1. Christian suffering is not unusual (v. 12)
2. Christian suffering is a cause for rejoicing (v. 13)
3. Christian suffering is suffering for the Name of Christ (v. 14)
4. Christian suffering is not the result of our sinful actions (v. 15)
5. Christian suffering is an opportunity to glorify God in the name of Jesus Christ (v. 16)
6. Christian suffering is the beginning of God's judgment (vv. 17-18)