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the first epistle of peter
Living Stones week 9
1 peter 4.12-19
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Eschatolog y Now
Living in Exile, Looking Like Jesus • Messages from Other Peoples’ Mail • Structure in 4.12-5.11
• Exiles and Eschatology: ! Entrusting unto the End, 4.12-19 • Bringing it Together
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Messages Stones
from
Other Peoples’ Mail
Linus gets it!
Living
Messages Stones
from
Other Peoples’ Mail
The Acts/Epistles
Acts
Pauline Epistles
General Epistles
Rom • 1-2 Cor • Gal •"Eph • Phi • Col •
James • 1-2 Peter •
1-2 Thess • 1-2 Tim • Tit • Phil • Heb
1-3 John • Jude
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Messages Stones
from
Other Peoples’ Mail
The Acts/Epistles
Acts
Pauline Epistles
General Epistles
Rom • 1-2 Cor • Gal •"Eph • Phi • Col •
James • 1-2 Peter •
1-2 Thess • 1-2 Tim • Tit • Phil • Heb
Gospels Announces
Acts
1-3 John • Jude
Epistles Pauline Anticipates
General
Revelation Awaits
Living
Messages Stones
from
Other Peoples’ Mail
The Acts/Epistles
Acts
Pauline Epistles
General Epistles
Rom • 1-2 Cor • Gal •"Eph • Phi • Col •
James • 1-2 Peter •
1-2 Thess • 1-2 Tim • Tit • Phil • Heb
Gospels Announces
Torah (Instruction) (Pentateuch)
Acts
1-3 John • Jude
Epistles Pauline Anticipates
Prophets
General
Revelation Awaits
Writings
Living Stones
Eschatolog y Now
Living in Exile, Looking Like Jesus • Messages from Other Peoples’ Mail • Structure in 4.12-5.11
• Exiles and Eschatology: ! Entrusting unto the End, 4.12-19 • Bringing it Together
living stones • week 9
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Structure & Message Stones Thursday’s question:
4.12-19: By this point, we ought to be able to articulate some measure
of 1 Peter’s message about why, how, and what we as Christians suffer. Try your hand at writing it down in a sentence or two. There will be a time in class to share … now is that time!
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Structure & Message Stones I. Salutation: A Book for Priests in Exile, 1.1-2 II.!Introduction: Coming Salvation, Present Situation, III. Eschatology Now: Living in Exile, Looking like Jesus, 2.11-5.11 ! A.! Introduction: Holiness and Suffering, ! ! Good Deeds and Glory, 2.11-12 B. Exiles in a Broken Society, 2.13-4.11 C. Exiles in a Hostile Land, 4.12-5.11 1. Exiles and Eschatology: Entrusting unto the End , 4.12-19 2. Exiles in Community: Looking like Jesus, 5.1-5 3. Exiles and Eschatology: Standing unto the End. 5.6-11
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Structure & Message Stones 1 Peter 4.12–19 (ESV) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share
Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If
you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and
of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God;
and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
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Structure & Message Stones 1 Peter 4.12–19 (ESV) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share
Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If
you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and
of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God;
and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
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Structure & Message Stones 1 Peter 4.12–19 (ESV) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share
Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If
you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and
of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God;
and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
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Structure & Message Stones 1 Peter 4.12–19 (ESV) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share
Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If
you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and
of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. name For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God;
and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
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Structure & Message Stones 1 Peter 4.12–19 (ESV) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share
Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If
you are insulted for the name of Christ Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and
of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, Christian let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. name For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God;
and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
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Structure & Message Stones 1 Peter 4.12–19 (ESV) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share
Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If
you are insulted for the name of Christ Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and
of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, Christian let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. name For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God;
and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
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Structure & Message Stones 1 Peter 4.12–19 (ESV) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share
Christ’s sufferings, sufferings that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If
you are insulted for the name of Christ Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and
of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, Christian let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. name For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God;
and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
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Structure & Message Stones 1 Peter 4.12–19 (ESV) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share
Christ’s sufferings, sufferings that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If
you are insulted for the name of Christ Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and
of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, Christian let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. name For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God;
and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
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Structure & Message Stones 1 Peter 4.12–19 (ESV) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share
Christ’s sufferings, sufferings that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If
you are insulted for the name of Christ Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and
of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, Christian let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. name For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God;
and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
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Structure & Message Stones 1 Peter 4.12–19 (ESV) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share
Christ’s sufferings, sufferings that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If
you are insulted for the name of Christ Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and
of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, Christian let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. name For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God;
and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
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Structure & Message Stones 1 Peter 4.12–19 (ESV) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share
Christ’s sufferings, sufferings that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If
you are insulted for the name of Christ Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and
of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, Christian let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. name For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God;
and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
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Structure & Message Stones 1 Peter 4.12–19 (ESV) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share
Christ’s sufferings, sufferings that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If
you are insulted for the name of Christ Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and
of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, Christian let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. name For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God;
and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
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Structure & Message Stones 1 Peter 4.12–19 (ESV) 4.12-13: Sharing in Christ’s Suffering Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share
Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 4.14-16: Mocked in Christ’s Name If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an
evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.
4.17-19: Vindicated in Christ’s Coming For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what
will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
Living
Structure & Message Stones Thursday’s question:
4.12-19: Make a list with two columns. In the first, write down the new things in this passage you haven’t read before. In the second, write down the related things that you have read before with verse references. Ponder both columns.
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Structure & Message Stones Thursday’s question:
4.12-19: Make a list with two columns. In the first, write down the new things in this passage you haven’t read before. In the second, write down the related things that you have read before with verse references. Ponder both columns. Distinctives in this passage:
(1) More concentrated discussion of suffering (6/16 noun & verb) ;
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Structure & Message Stones Thursday’s question:
4.12-19: Make a list with two columns. In the first, write down the new things in this passage you haven’t read before. In the second, write down the related things that you have read before with verse references. Ponder both columns. Distinctives in this passage:
(1) More concentrated discussion of suffering (6/16 noun & verb) ; (2) More concentrated use of “God” (10/39);
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Structure & Message Stones Thursday’s question:
4.12-19: Make a list with two columns. In the first, write down the new things in this passage you haven’t read before. In the second, write down the related things that you have read before with verse references. Ponder both columns. Distinctives in this passage:
(1) More concentrated discussion of suffering (6/16 noun & verb) ; (2) More concentrated use of “God” (10/39); (3) More concentrated imperatives (13/35);
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Structure & Message Stones Thursday’s question:
4.12-19: Make a list with two columns. In the first, write down the new things in this passage you haven’t read before. In the second, write down the related things that you have read before with verse references. Ponder both columns. Distinctives in this passage:
(1) More concentrated discussion of suffering (6/16 noun & verb) ; (2) More concentrated use of “God” (10/39); (3) More concentrated imperatives (13/35); (4) Particular emphasis on the End.
Living Stones
Eschatolog y Now
Living in Exile, Looking Like Jesus • Messages from Other Peoples’ Mail • Structure in 4.12-5.11
• Exiles and Eschatology: ! Entrusting unto the End, 4.12-19 • Bringing it Together
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Exiles in a Hostile Lane
1 Peter 4.12-19 Stones Exiles & Eschatology: Entrusting unto the End Sharing in Christ’s Suffering, 4.12-13
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as
though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s
sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.
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Irony!
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Exiles in a Hostile Lane
1 Peter 4.12-19 Stones Exiles & Eschatology: Entrusting unto the End Sharing in Christ’s Suffering, 4.12-13
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as
though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s
sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.
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Irony!
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So often the wrong people have the wrong surprise: the world at Christian conduct (not surprised when we fail); Christians at suffering (so surprised that we wail)
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Exiles in a Hostile Lane
1 Peter 4.12-19 Stones Exiles & Eschatology: Entrusting unto the End Sharing in Christ’s Suffering, 4.12-13
Beloved, do not be surprised at
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Irony!
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So often the wrong people
the fiery trial when it comes
have the wrong surprise:
upon you to test you, as
the world at Christian conduct
though something strange were
(not surprised when we fail);
happening to you. But rejoice
Christians at suffering
insofar as you share Christ’s
(so surprised that we wail)
sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.
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Rare but important word
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Exiles in a Hostile Lane
1 Peter 4.12-19 Stones Exiles & Eschatology: Entrusting unto the End Sharing in Christ’s Suffering, 4.12-13
Beloved, do not be surprised at
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Irony!
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So often the wrong people
the fiery trial when it comes
have the wrong surprise:
upon you to test you, as
the world at Christian conduct
though something strange were
(not surprised when we fail);
happening to you. But rejoice
Christians at suffering
insofar as you share Christ’s
(so surprised that we wail)
sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.
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Rare but important word
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Here’s a “camera angle” shift on fellowship!
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Exiles in a Broken Society
1 Peter 4.12-19 Stones Exiles & Eschatology: Entrusting unto the End Mocked in Christ’s Name, 4.14-16
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the blessed
Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let
none of you suffer as a
murderer or a thief or an
evildoer or as a meddler.
Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him
glorify God in that name.
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We’ve heard this language before
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Exiles in a Broken Society
1 Peter 4.12-19 Stones Exiles & Eschatology: Entrusting unto the End Mocked in Christ’s Name, 4.14-16
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the
Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let
none of you suffer as a
murderer or a thief or an
evildoer or as a meddler.
Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him
glorify God in that name.
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We’ve heard this language before
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This is an OT allusion; it’s also a very interesting interpretation
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Exiles in a Broken Society
1 Peter 4.12-19 Stones Exiles & Eschatology: Entrusting unto the End Mocked in Christ’s Name, 4.14-16
If you are insulted for the
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We’ve heard this language before
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This is an OT allusion; it’s also a
name of Christ, you are blessed, because the
Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let
none of you suffer as a
murderer or a thief or an
evildoer or as a meddler. meddler
Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him
glorify God in that name.
very interesting interpretation •
These guys have been sitting at the campfire; they smell smoky
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Exiles in a Broken Society
1 Peter 4.12-19 Stones Exiles & Eschatology: Entrusting unto the End Mocked in Christ’s Name, 4.14-16
If you are insulted for the
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We’ve heard this language before
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This is an OT allusion; it’s also a
name of Christ, you are blessed, because the
Spirit of glory and of God
very interesting interpretation •
the campfire; they smell smoky
rests upon you. But let
none of you suffer as a
murderer or a thief or an
evildoer or as a meddler.
Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him
glorify God in that name.
These guys have been sitting at
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It appears that we’re not just discussing two different kinds of suffering, but also the implication of different modes and durations as well
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Exiles in a Broken Society
1 Peter 4.12-19 Stones Exiles & Eschatology: Entrusting unto the End Vindicated in Christ’s Judgment, 4.17-19
For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of
God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And “If the
righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the
ungodly and the sinner?”
Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust
their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
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This word has broader meaning than we perhaps hear
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Exiles in a Broken Society
1 Peter 4.12-19 Stones Exiles & Eschatology: Entrusting unto the End Vindicated in Christ’s Judgment, 4.17-19
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begin at the household of
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For it is time for judgment to God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the
If the gospel of God? And “If
righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the
ungodly and the sinner? sinner?”
Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust
their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
This word has broader meaning than we perhaps hear This is an OT quotation (to the LXX) from interesting context
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Exiles in a Broken Society
1 Peter 4.12-19 Stones Exiles & Eschatology: Entrusting unto the End Vindicated in Christ’s Judgment, 4.17-19
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begin at the household of
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For it is time for judgment to
than we perhaps hear
God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And “If the
righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the
ungodly and the sinner?”
Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust
their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
This word has broader meaning This is an OT quotation (to the LXX) from interesting context
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This is an OT allusion that fills out the theology of this passage
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Exiles in a Broken Society
1 Peter 4.12-19 Stones Exiles & Eschatology: Entrusting unto the End Vindicated in Christ’s Judgment, 4.17-19
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begin at the household of
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For it is time for judgment to
than we perhaps hear
God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the
what will become of the
ungodly and the sinner?”
Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust
their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
This is an OT quotation (to the LXX) from interesting context
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gospel of God? And “If the
righteous is scarcely saved,
This word has broader meaning
This is an OT allusion that fills out the theology of this passage
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There are several intertwined themes here: universal judgment; different destinies; submission to God’s will in trust
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Eschatolog y Now
Living in Exile, Looking Like Jesus • Messages from Other Peoples’ Mail • Structure in 4.12-5.11
• Exiles and Eschatology: ! Entrusting unto the End, 4.12-19 • Bringing it Together
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Bringing it T ogether Stones •
Concerning 4.12-19 No one escapes the flames, neither the exiles nor the nations; it is only a matter of "why" and "when." Fiery trials for the exiles who are God's household mean purifying from sin unto holiness and strengthening of faith unto salvation; they are transient but result in vindication and eternal reward. Fiery trials for the nations, outsiders who reject the Gospel, mean judgment for their rebellion; they will be ongoing and result in wrath and eternal judgment. Thus, Christians can trust themselves to their faithful Creator even amidst the flames of trials, just as Christ did.
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