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Mar 17, 2013

Semper Paratus (Part 17)

Passage: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Preacher: Travis Fleming

Series:Strangers in a Strange Land

Detail:

Semper Paratus is Latin for "always ready."  As Christians, God calls us to be ready to make His name known, even in the midst of suffering.  Being ready involves us...

1.  Having a proper perspective on our suffering.
     We can suffer for...
          A.  Sin
          B.  Our sanctification
          As a result of...
          C.  God desiring His power to be seen in us
          D.  Living in an evil society
          E.  Spiritual warfare
          And for...
          F.  Secret reasons we may never know

2.  Honoring the Savior as holy.
     Involves...
          A.  Reverence
          B.  Obedience

3.  Giving a sufficient reason for our hope in Christ.
     Giving a reason involves us being...
          A.  Courageous
          B.  Confident
          C.  Courteous
          D.  Consistent
          And having a...
          Clean conscience

Question to consider