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God's will is “good, pleasing, and perfect” (Romans 12:2) Suffering will test you, but the “tests” don’t come from God (or from the will of God). Life will supply many tests and trials. It is God’s will that you respond to our suffering “according to His will.”
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – March 8, 2026
“’Holy’, Who, Me?” – 1 Peter 1:13-2:3
What does “holy” mean?
Sacred, hallowed, set apart, wholeness
To be “holy” is not moral content, but positional intent.
What “holy” means
I am intentionally and purposefully setting myself apart from the ways, systems, and patterns of this world and following the way of Jesus.
HOLY IS THE PATH TO WHOLENESS
1)WHOLENESS BEGINS BY WAKING UP (v13-16)
- Ephesians 5:13-14
2) WHOLENESS RESPECTS THE BLOOD (v17-19)
3)WHOLENESS CONNECTS TO GOD’S ETERNAL PLAN (v20-21)
4)WHOLENESS PURIFIES THROUGH OBEDIENCE TO THE RULE OF LOVE (v22)
5)WHOLENESS BIRTHS US INTO THE ENDURING WORD (v23-25)
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Notes – March 1, 2026
“What a Great Salvation!” - 1 Peter 1:1-12
BY HIS GRACE, WE ARE AT PEACE (v1-2)
- Ephesians 1:4-6
BY HIS RESURRECTION, WE INHERIT SALVATION(v3-5)
BY TRIAL, WE ARE REFINED(v6-7)
BY FAITH, WE ARE SAVED(v8-9)
BY THE SPIRIT, THE WORD COMES TO LIFE(v10-12)
Peter is one of the most well-known figures of the New Testament. Leader to the core, his passionate impulses led to both his best and worst moments. Jesus groomed him so he'd be ready to lead the church at Pentecost. His personality traits are not uncommon to all leaders. What's important is that we submit to Christ's rebukes and guidance so we can lead more effectively.
"Love must be sincere." If it's not, is it truly love? Renewal is a desire that we all have. We want to change where change is needed. We want to reclaim the good we have lost or wandered away from. We want to recover and discover how best to live in this world. How to spread hope and to live at peace with others. None of this can happen without "sincere love".
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Life-relevant Bible-based teachings from Rev. Paul Miller, retired pastor.