Godliness in Relationships

May 6, 2018 Preacher: Steve Thiel Series: 1 Peter

Topic: 1 Peter Passage: 1 Peter 3:1–12

Godliness in Relationships

Christ Proclamation Church
1 Peter 3:1-12
May 6, 2018

Wives, husbands, and believers are called to follow Jesus' example and entrust themselves to God, even in the harshest of relationships; living godly lives in order to win spouses and a watching world to faith in Christ while longing for the eternal reward of heaven.

I. Living as a Godly Wife – (3:1-6)
   A. Submit to Your Own Husband – (3:1-2)
       1. Even if he is an unbeliever
       2. That they might come to faith in Christ
       3. Through your godly behavior
   B. Adorn Yourself with Godliness – (3:3-4)
   C. Follow the Example of Sarah – (3:5-6)

II. Living as a Godly Husband – (3:7)
   A. Understand Your Wife – (3:7a)
   B. Honor Your Wife – (3:7b)
       1. As the weaker vessel
       2. As a fellow heir of the grace of life
       3. So that your prayers won’t be hindered

III. Living as a Godly Believer – (3:8-12)
   A. Our Relationships with Others – (3:8-9)
   B. Our Motivation to Godliness – (3:10-12)
       1. To see good days
       2. To experience God’s favor

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