Revelation 15 circles back to describe God's judgments in more detail. There's a chronological order that flows through Chapters 15, 16 and 19 covering these last pages and scenes. Revelation 15 is broken into two sections: (vv. 1-4) focuses on victory in heaven & (vv. 5-8) focuses on God's vengeance on Earth.

We discover three ways God’s word speaks to us:

1) It tells us of sinful conditions in a fallen world.
2) It tells us how God can forgive sin and change us in Jesus.
3) It teaches us how to live out our faith, in a hostile world.

This week, another sinful reality… has arrived at the Churches front door. When we forget Gods word it’s because we’ve rejected God’s grace! (And that has a National consequences). A few days ago The House of Representatives passed a Bill called the “Equality Act”. This bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by adding discrimination language for sexual orientation AND gender identity to the areas of: Employment / housing / public accommodation / education / credit /& jury service.

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This morning let’s also recognize the growth in Peter and apply the lessons of faith so we can grow too. Peter was no joke! Tradition tells us that Peter’s wife was crucified while Peter was forced to watch. And, it’s reported that Peter cried to her as she was dying, He screams out, “Remember the Lord!” Then Peter was crucified upside down. Point being, Peter’s walk with Jesus had matured! And he was putting into practice the things he wrote here.

As we tackle this chapter, perhaps the KEY POINT for believers is to focus on your reward / inheritance in Christ!

(Ps. 84:2) NLT…
“I long, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the LORD. With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God.”

(Matt. 5:6) NKJV
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be filled.”

Church, there's something to be said about stirring our hearts UP for God!

Last week we discovered the cultural-backdrop in Rome and the conditions Peter wrote about. History shows the hostility of Nero's government toward Christians was real and present across Rome! And, we learned that the main theme in 1st Peter is hope in the face of persecution (that hostile an unfair treatment of religious people. Today we add to this with a simple understanding of the man writing - Peter.

Once again the Church is being positioned for what appears to be a season of persecution! Bible believing Christians are on a collision course with the forced standards in our society. Christians stand in stark contrast to the cultural-religion found in the mainstream of our society, and there’s no hiding anymore!

The French Revolution, which started in 1789, was a moment in world history noted for unprecedented atheism. Historians say it was the first major political movement to advocate for the supremacy of human reason over belief in God. We can see that the 21st century has been similar because the preeminent thought is everywhere - Human reason over faith in God!

As we close out 2020 I want you to consider stories of faith from the past! I want you to inventory the spiritual tools God has given you! Because no matter how far we have walked with God every day is still a walk of faith.

This week we consider a few final ideas for growing in the faith while being mindful of what can derail our progress. I think it's interesting that his closing statements circle back around to the spiritual care of our lives. James begins by talking about suffering that is NOT the result of sin in our lives.