1 Peter 4:12-16
Three Imperatives to Help Us Respond Biblically to Suffering and Persecution
1. Do Not Be Surprised as You Suffer For Christ – Vs. 12
. John 16:33, 1 Thessalonians 3:4, 2 Timothy 2:13, 3:12, 1 Peter 1:6-7
. Purification of true believers vs. Weeding out of false converts
. Matthew 13:1-23, 1 Peter 4:17
2. Keep on Rejoicing as You Suffer For Christ – Vs. 13
. Acts 5:41, Matthew 5:11-12, James 1:2-4
3. Make Sure Your Suffering is FOR Christ – Vs. 14-16
. Romans 13:1-7