1 Peter 1:1-3:7 Review

Here is a quick over view of the Main and sub Points of 1 Peter 1:1 to 1 Peter 3:7

1 Peter

1:1-12                 Everything

              Main point: In Jesus I have everything

              1-2         God’s choice should lead to my obedience

              3-4         Praise for benefits (Born again, Living Hope/inheritance, Guarded)

              6-9         Trials equal testing (Future Glory, Obtaining Salvation)

              10-12    What you are experiencing prophets and angels only dreamed to

              Application:        What are you willing to trade your salvation for?

                                           Are you trying to live in isolation?

1:13-25               Transparent

              Main point: When people see you/us they should see the Father

              13          Set your hope on God’s grace (Your future hope is guaranteed by a past truth)

              14-16    The call to be holy

              17          Live in reverent fear of God, your judge

              18-21    Live in light of the high price paid

              22-25    Live in love

2:1-10                 Chosen or Rejected?

              Main point: Realizing their high calling, Christians are to be more than fans.

              1-3         Training for the team (What does it mean to feed the new life?)

              4-8         On the team (Which team are you on? The Christian life cannot be lived in isolation)

              9-10      Our calling

-          Chosen: Are we tempted to play up or down?

-          Royal: Do we really understand that we are children of the King?

-          Holy: Are we living set apart?

-          Treasured possession: Does this excite you?

-          God’s people: Mercy filled or not?

2:11-12               Winning the War

              Main point: Christianity is a call to live a radically different life in the midst of hostile opposition.

              A Two Front War:

-          Internal struggles and internal fruit

-          External struggles and outward fruit

Application: People are looking for Kingdom are you revealing it?

2:13-25               Free & Healed

              Main point: Christians are called to a life of service

              Key verses 16 & 24

              Key words: Free & Healed

              Maintaining status quo =

                             Missed ministry opportunities

                             I am comfortable

                             I’m not sent

                             I’m in rebellion

              Application:

-          What do I need to keep doing?

-          What do I need to stop doing?

-          How can I serve?

3:1-7                   Christian Marriage

              Main point: Dying to self is the key to submission and understanding

              For coal to become a diamond it need pressure…

              The Todd and Heidi Story

              Application:  How are you doing supporting your spouse in the following areas:

-          Spiritual

-          Emotional

-          Physical

-          Mental