Our God and Our Conduct 1 Peter 1:17-19

Our God and Our Conduct Our Amazing God God is our Father (1:17) You get to talk to Him as your Father You have been begotten as His child (1:3) God is our Judge (1:17) You will be judged by your own work You will be judged without partiality (Acts 10:34) God is our Redeemer (1:18-19) You have been set free by a payment of ransom You were delivered from sin by Jesus’ precious blood (Eph. 1:7)

Our God and Our Conduct Our Holy Conduct We must move on from our: “Former” conduct (1:14; cf. Eph. 4:22) “Aimless” conduct (1:18; cf. Acts 14:15) Our “holy” conduct is motivated by: Appreciation for the character of God My Father, My Judge, My Redeemer Awe (reverence, respect) for the greatness of God Fear of displeasing my Father Fear of causing my Father pain Fear of disappointing my Father Awareness of our temporary “stay” (sojourn) on this earth Our home is where our Father is (John 14:2) Our true citizenship is in heaven (Phil. 3:20-21)

Is God Your Father? Believe Jesus is God’s Son – Mark 16:16 Repent of your sins and turn to God – Acts 2:38 Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10 Be immersed into Christ – Galatians 3:27 God will wash away all of your sins – Acts 22:16 God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Walk faithfully with the Lord – 1 John 1:7