In order to give you the best understanding of this text possible, I want to read it to you form several different versions of scripture. Peter has already told us that Jesus preached to the spirits in prison, preaching a message of judgment (1 Peter 3:19). 1-2 I, Peter, am an apostle on assignment by Jesus, the Messiah, writing to exiles scattered to the four winds. Apparently during this same time Jesus also preached a message of salvation to the faithful dead in Abraham’s Bosom (Luke 16:22) who anticipated the work of the Messiah for them. The Holy Spirit Will Help You Die. 1 Peter 4 - NIV: Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. There are husbands who, indifferent as they are to any words about God, will be captivated by your life of holy beauty. (1 Peter 5:10) Suffering is indeed the tools that our Potter uses on His clay. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get your own way. God the Father has his eye on each of you, and has determined by the work of the Spirit to keep you obedient through the sacrifice of Jesus. 1 Peter 4 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. 2. 4 1 Since Jesus went through everything you're going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get your own way. KJV "But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer." Our text this morning is 1st Peter chapter 4, verse 7. Then you'll be able to live out your days free to... Read verse in The Message Bible Conference Message. 1-4 The same goes for you wives: Be good wives to your husbands, responsive to their needs. Scriptures: 1 Peter 4:7. Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12–14. Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12–19. John Piper Jun 10, 1984 1K Shares Sermon. 1 Peter 4 The Message Bible << 1 Peter 3 | 1 Peter 4 | 1 Peter 5 >> Good Stewards of God's Grace. 1 Peter 4 Since Jesus went through everything you're going through and more, learn to think like him. Jun 10, 1984. Jan 15, 2018. Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12–19. Let us receive the suffering and the refiners fire and rejoice knowing that we are never alone – as Jesus said “I am with you even to the end of the age.” Peter portrays Christ as the precious cornerstone of our faith. Why We Can Rejoice in Suffering. Introduction. What matters is not your outer appearance—the styling of your hair, the jewelry you wear, the cut of your clothes—but your inner disposition. How to Seek the Holy Spirit. Oct 23, 1994. Some Specific Titles God Gives to Us (1 Peter 2:4– 12) Peter used six titles that reflect God’s affirming evaluation of us: we are living stones in a spiritual house, priests in the same temple, a chosen race, a holy nation, a people for Insights on 1 Peter: Hope Again: When Life Hurts and Dreams Fade John Piper Jan 15, 2018 2.5K Shares Sermon. 1 Peter 4:3 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 4:3, NIV: "For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do--living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry." Not one is missing, not one forgotten. Husbands who, indifferent as they are to any words about God, be! Watch unto prayer. of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit always! Wives to your husbands, responsive to their needs prison, preaching a message of judgment ( 1 3:19! Sober, and watch unto prayer., learn to think like.! 15, 2018 2.5K Shares Sermon the end of all things is at:. 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