-9!
✴ The great value of “the grace” that
has come to us - 10-12
“Therefore” - The following exhortations are
based upon things previously referenced
Becoming
4. A ChristianConduct
✴ Fortify The Focus Of Our Hope (1:13)!
✴ Trusting God, Living an Obedient,
Transformed & Holy Life (1:13-16)!
✴ Conducting Ourselves In Reverence
& Godly Fear - (1:17)!
✴ Responding To The Price of Our
Redemption With Humility, Trusting
Obedience & Gratitude - (1:18-21)
“Therefore” - The following exhortations are
based upon things previously referenced
Becoming
5. 1 Peter 1:13–21 (NKJV)
13 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind,
be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the
grace that is to be brought to you at the
revelation of Jesus Christ; 14 as obedient
children, not conforming yourselves to the
former lusts, as in your ignorance;
6. 1 Peter 1:13–21 (NKJV)
15 but as He who called you is holy, you also
be holy in all your conduct, 16 because it is
written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if you
call on the Father, who without partiality
judges according to each one’s work,
conduct yourselves throughout the time of
your stay here in fear;
7. 1 Peter 1:13–21 (NKJV)
18 knowing that you were not redeemed
with corruptible things, like silver or gold,
from your aimless conduct received by
tradition from your fathers, 19 but with
the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb
without blemish and without spot.
8. 1 Peter 1:13–21 (NKJV)
20 He indeed was foreordained before the
foundation of the world, but was manifest
in these last times for you 21 who through
Him believe in God, who raised Him
from the dead and gave Him glory, so that
your faith and hope are in God.
9. A ChristianConduct
✴ “Gird up the loins of your mind” -
Exhortation to Watchfulness /
Preparedness / Busyness - Exodus
12:11; Luke 12:35; 17:8!
✴ Remove everything from our minds
that may restrict us in our journey
from where we are to the attainment
of our HOPE! - Luke 8:14; 21:34,35;
Eph 6:10-18; Heb 12:1-3!
✴ Be ready to act - Eph 2:10; Tit 2:15
Fortify The Focus Of Our Hope (1:13)
Becoming
1 Peter 1:13 (NKJV)
13 Therefore gird up
the loins of your
mind, be sober,
and rest your hope
fully upon the
grace that is to be
brought to you at
the revelation of
Jesus Christ;
10. A ChristianConduct
✴ “Be sober” - Exhortation to be “Be self-
controlled” (4:7; 5:8; 1 Thes. 5:6, 8).!
✴ This word nēphontes, from the verb
nēphō (“be sober”) is used figuratively
meaning "to be calm and collected in
spirit, to be temperate, dispassionate,
circumspect" - (Eph 5:15-18; Rom 13:13)!
✴ Rather than being controlled by outside
circumstances & emotions believers
should be directed by God’s word -
(1:22-2:2; Eph 5:8-18; 2 Tim 3:16,17)
Fortify The Focus Of Our Hope (1:13)
Becoming
1 Peter 1:13 (NKJV)
13 Therefore gird up
the loins of your
mind, be sober,
and rest your hope
fully upon the
grace that is to be
brought to you at
the revelation of
Jesus Christ;
11. A ChristianConduct
✴ “rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to
be brought to you” - the main point of
this verse - The other exhortations
which precede it are subsidiary!
✴ Set our hope on the unmerited favor we
will receive when Jesus comes again! !
★ “Inheritance reserved in heaven" - 1 Pe 1:4!
★ "Salvation ready to be revealed" - 1 Pe 1:5!
★ "Praise, honor, and glory" - 1 Pe 1:7!
★ "End of your faith - salvation" - 1 Pe 1:9
Fortify The Focus Of Our Hope (1:13)
Becoming
1 Peter 1:13 (NKJV)
13 Therefore gird up
the loins of your
mind, be sober,
and rest your hope
fully upon the
grace that is to be
brought to you at
the revelation of
Jesus Christ;
12. A ChristianConduct
✴ Peter is exhorting us to be determined
in making our hope one that is
complete, strong, & unwavering by . . .
“Girding up the mind” – “Soberness” –
and “TRUSTING GOD”!
✴ Strengthening our hope is essential to
enduring the trials of life & living joyful,
victorious lives as Christians!!
✴ We may have hope, but it is easy to be
preoccupied with the affairs of this life,
causing our hope to be weak & shallow
Fortify The Focus Of Our Hope (1:13)
Becoming
1 Peter 1:13 (NKJV)
13 Therefore gird up
the loins of your
mind, be sober,
and rest your hope
fully upon the
grace that is to be
brought to you at
the revelation of
Jesus Christ;
13. A ChristianConduct
To remain faithful to the Lord,
we need to Free our minds of
those things which would weaken
our faith, divert our focus from
our goal, and hinder us from
being more serious about the
kind of lives our Heavenly Father
would have us live and the work
He has given to us!
Fortify The Focus Of Our Hope (1:13)
Becoming
1 Peter 1:13 (NKJV)
13 Therefore gird up
the loins of your
mind, be sober,
and rest your hope
fully upon the
grace that is to be
brought to you at
the revelation of
Jesus Christ;
14. A ChristianConduct
Trusting God By Living an Obedient,
Transformed, Holy Life (1:13,14)
Becoming
1 Peter 1:14,15 (NKJV)
14 as obedient children,
not conforming
yourselves to the
former lusts, as in
your ignorance; 15 but
as He who called you
is holy, you also be
holy in all your
conduct,
✴ We “Set Our Hope” upon God’s grace
by having faith enough to obey Him.!
✴ We obey God only by obeying His
Son - Mt 17:5; Dt 18:19; Ac 3:22,23;
Heb 1:1,2; Col 3:17!
✴ Obedience is essential to our
salvation - disobedience will result in
eternal condemnation, (no hope) -
Heb 5:8,9; Ro 2:5-10; 2 Thes 1:7-9; Ep
5:6; Jn 3:36
15. A ChristianConduct
Trusting God By Living an Obedient,
Transformed, Holy Life (1:13,14)
Becoming
1 Peter 1:14,15 (NKJV)
14 as obedient children,
not conforming
yourselves to the
former lusts, as in
your ignorance; 15 but
as He who called you
is holy, you also be
holy in all your
conduct,
✴ We “Set Our Hope” upon God’s grace
by having faith enough to obey Him.!
✴ Obedient children (τέκνα ὑπακοῆς).
(lit., “children of obedience”) are to
mold their character after the pattern
of Him who had called them - Ep 5:1 !
✴ Our obedience MUST extend deeper
than our deeds - Even to every thought
- 2 Cor 10:5; Mat 5:27-30; Is 55:7; 59:7;
Jer 4:14; Mat 15:19; Col. 3:1-3
16. A ChristianConduct
Trusting God By Living an Obedient,
Transformed, Holy Life (1:13,14)
Becoming
1 Peter 1:14,15 (NKJV)
14 as obedient children,
not conforming
yourselves to the
former lusts, as in
your ignorance; 15 but
as He who called you
is holy, you also be
holy in all your
conduct,
✴ Negatively: “Not conforming
yourselves to” (also used in Rom. 12:2)
the evil desires of their past sinful
lives (Eph. 2:3; Titus 3:1,2), when they
were ignorant of God (cf. Eph. 4:18). !
✴ Do not revert back to your sinful
habits, mannerisms, dress, and speech,
which you did before you became
Christians through the knowledge of
the truth. (2 Peter 2:20-22; Hos 4:6)
17. A ChristianConduct
Trusting God By Living an Obedient,
Transformed, Holy Life (1:13,14)
Becoming
1 Peter 1:14,15 (NKJV)
14 as obedient children,
not conforming
yourselves to the
former lusts, as in
your ignorance; 15 but
as He who called you
is holy, you also be
holy in all your
conduct,
✴We are called by God, Who is holy,
to be like Him - 2:9; 1 Thes 4:3-7;
Eph 5:1-7; Lev 11:44; 19:2; 20:7;
Amos 3:3. !
✴To be "holy" means that we are
"set apart" from sin and dedicated
to God - 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1; Rom 12:1-3!
✴We are commanded to be holy -
Tit 2:11-14; 2 Cor 7:1; Heb 12:14
18. A ChristianConduct
Trusting God By Living an Obedient,
Transformed, Holy Life (1:13,14)
Becoming
1 Peter 1:14,15 (NKJV)
14 as obedient children,
not conforming
yourselves to the
former lusts, as in
your ignorance; 15 but
as He who called you
is holy, you also be
holy in all your
conduct,
✴Our daily life, our entire
conduct is to be "set apart"
in service to the Lord - Rom
12:1; 2 Cor 6:14-7:1; 1 Jn 3:1-3!
✴Can it be said of our lives,
that we are holy in all our
thoughts, words and deeds?
19. A ChristianConduct
Conducting Ourselves In Reverence
& Godly Fear - (1:17)
Becoming
1 Peter 1:17 (NKJV)
17 And if you call on
the Father, who
without partiality
judges according to
each one’s work,
conduct yourselves
throughout the time
of your stay here in
fear;
✴ Obedient children know the holy
nature and just character of the
One who judges … impartially. -
Rom 2:5-11; Col 3:25; Deut 10:17!
✴ Their right to call God Father
leads to their obeying Him in
reverent fear. - Phili 2:12; Ps 2:11;
Isa 66:2,5; Heb 4:1; 12:28,29; Mat
10:28
20. A ChristianConduct
Conducting Ourselves In Reverence
& Godly Fear - (1:17)
Becoming
1 Peter 1:17 (NKJV)
17 And if you call on
the Father, who
without partiality
judges according to
each one’s work,
conduct yourselves
throughout the time
of your stay here in
fear;
✴ “Reverent fear” is evidenced by a
tender conscience, a watchfulness
against temptation, and avoiding
things that would displease God. -
2:11; Prov 14:16; 28:14; !
✴ We are to live according to God's
absolute standards, in contrast to
the world’s shifting, situational
ethics - 1 Pet 1:24,25; Ps 119:89
21. A ChristianConduct
Responding To The Price of Our
Redemption With Gratitude - (1:18-21)
Becoming
1 Peter 1:18 (NKJV)
18 knowing that you
were not redeemed
with corruptible
things, like silver or
gold, from your
aimless conduct
received by tradition
from your fathers,
✴ Another motive to reverential,
vigilant fear of displeasing God,
recognizing & appreciating the
costly price of our redemption
from sin. !
✴ Gold and silver, being liable to
corruption themselves, can free no
one from the bondage of sin &
death - Rom 6:23; Psalm 49:7,8
22. A ChristianConduct
Responding To The Price of Our
Redemption With Gratitude - (1:18-21)
Becoming
1 Peter 1:19 (NKJV)
19 but with the
precious blood of
Christ, as of a
lamb without
blemish and
without spot.
✴We are redeemed by the precious
blood of Christ - Mat. 20:28;
26:28; Ac. 20:28; Ep. 1:7; Col. 1:14;
He. 9:12–14; Rev 1:5; 5:9!
✴Christ was sinless, uniquely
qualified as “the Lamb of God,
who takes away the sin of the
world” - John 1:29; cf. Heb. 9:14.
23. A ChristianConduct
Responding To The Price of Our
Redemption With Gratitude - (1:18-21)
Becoming
1 Peter 1:19 (NKJV)
19 but with the
precious blood of
Christ, as of a
lamb without
blemish and
without spot.
✴One who esteems & appreciates
the sacrifice of Jesus will live an
obedient, reverential, holy life -
2:4,6,7; 2 Cor. 10:14,15!
✴What then would a life of
disobedience & irreverence
manifest? And what will be the
end of such a life? - cf. He 10:26-31
24. 1 Peter 1:13–21 (NKJV)
20 He indeed was foreordained before the
foundation of the world, but was manifest
in these last times for you 21 who through
Him believe in God, who raised Him
from the dead and gave Him glory, so that
your faith and hope are in God.
26. 26
Becoming
A Christian
Conduct
1 Peter 1:13-21
✦Purposeful Conduct!
✦Transformed Conduct!
✦Reverential Conduct!
✦Appreciative Conduct
Does Your Conduct Reflect It?
27.
28. Charts by Don McClain
Prepared June 12-14, 2014;
Preached June 15, 2014
West 65th Street church of Christ
P.O. Box 190062, Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062
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A ChristianConduct
Becoming
29. Ephesians 5:1–18 (NKJV)
1 Therefore be imitators of God as dear
children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ
also has loved us and given Himself
for us, an offering and a sacrifice to
God for a sweet-smelling aroma. 3 But
fornication and all uncleanness or
covetousness, let it not even be named
among you, as is fitting for saints;
30. Ephesians 5:1–18 (NKJV)
4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor
coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but
rather giving of thanks. 5 For this you
know, that no fornicator, unclean person,
nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has
any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ
and God. 6 Let no one deceive you with
empty words, for because of these things
the wrath of God comes upon the sons of
disobedience.
31. Ephesians 5:1–18 (NKJV)
7 Therefore do not be partakers with
them. 8 For you were once darkness,
but now you are light in the Lord. Walk
as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the
Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness,
and truth), 10 finding out what is
acceptable to the Lord. 11 And have no
fellowship with the unfruitful works of
darkness, but rather expose them.
32. Ephesians 5:1–18 (NKJV)
12 For it is shameful even to speak of
those things which are done by them
in secret. 13 But all things that are
exposed are made manifest by the
light, for whatever makes manifest is
light. 14 Therefore He says: “Awake,
you who sleep, Arise from the dead,
And Christ will give you light.”
33. Ephesians 5:1–18 (NKJV)
15 See then that you walk
circumspectly, not as fools but as
wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the
days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be
unwise, but understand what the will of
the Lord is. 18 And do not be drunk
with wine, in which is dissipation; but
be filled with the Spirit,