Jesus is the ultimate example of suffering and persecution
We are called to join Jesus’ worldview and attitude
Genesis
Who did it?
Why did He do it?
Suffering & Persecution
Exist - Sovereign
Care - Coming God
1 Peter 1
1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,
To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia,
Election
OT - Service
NT - Salvation
Christlikeness
The Age to Come
__________________
This Age
___________________
Suffering & Persecution
Exist - Sovereign
Care - Coming God
1 Peter 1
2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood:
History
P-R-E-S-E-N-T
Grace is not base
on future human behavior
Salvation
legal status
Legal Position
repentance
faith
obedience
perseverance
1 Peter 1
2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
repentance - cosmic treason
faith - faithfulness of Jesus
obedience - 33 years on earth
perseverance - God’s preservation
1 Peter 1
2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
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