In the Middle of the Fire

In the five chapters of 1 Peter, one thing is talked about 17 times. What is this one defining theme of this short book? Suffering. While human suffering was never God's original intent, when people chose a path of sin, suffering followed, and it now marks all of our lives. But because God will use anything and everything in our stories to work toward his good purpose, Peter tells us how suffering plays a role in our lives. It's the fiery test that proves our faith is genuine. Today we're looking at four things Peter says should mark a genuine faith that's in the middle of the fire.