1. The True Grace of God

2. “this is the true grace of God”

3. Peter’s audience: “to those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia”

4. “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:

5. “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

6. “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

7. “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

8. misconceptions about grace

9. passive (God does the work; we have no part in it) – see 1:13

10. 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

11. 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

12. what does suffering have to do with grace?

13. Peter’s example:

14. what does suffering have to do with grace? Peter’s example: –Acts 4:1-31

15. what does suffering have to do with grace? Peter’s example: –Acts 4:1-31 –Acts 5:12-42

16. what does suffering have to do with grace? Peter’s example: –Acts 4:1-31 –Acts 5:12-42 –Acts 12:1-17

17. the grace of God in 1 Peter

18. suffering that results in blessings

19. the grace of God in 1 Peter suffering that results in blessings God’s patience with our growth

20. 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

21. 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