Derek speaks about God's glorious design for marriage to reflect his very being, and also the terrible sin of lust and rebellion against God.

Matt speaks about God's glorious people through Jesus, and how they are to act.

As we’ve noticed in Peter’s letter so far, he is writing to Christians who are realising that following Jesus means living as outsiders in a world that doesn't accept them just as it didn’t accept their saviour. There are 3 main take-aways from this passage. 1, our response as Christians to being mistreated. 2, Our calling as Christians. 3, Our constant reenforcement of the Gospel. 

As we continue in our series through first Peter, we explore Peter’s points regarding submission to authorities through Christ. As we unpack this, these are the 5 points we’ll discuss; Point 1; Jesus Christ the central pillar. Point 2; Authorities as instruments of God, Point 3; The command for believers, Point 4; True Freedom vs. Self indulgence, And finally Point 5; Walking by the Spirit. 

Jesus is called the Cornerstone, and on Him the whole church is built of 'living stones".  Jesus is the precious cornerstone to all who believe and yet to those reject Him, He has become a stumbling block which causes them to stumble.

We tend to think that the temporary things of the world can bring us purpose and satisfaction. However, we must remember that it is the living and enduring word of God that sustains and gives purpose to all believers.

Peter tells us that Jesus was chosen before the creation of the world.  This gives us a solid foundation for life, knowing that all that we do and are, is safe and secure in his eternal plans and purposes.

In this message we explore the meaning of redemption, and the surprising thing we have been redeemed from.  Jesus had to be the ransom we could not pay!

We come to God as Father, and He is impartial, that is, He has no favourites.  Therefore, He will judge us equally and so we should set our minds on holiness.

Christians are greatly privileged to have received a Gospel revelation that is the substance of what the prophets saw in part, and that which angels longed to know.  Walking a Gospel centred life causes us to live alert, sober-minded, set apart, holy lives.