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6.18.17 I Peter 4:1-4a

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Our goal in life is to “cease from sin.” We will not reach this goal until we die, or are called home when the Lord returns; but this should not keep us from striving (1 John 2:28–3:9). Peter did not say that suffering of itself would cause a person to stop sinning.

Suffering, plus Christ in our lives, can help us have victory over sin. But the central idea here seems to be the same truth taught in Romans 6: We are identified with Christ in His suffering and death, and therefore can have victory over sin. As we yield ourselves to God, and have the same attitude toward sin that Jesus had, we can overcome the old life and manifest the new life.

6.11.17 I Peter 3:18-22

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Since Peter did not tell us what Jesus proclaimed to these imprisoned spirits, we know it could NOT be a message of redemption since angels cannot be saved (Heb. 2:16). It was probably a declaration of victory over Satan and his hosts (see Col. 2:15; 1 Peter 3:22.) But the main point Peter wanted to emphasize was Christ’s complete victory over all “angels and authorities and powers” (1 Peter 3:22), referring to the evil hosts of Satan (Eph. 6:10–12; Col. 2:15). The unfallen angels were always subject to Him.

6.4.17 I Peter 3:15-18

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To keep a clear conscience, let’s stay engaged with the Word of God that allows His light to shine on our conscience. Let’s spend time in prayer and fellowship with Him and our brotherhood. When the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, let’s be quick to repent.

5.28.17 I Peter 3:13-15

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When Jesus Christ is Lord of our lives, each crisis becomes an opportunity for witness. We are “ready always to give an answer.” Every Christian should be able to give a reasoned defense of his hope in Christ, especially in hopeless situations. A crisis creates the opportunity for witness when a believer behaves with faith and hope, because the unbelievers will then sit up and take notice. Let’s be ready to give an answer!