1 Peter 3:13-18

“Victorious Voices for Christ”

Introduction:

I. The Challenge to Be a Victorious Voice (13-15)

A. Endure the Fire (13-14a)

B. Exhibit Fearlessness (14b-15a) [see Isaiah 8:12-13]

C. Explain the Faith (15b)

II. The Character of the Victorious Voice (16-17)

A. Courteous in Conversation (16a)

B. Clear in Conscience (16b)

C. Convincing in Conduct (16c-17)

III. Conformity to Christ, the Victorious Victim (18)

A. The Finality of His Victory “once for all”

B. The Fruit of His Victory “to bring us to God”

C. The Fullness of His Victory “made alive in the spirit”