The True Grace of God
“this is the true grace of God”
Peter’s audience: “to those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia”
“this is the true grace of God” Peter’s audience: “to those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia” Peter’s message:
“this is the true grace of God” Peter’s audience: “to those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia” Peter’s message: –2:1, put away evil attitudes
“this is the true grace of God” Peter’s audience: “to those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia” Peter’s message: –2:1, put away evil attitudes –2:11-12, keep your behavior excellent
“this is the true grace of God” Peter’s audience: “to those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia” Peter’s message: –2:1, put away evil attitudes –2:11-12, keep your behavior excellent –2:13-4:19, submit & endure suffering
misconceptions about grace
passive (God does the work; we have no part in it) – see 1:13
misconceptions about grace passive (God does the work; we have no part in it) – see 1:13 one & done (once we receive grace, we’re good to go) – see 2:1-2
misconceptions about grace passive (God does the work; we have no part in it) – see 1:13 one & done (once we receive grace, we’re good to go) – see 2:1-2 between God & me (grace is a personal thing) – see 4:10-11
what does suffering have to do with grace?
Peter’s example:
what does suffering have to do with grace? Peter’s example: –Acts 4:1-31
what does suffering have to do with grace? Peter’s example: –Acts 4:1-31 –Acts 5:12-42
what does suffering have to do with grace? Peter’s example: –Acts 4:1-31 –Acts 5:12-42 –Acts 12:1-17
the grace of God in 1 Peter
suffering that results in blessings
the grace of God in 1 Peter suffering that results in blessings God’s patience with our growth
the grace of God in 1 Peter suffering that results in blessings God’s patience with our growth our part in God’s eternal plan
the grace of God in 1 Peter suffering that results in blessings God’s patience with our growth our part in God’s eternal plan people who aren’t defined by their past