Beating Sin by Embracing Suffering 1 Pet 4:1-6

1 Peter Beating Sin by Embracing Suffering (1 Peter 4:1-6)

IC@MK Sermon Series

1 Peter 4:1-2 1

Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2

so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.

1 Peter 4:3-4 3

For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry.

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With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you;

1 Peter 4:5-6 5

but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

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For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does.

But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed.

1 Peter 3:14

Beating Sin by Embracing Suffering I.

Believers are called to Battle against Sin (v. 2-6)

1 Peter 4:1-2 1

Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2

so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.

Beating Sin by Embracing Suffering I. Believers are called to Battle against Sin (v. 2-6) • Choice

1 Peter 4:1-2 1

Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2

so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.

As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance

1 Peter 1:14

Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.

1 Peter 2:11

1 Peter 4:3-4 3

For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry.

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With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you;

Beating Sin by Embracing Suffering I. Believers are called to Battle against Sin (v. 2-6) • Choice • Persuasion

1 Peter 4:3-4 3

For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry.

4

With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you;

1 Peter 4:1-2 1

Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2

so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.

1 Peter 4:5 but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, 1 Peter 1:17

Beating Sin by Embracing Suffering I. Believers are called to Battle against Sin (v. 2-6) • Choice • Persuasion

• Reality

1 Peter 4:3-4 3

For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry.

4

With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you;

Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

1 Peter 2:12

1 Peter 4:3-4 3

For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry.

4

With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you;

1 Peter 4:5-6 5

but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

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For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does.

For God has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.

Acts 17:31

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God

1 Peter 3:18

Beating Sin by Embracing Suffering I. Believers are called to Battle against Sin (v. 2-6) • Choice • Persuasion

• Reality • Encouragement

Beating Sin by Embracing Suffering I. Believers are called to Battle against Sin (v. 2-6) II. Suffering with Christ is the Path to Victory (v. 1)

1 Peter 4:1-2 1

Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2

so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.

“Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me.

Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.�

Luke 22:42

And he began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes and be killed, and after three days rise again.

Mark 8:31

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.

1 Peter 2:21

If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.

Luke 9:23

1 Peter 4:1-2 1

Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2

so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.