The chief aim in the life of a Christian is to glorify God by conforming more and more into His image and that of being holy. And holiness is a necessity to endure suffering with joy for without holiness, we cannot fellowship with Him who is our joy. In the Apostle Peter’s instructions to the suffering Christians in Asia Minor, his exhortation to holiness is an invitation to know Him who is our joy and strength in suffering.
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
1 Peter
1 Peter 1:10-12 – Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the…
1 Peter 5:10-11 – And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen. THEME OF THE DAY. KEEP THE BIG PICTURE IN VIEW. The Christian life is lived one day at…
1 Peter 3:8 – Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. THEME OF THE DAY. A HAPPY HOME AND HAPPY CHURCH. I am sure the theme of the day creates curiosity because everyone of us want to be in a happy home and happy church not only for our enjoyment, but…
Although suffering is part of every Christian’s life, 1 Peter 3:6 exhorts us to rejoice. In this message Pastor Jim talks about how our joy and our attitudes bear testimony to our faith and hope in Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 1:8–9 – Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. THEME OF THE DAY. HOW WOULD WE KNOW? The words in today’s scripture come from the…