Suffering Then Glory

SUFFERING THEN GLORY
Christ Proclamation Church
1 Peter 3:13-22
Sunday May 20, 2018

By faith in Christ, who suffered once for sins and was raised to eternal glory, we have the privilege to suffer for righteousness’ sake, by defending the truth and faithfully living out the gospel of grace, while looking forward and longing for our eternal reward in glory.

I. Instruction on Suffering then Glory – (3:13-17)
      A. Be Not Afraid – (vv.13-14)
             1. You Cannot Be Harmed
             2. You Will Be Blessed
      B. But Honor Christ as Lord – (vv.15-16)
             1. With Your Words – Make a Defense
             2. With Your Attitude – Gentleness and Respect
             3. With Your Actions – Good Behavior
      C. Better to Suffer for Doing Good – (v.17)

II. Illustration of Suffering then Glory – (3:18-22)
      A. Christ Suffered Death for Our Sins – (v.18)
             1. The Righteous for the Unrighteous
             2. That He Might Bring Us to God
      B. Christ Made Alive by the Spirit – (vv.19-21)
             1. Illustration of Noah
             2. Illustration of Baptism
      C. Christ Exalted to God’s Right Hand – (v.22)