In this sermon series, the purpose is to encourage the body of Christ to remain persist in prayer and consistent behavior while relying on the just have of God rather than our own.
Part Four (9.22.19): Justice Granted To The Diligent
Key Verses: 1 Peter 2:9-12; then 13-20; Other: ?
Key Points: Who are the "DILIGENT"?
07:00 - 1. (V9-12) They are the PEOPLE GOD: "chosen race..." "a people for God's own possession..." "called out of darkness..." "The People of God": possession: one's own property; purchased through the finish work of Jesus Christ.
11:39 - 2. (V13-15) They respect all PEOPLE APPOINTED: "...submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution..." " ... for such is the will of God..." "...that you may silence the ignorance of foolish men...": submit: to submit to one's control; arrange under; to yield to one's advise; to obey; will: what one wishes of has determined shall be done; the purpose of God to bless mankind through Christ; what God wishes to be done by us; silence: to make speechless
24:24 - 3. (V16) They use their freedoms only to PROMOTE GOD: "...but use it (your freedom) as bondslaves of God...": freedom: liberty to do or omit things having no relationship to salvation; true liberty is living as we should not as we please; bondslaves: one who gives himself up to another's will
31:58 - 4. (V17) They HONOR ALL PEOPLE: honor: to estimate; fix the value as belonging to one's self; revere
33:10 - 5. (V18) They learn to RESPECT THE UNREASONABLE: "...also to those who are unreasonable..." unreasonable: wicked, perverse, unfair
36:19 - Closing thought: This ALL finds favor with God: finds favor: that which affords joy, pleasure, delight; the kindness of God exerting His holy influence upon souls--turning them to Christ; keeping them strengthened and increasing them in their Christian faith.
SERMON SERIES - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5qEPoHrpFc&list=PLhsvJ8uiti5iAxwHWozKrYFenC3Dfaps_
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