Aim: To behave as citizens of heaven, even while on earth.
Why good behavior glorifies God: because it brings His truth down to the earth, and because it proves His people as authentic.
Exegesis: Attitudinal preparation for good behavior: let us arm ourselves with courageous resolve (vv. 13-14), humble testimony (v. 15), and steadfast faith (vv. 16-17).
Further application: The heart of good behavior: it always flows from a loving relationship with Christ, and it always believes the gospel—even in the face of persecution.
Key verse: v. 13 ''And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good?''
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Mark Henninger
Good Behavior Series in 1 Peter Redeemer Presbyterian...
Rev. Mark Henninger is a retired, ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa (B.A.) and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (M.Div). He is married to his wife, Lesley, and together they have one daughter and...