The final message in looking at the character of the Christian of from 1 Peter chapter 3 verse 12.

In the opening movements of the Epistle to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul provides a greeting that transcends mere social convention. Galatians 1:3—"Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ"—functions as a "front-loaded" theological summary of the entire letter. While Paul typically includes lengthy, warm periods of thanksgiving (the eucharistia) in letters such as those to the Philippians or Philemon, he notably omits such pleasantries here. Instead, he adopts a sharp, urgent tone necessitated by a crisis of legalism. In the immediate context of verses 1–2, Paul aggressively defends his apostolic commission, asserting it is "not from men nor through man," but derived from a divine source. This sets the stage for verse 3, which acts as a strategic bridge between Paul's apostolic authority and the sacrificial work of Christ detailed in verse 4. To understand the Galatian controversy, one must first deconstruct the specific components of this programmatic blessing, recognizing that Paul is already defining the gospel before the argument even begins.

This message is from the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace / SO4G 2026 Saturday Sermon/Lesson Series - Sermon Audio Broadcast Series. This message was delivered by SO4G Director, Brother Douglas Salyer at the SO4G office in Paintsville, Kentucky. This series we will be looking at passages or even theological concepts within the Scriptures in which men have used such verses out of context, misinterpreted, over the years. The title of this sermon/lesson was 'Exegetical Fallacies / Part-9'. This lesson continues on with the misconception that there's something you can do to be born again. Then it gives the reason why salvation is a work of Monergism, a Sovereign work by the will of God. This reason is human depravity, our total utter inability to come to God on our own outside of His grace and sovereign work of regeneration. This lesson continues to build on the doctrines of total depravity / total inability and adding to this discourse the doctrine of unconditional election. The key texts that were used were from 1 Peter 1:1-9, as well as various other texts.

Verse 2 speaks of the guidance that that Lord gives to His people. Though He does guide to physical provision, God is more concerned with guiding us to the place of His perfect will.

We explore the first two verses of 2 Peter where Peter speaks of believers as having "a faith of equal standing with ours." Peter uses a word translated "obtained" which implies 'by lot' in the sense of an inheritance. We explore other words in the New Testament which are used to describe the inheritance of Christians. Those who know Christ are heirs of Christ (Ephesians 3:6). We explain the implications of this in regard to being adopted sons and daughters of the King. Much psychological teaching which is popular in churches today is rather deterministic based on "family of origin" issues as it is often described. The apostles saw our standing to be based on having been adopted into the family of God and having an inheritance due to being in Christ rather than in Adam. We have this status based on God's promises, not what worldly status we may have inherited, be it desirable or undesirable. Our inheritance is eternal. We also talk about grace and peace which is "multiplied" to us according to Peter's salutation. Peace with God is not merely the presence of tranquility of mind, but in key passages such as Romans 5:1 describes it as reconciled enemies. All who are in Adam are born as enemies of Christ. Those who repent and turn to Christ become adopted children of God. The grace which God gives is effectual grace which brings change in our lives.

A look at the final verses of Point number 3 in looking at the character of the Christian Peter gives us here in 1 Peter chapter 3 verses 10 and 11.

This Sunday School lesson concludes the study of Galatians by analyzing verse 18 to highlight three key observations regarding Christian identity and biblical authority. It defines true brethren not by mere association but by genuine faith in Christ, emphasizing that God's grace is essential for spiritual restoration and resistance against sin. The lesson also addresses textual errors found in some King James Bibles, such as inaccurate subscripts, distinguishing them from the inerrant words of God. This distinction reinforces the necessity of holding Scripture alone as the sole authority for faith and practice. Ultimately, the lesson urges believers to prioritize God's revealed words in the Bible, while rejecting any other words that contradict biblical truth.

We will discuss the foreknowledge of God (versus foreordination), predestination and the fact Scripture teaches that it speaks of the destiny of believers and NOT the choice of WHO would believe. Also Reference: 1 Peter 1:2, Ephesians 1:-5, Psalms 17:15, 1 John 3:2, Philippians 3:21, Colossians 1:12-18, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Ephesians 1:11-12 MUSIC: Hymn # 301 (C) "Only Trust Him" Hymn # 4 (C) "How Can It Be?" Hymn # 137 (C) "Near The Cross" Hymn # 629 (E) "Love Lifted Me" https://bbfohio.com

This proverb uses kings to teach us a principle that the wise man and woman will apply to our own lives. Also Reference: Romans 16:17, 1 Peter 2:24 https://bbfohio.com

The first message in looking at being 'like-minded' as Christians and taken from 1 Peter 3 verses 8 and 9.