Triumphantly Enduring Persecution

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Triumphantly Enduring Persecution 1 Peter 3:13-15a

Triumphantly Enduring Persecution Suffering Is Going to Come The word “suffer” appears 17 times in First Peter (1:11; 2:19, 20, 21, 23; 3:14, 17, 18; 4:1, 13, 15, 16, 19; 5:1, 9, 10) “Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution” (2 Tim. 3:12)

Triumphantly Enduring Persecution Suffering Will Be Due to: Righteousness (1 Pet. 3:14) Obeying the Lord (1 Pet. 1:14) Holy conduct (1 Pet. 1:15) Doing good (1 Pet. 3:17; 2:20) Being a Christian (1 Pet. 4:16) Righteous works & righteous words offend the unrighteous! Guarantee #1: You will not suffer for righteousness, obedience, holiness and being a Christian, IF YOU ARE NOT! Guarantee #2: You will suffer for righteousness, obedience, holiness and being a Christian, IF YOU ARE!

Triumphantly Enduring Persecution When Suffering Comes, Triumph Belongs to Those Who: Remember That the Lord Is Watching (3:12) Watching you & watching them (Prov. 15:3; 2 Chron. 16:9; Rom. 12:19) Keep a proper perspective (Rom. 8:18) Resolve to Be Zealous for Good (3:13; cf. John 2:17; Tit. 2:11-14) Regard It As a Blessing (3:14a, 9; cf. Mt. 5:10-12; Rom. 8:35-39) Know you’re doing right & will be rewarded (Rom. 8:16-18; 2 Cor. 4:16-18) Refuse to Be Influenced, Intimidated or Inflamed (3:14b) Maintain complete composure in face of bitter & determined enemies Isaiah repeatedly called for Israel to not fear their enemies (41:10, 13, 14; 43:1, 5; 44:2; 35:4; 12:2; 44:8; 51:7, 12) Revere Christ As Lord of Your Heart (3:15a) He is the only One I’m trying to please (John 8:29) As my Lord, He is the only One to whom I need to listen (Matt. 17:5)

Triumph in the End with Christ Believe Jesus is God’s Son – Mark 16:16 Repent of your sins and turn to God – Acts 2:38 Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10 Be immersed into Christ – Galatians 3:27 God will wash away all of your sins – Acts 22:16 God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Walk faithfully with the Lord – 1 John 1:7