Peter moves the conversation forward by painting an ideal picture of what life would look like within the church. He calls God’s people to intentionally seek unity for the sake of the gospel.

Bob Evans' last sermon on Matthew 7:24-27.

Primarily, people want something from us.

Primarily, God wants something for us.

Primarily, Wildwood wants four things for you.

Jesus Christ is the grand personage in the Bible, and love is the greatest theme. Christianity is not a story of morality, heroic figures, or laws and commandments. It is a story of sacrificial love and grace. Today as we light the advent candle of love, we will focus on how love is manifested in Creation, the Incarnation, the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, and throughout eternity.

Joy is the smile of the soul. C.S. Lewis once noted that- “Joy is the serious business of heaven.” In the life to come, joy will permanently mark the people of God. In the here and now, joy can truly be experienced. While joy starts in the heart, it manifests in the face.

Dan Roeber summarizes Season 3 on theology! He also recommends these books: A Practical Primer on Theological Method: Table Manners for Discussing God, His Works, and His Ways by Kreider and Svigel and Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin.

Dan Roeber and Mike Shockey discuss primary and secondary issues in theology. They chat about God's Word and the deity of Jesus as main primary issues.

Various Scriptures

We are called to live lives that honor God by respecting others. A life of honor/respect is the most compelling way to point others to Jesus.

Peter continues his exhortation by focusing on the response of slaves to mistreatment. Slaves, as those with no rights, become a model for all Christians who may well be despised and rejected in the world. But the mistreatment toward Christians should not be a shock to his readers. The whole book is full of allusions to suffering. But their suffering is simply in line with the treatment of Jesus. Peter explains how Christ suffered as an example for them but then reminds them that His death was more than an example: it was an atoning sacrifice for their sins. At one time, they were outside the fold, but now, by God's grace, his readers have come back to the care of the Great Shepherd who guards their souls, no matter what life holds for them.