Live the Bible with Wayne Stiles

Part 9 - “Faith in Times Like These”

- 1 Peter 4:7-11 -

What if the end was near? I mean, really. What should each person focus on? This passage reveals the answer: prayer, love, hospitality, and service. All these he should do for one main reason: “the end of all things is at hand.”

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Part 8 - “Faith in Times Like These”

- 1 Peter 4:1-6 -

As those who know the futility of a life of sensuality, lusts, drunkenness, carousals, and drinking parties, we should arm ourselves with the fact that those things caused the death of Jesus Christ. That knowledge should spur us to live the rest of our days for the wonderful will of God and no longer for the enfeebling lusts of men.

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Part 7 - “Faith in Times Like These”

- 1 Peter 3:13-22 -

If Christ is set apart as absolute Lord of our hearts, then we should be ready at any moment to give a reason for the hope of heaven. And once that reason is given, our good conscience and behavior—regardless of our suffering—should match the message we share. Christ exemplified this behavior of readiness amidst unjust suffering—even going so far as to proclaim, after His death, a message of victory to the damned.

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Part 6 - “Faith in Times Like These”

- 1 Peter 3:7-12 -

Peace in the home stems from excellent behavior in the home. A practical command is given to every husband: know and honor your wife. Then an integral command is given to both spouses: return insults with a blessing—not retaliation.

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Part 5 - “Faith in Times Like These”

- 1 Peter 3:1-6 -

Just as all believers are to submit to proper authority—even when it’s unjust—so that principle extends to the home. Peter offers practical advice to wives of unbelieving husbands, as to how excellent behavior can also be a tool through which God works on a husband’s heart. Peter also gives comfort to the weary woman who struggles with a husband who doesn’t love her.

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Part 4 – “Faith in Times Like These”

- 1 Peter 2:11-25 -

Though citizens of a nation, in truth we are aliens and strangers in the world. And while living in the world, our behavior should reflect obedience to both governmental and vocational authority. This excellent behavior-- even when treated unjustly-- silences the unbelievers and pleases Christ who also unjustly suffered in this world.

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Part 3 - “Faith in Times Like These”

- 1 Peter 1:22-2:10 -

Once the attitude of holiness has begun in an individual’s heart, he or she should display that holiness in selfless love for God’s people and in an unflagging desire for God Word. Only through Scripture will anyone grow in respect to salvation, and only through love displayed will that salvation be shared with others. Only two things last forever--God’s Word and God’s people. So love what lasts.

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Part 2 - “Faith in Times Like These”

- 1 Peter 1:13-21 -We could sum up most sermons in two words: “Be good.” But why be good? Why does the Bible tells us that? The answer lies in God’s character.

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Part 4 - “Good and Angry”

Anger often stems from unmet “needs,” such as a desire for respect, admiration, or affirmation. There must be a balance between legitimate needs and codependency. One major way we attempt to have these needs met is by trying to control others. The Bible gives the better alternative—freedom in choices and freedom from dependencies. (Wayne recommends The Anger Workbook by Les Carter, an essential resource used in this series.)

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Part 3 - “Good and Angry”

Anger often stems from unmet “needs,” such as a desire for respect, admiration, or affirmation. There must be a balance between legitimate needs and codependency. One major way we attempt to have these needs met is by trying to control others. The Bible gives the better alternative—freedom in choices and freedom from dependencies. (Wayne recommends The Anger Workbook by Les Carter, an essential resource used in this series.)

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