1 Peter

The persecuted church trust that God will sovereignly persevere us, vindicate us and advance His kingdom according to His plan.

Amid suffering, God gives His church true grace for the journey home.

Faithful sojourning starts with knowing the destination.

Amid suffering, the church rejoices in her future salvation.

Perspective in suffering realizes we are the recipients of the marvel of salvation prophesied in ages past.

As trials arise, the church is to respond in accordance with their salvation and the One who chose them.

The persecuted church is motivated towards holiness and hope through a healthy fear of the Father.

Believers have been divinely saved by the word, in order to love divinely.

The church loves as they have been loved by putting aside self-love and feeding upon the Word.

The dwelling place of God is no longer the Temple, but God's people chosen to offer spiritual sacrifices and proclaim His excellence.

The church glorifies God by responding to slander with excellent behavior.

The church is called to glorify God by submitting to governing authorities.

Christians are called to glorify God by submitting to masters and enduring suffering as Christ did for you.

Believing wives glorify God and may win an unbelieving husband through Godly submission.

Husbands know their wife and honor them as fellow heirs.

Our godly response is driven by a desire to please and trust God.

When suffering righteously, the persecuted church is to fearlessly proclaim the gospel knowing they are protected and blessed.

The suffering church is to die to her former lusts and live with the mind of Christ, knowing God will judge those who malign her.

The church is to actively maintain unity, to endure hostility and bring God glory.

The church is to boldly keep on rejoicing amid trials, trusting God is saving us.

Elders shepherd with the right attitude, for the right reason and in the right way to please the Chief Shepherd.

Christians suffer well through being humble before God, vigilant against Satan, and resting in God's grace.