Detailed Outline of 1 Peter—Part Three (1Pe 3:13-5:14)
Standing firm in the true grace of God.
Part Three—The True Grace of God Sustains You in Your Suffering (1Pe 3:13-5:14)
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The true grace of God (your hope of glory) compels you to entrust your soul to God’s perfect will in suffering for righteousness [Things to remember when faced with suffering for righteousness] (1Pe 3:13-4:19)
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You must understand the will of God in relation to suffering for doing what is right (1Pe 3:13-17)
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You will not normally [or ultimately—cf. 1Pe 3:12] suffer for doing what is right [it is not God’s original design for mankind, or His usual way of governing the universe] (1Pe 3:13)
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You are blessed if you suffer for doing what is right (1Pe 3:14a)
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You must fight the fear of man when you suffer for doing what is right (1Pe 3:14b)
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You must cherish Christ above all else even when you suffer for doing what is right (1Pe 3:15-16)
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In private devotion [in your hearts] (1Pe 3:15a)
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In public witness (1Pe 3:15b)
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At all times
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With words of hope that can be biblically defended
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In front of anyone
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In a spirit of gentleness and reverence
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In practical holiness: With a good conscience and godly life (1Pe 3:16)
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You must understand God’s sovereignty when you suffer for doing what is right (1Pe 3:17)
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You must look at the glorious results of Christ’s suffering [according to the will of God] in the midst of your suffering for doing what is right (1Pe 3:18-22)
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The foundational truths of Christ’s sufferings (1Pe 3:18)
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Sympathetic High Priest [also]
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Sinless, substitutionary death
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Salvation—complete and final
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The fruit of Christ’s sufferings (1Pe 3:18-21)
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Victory over death in the spiritual and physical realm (1Pe 3:18)
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Vindication of God’s plan in the demonic realm (1Pe 3:19-20)
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Verification of salvation in the human realm (1Pe 3:20-21)
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The final outcome of Christ’s sufferings—exaltation in the heavenly realm (1Pe 3:22)
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You must decidedly live for the will of God, even if it means suffering unto death for doing what is right (1Pe 4:1-6)
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Because Christ viewed obedience to God’s will as of much greater importance than His suffering unto death (1Pe 4:1a)
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Because the one who is committed to God’s will, even in suffering unto death, has broken free from sin’s control (1Pe 4:1b-3)
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Perfect freedom from sin’s control ultimately: Suffering unto death brings a perfect release from sin (1Pe 4:1b)
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Practical freedom from sin’s control now (1Pe 4:2-3)
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God’s will is now more important than the lusts of men (1Pe 4:2)
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Pagan pursuits are now a thing of the past (1Pe 4:3)
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Sensuality
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Lusts
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Drunkenness
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Carousing
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Drinking parties
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Abominable idolatries
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Because the one who is committed to God’s will, even in suffering unto death, will be vindicated by God when He judges the living and dead (1Pe 4:4-6)
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You may be maligned for your pursuit of holiness, but your accusers will answer to God (1Pe 4:4-5)
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Your pursuit of holiness will bring a measure of conviction (1Pe 4:4a)
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Your pursuit of holiness will elicit hostility from unbelievers (1Pe 4:4b)
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Your accusers will have to give an account to the Judge of all the earth (1Pe 4:5)
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You may be judged in death according to men, but the true Judge will give you life through the gospel (1Pe 4:6)
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You must actively pursue ministry, love and the glory of God in the midst of your suffering for doing what is right, because the end is near (1Pe 4:7-11)
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Protect your mind for intimacy with God (1Pe 4:7)
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Think clearly (1Pe 4:7a)
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Be alert (1Pe 4:7b)
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Unto prayer (1Pe 4:7c)
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Purpose to actively love one another in the body of Christ, especially through forgiveness and hospitality (1Pe 4:8-9)
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Fervently love one another (1Pe 4:8a)
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Cover sins (1Pe 4:8b)
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Be hospitable to one another (1Pe 4:9)
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Pursue service within the body of Christ (1Pe 4:10-11c)
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Serve one another with your unique giftedness (1Pe 4:10-11b)
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All of us are stewards of God’s multifaceted grace (1Pe 4:10)
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If you speak, do so as God would (1Pe 4:11a)
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If you serve, do so in God’s strength (1Pe 4:11b)
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Serve one another with the purpose of glorifying God in all things (1Pe 4:11c)
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Praise and proclaim the glory and dominion of God in Christ as Peter did (1Pe 4:11d)
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You must persevere and commit yourself to God in the midst of your suffering for doing what is right (1Pe 4:12-19)
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Realize the blessed purposes and results of being tested by fire [Expect testing to come to prove your faith] (1Pe 4:12)
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Do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you (1Pe 4:12a)
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It comes upon you for your testing (1Pe 4:12b)
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It is not to be considered something alien to the Christian life (1Pe 4:12c)
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Rejoice in the blessed fellowship of Christ’s sufferings and the blessed hope of His return [Experience the joy of fellowship with Christ in both His suffering and His promised return] (1Pe 4:13)
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The fellowship of Christ’s sufferings (1Pe 4:13a)
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The command to “keep on rejoicing” (1Pe 4:13b)
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The result of rejoicing now, is exultation at Christ’s return (1Pe 4:13b)
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Revere/Respect the blessed Name of Christ [Exalt the Name of Christ above all else in your suffering] (1Pe 4:14-16)
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If you’re reviled for the Name of Christ, you are blessed (1Pe 4:14)
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If you suffer in your own name—because of your own sin—there is cause for shame (1Pe 4:15)
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If you suffer for the Name of Christ, you need not be ashamed, but rather glorify God in that Name (1Pe 4:16)
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Receive God’s blessed chastening now, instead of terrifying judgment later [Embrace God’s chastening now, instead of eternal judgment later] (1Pe 4:17-18)
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The refining judgment of the household of God (1Pe 4:17a)
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The eternal judgment of those who do not obey the gospel of God (1Pe 4:17b)
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The temporal difficulties of the righteous now (1Pe 4:18a)
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The eternal difficulties of the godless and the sinner (1Pe 4:18b)
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Render yourself as wholly committed to the blessed will and authority of God as faithful Creator, and keep on doing what is right [Entrust yourself wholly to God’s will and authority as faithful Creator, and keep on doing what is right] (1Pe 4:19)
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The true grace of God (your hope of glory) equips you for victory in the spiritual battle involved in suffering (1Pe 5:1-14)
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The true grace of God (your hope of glory) should govern your relations with other believers in light of the spiritual battle and suffering (1Pe 5:1-5)
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Elders: Shepherd the flock of God (1Pe 5:1-4)
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Peter’s example of hope-driven, gracious, voluntary oversight (1Pe 5:1)
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Peter’s exhortation to hope-driven gracious, voluntary oversight (1Pe 5:2-4)
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Shepherd willingly: Put away sloth (1Pe 5:2a)
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Shepherd honestly: Put away greed (1Pe 5:2b)
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Shepherd humbly: Put away pride/lust for power (1Pe 5:3)
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Not lording it over those allotted to your charge (1Pe 5:3a)
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Proving to be examples to the flock (1Pe 5:3b)
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Shepherd hopefully: Put away earthly motivations (1Pe 5:4)
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When the Chief Shepherd appears (1Pe 5:4a)
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You will receive the unfading crown of glory (1Pe 5:4b)
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Younger men: Be submissive to the elders (1Pe 5:5a)
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All: Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another (1Pe 5:5b)
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The true grace of God (your hope of glory) should govern your attitudes in the midst of the spiritual battle and suffering (1Pe 5:6-11)
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Be submissive to the sovereignty of God (1Pe 5:6-7)
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By remembering His character as revealed in the Scriptures (1Pe 5:6ab)
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He opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble [Therefore]
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He is sovereign and all-powerful
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By remembering the final outcome—exaltation (1Pe 5:6c)
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By remembering to cast your burden upon Him, because He cares for you (1Pe 5:7)
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Be sober and alert in view of the spiritual battle (1Pe 5:8)
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Know your responsibility
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Be sober
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Be watchful
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Know your adversary
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His character
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His intent
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Be strong in the Faith (1Pe 5:9-11)
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Know your responsibility (1Pe 5:9a)
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Know you’re not alone (1Pe 5:9b)
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Know and rest in the promises, Person and praise of God (1Pe 5:10-11)
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The promises of God (1Pe 5:10)
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Suffering for a little while
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Eternal glory in Christ
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Personal oversight of your perseverance and sanctification
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The Person of God (1Pe 5:10)
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The God of all grace
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The God of sovereign grace
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The God of eternal glory
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The God of power and faithfulness (perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you)
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The praise of God (1Pe 5:11)
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The true grace of God (your hope of glory) is able to make you stand firm (1Pe 5:12-14)
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Silvanus’ ministry: Faithfulness and teamwork (1Pe 5:12a)
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Peter’s ministry: The written Word of God—faithfulness to Christ’s commission (1Pe 5:12b)
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The believer’s charge: Stand firm in the true grace of God (1Pe 5:12c)
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The Church’s wider ministry: Greetings of love (1Pe 5:13-14a)
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Christ’s ministry: Peace to all who are in Him (1Pe 5:14b)
Part Two—The True Grace of God is seen in Your Submission (1Pe 2:11-3:12)
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