Introduction:
- Do Not Be Alarmed That You Are Persecuted And Have To Suffer
- 1 Peter 4:12
- Persecution measures how strong our faith is.
- Persecution proves our trust in God and teaches us to depend upon God more and more.
- Persecution proves and strengthens our patience and endurance.
- Persecution proves our faith and attracts others to Christ.
- The Word Of God Challenges Us To Rejoice In Persecution
- 1 Peter 4:13
- When we suffer, we are sharing in Christ's suffering
- When we suffer, we shall be greatly rewarded when Christ returns in glory.
- Know That God’s Spirit And The Glow Of God’s Glory Rest Upon You
- 1 Peter 4:14
- Acts 7:54–60
- Do Not Be Ashamed To Suffer For Being A Christian
- 1 Peter 4:16