Christians are suffering in Afghanistan. Not because of an earthquake or famine. They are suffering persecution. They are suffering because they are Christians. Could Christians suffer persecution in America? How will you handle it?
Peter writes to arm you to face animosity, consider 1 Peter 4:12-19. This text introduces the last major section 1 Peter (do you see that "amen" at the end of v. 11?). Peter seems certain that the 1st century church is about to become the target of Roman persecution. Suffering is a huge idea in the apostle's epistle.
Life can be difficult, but the apostle wants his friends to stand firm. In fact, "standing firm in the grace of God" is the big idea in the apostle's letter (note 5:12). And standing firm shapes Peter's point in our text: trust God and do right when you suffer for Christ.
Here's how Peter makes his point; let's consider his directions for suffering pilgrims: A. Make the right response (vv.12-14). B. Guard the right reason (vv.15-18). C. Keep on the right road (v.19).
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