1. To Encourage You
Pastor Jon Fulton
March 3, 2019
Series: Introductions

3. With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a
faithful brother, I have written to you briefly,
encouraging you and testifying that this
is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.
--1 Peter 5:12 (NIV)

5. P.S. - I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.

6. 1. P.S. - Stand faithfully in true grace until you sit in glory.
Or, more clearly, here is what Peter is saying…
1. P.S. - Stand faithfully in true grace until you sit in glory.

8. True grace is the mysterious union that joins suffering to glory

10. God’s true grace includes present tense pain so that future tense glory can be realized

12. 2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
--James 1:2-4 (NLT)

14. My grace is sufficient for you, for my power
is made perfect in weakness.
--2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)

16. The Greek word for weakness is ἀσθένεια (asthenia) and it literally means sickness, disease and suffering

18. 13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together
with you, sends you greetings, and so does my
son, Mark. 14 Greet one another with a kiss
of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ.
--1 Peter 5:13-14 (NASB95)

20. P.S. - She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings. Greet one another with
a kiss of love

21. 2. P.S. - Stand together in true grace until you sit in glory
Or, more clearly, here is what Peter is saying…
2. P.S. - Stand together in true grace until you sit in glory

23. the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for
the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the
Lord is ever useless.
--1 Corinthians 15:58 (NLT)

25. Carry each other's burdens, and in this way
you will fulfill the law of Christ.
--Galatians 6:2 (NIV)

27. "As they also absolutely intended to proceed with the execution against us, we came to a unanimous agreement among ourselves that, regardless of any loss of life and limb, honor and property, we would stand firm, with all for one and one for all... nor would we be subservient, but rather we would loyally help and protect each other to the utmost, against all difficulties."

29. P.S. - I love you just the way you are and so does God

31. To Encourage You
Pastor Jon Fulton
March 3, 2019
Series: Introductions