This sermon was preached on March 10, 2021 during our Wednesday evening Bible Study.

Soldiers Suffer for Greater Purposes I Peter 4:1-6

No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends.  -John 15:13

Christ’s suffering _______________________ victory over death   V. 1a

Believers have a ‘___________________________ death’ to sin, resolving to serve Christ not sin  V. 1b

Believers are called to a ‘____________________ death’ to sin, redeeming their time  V. 2-3

Unbelievers need to turn to God ____________ their own death     V. 4-5

Believers who have died are ___________________________ victory over death   V. 6

Suffering in I Peter

Christ’s sufferings led to the glorious redemption of all who will believe

1:11; 3:18; 5:1

Believers should not be surprised by suffering

4:12

Suffering reveals who the genuine believers are

1:3-7

Suffering is temporary compared to the eternal glory that awaits believers

1:3-7; 5:10

Believers who suffer for the right reasons will be rewarded by God

2:20; 3:14, 17; 4:13, 19

Any unjust suffering believers experience will be avenged by God

2:23

Believers should avoid suffering for sinful reasons

4:15

Christ’s godly response amidst His suffering is our example amidst ours

2:21; 4:1

Suffering is an opportunity to glorify God

4:17

Suffering is an opportunity to witness for Christ

3:13-18

Believers aren’t alone in their suffering; other Christians worldwide understand

5:9