Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 4:1-6. Peter gives practical instructions for believers living in an unbelieving world. We embrace the mindset of Jesus – ready to obey God even if it means suffering. We reject the sin of the world – refusing to join them in it, pursuing God’s will even though they persecute us. No persecution or suffering – not even death – can separate us from our glorious reward in Christ!
Tag: Christian living
Do Good and Suffer Part 2
Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 3:13-17. Peter helps Christians by showing us what to believe and how to live when we experience suffering and pain in this life.
Marriage and the Gospel
Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 3:1-7. Peter instructs Christian wives and husbands in how they should treat each other as we live before a watching world of unbelievers. The gospel transforms who we are and how we live. Each spouse must willingly embrace the humble mindset of Christ.
The Way of the Cross
Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 2:18-23. In giving instructions to Christians who are slaves, Peter teaches a principle of the Christian life that applies to all believers. We are called to embrace humility and unjust suffering as we live for the glory of God – just as Jesus did!
How to Live in Exile
Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 1:17-19. Peter shows us how Christians are to live while we are in this exile, far from our heavenly home. Our mindset helps us live with holiness and hope: remembering that God is our Father, He is the Judge, and He is our Savior!
Be Holy
Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 1:14-16. Peter commands believers to be holy, because God is holy. We were not holy. God made us part of his holy people through conversion to Christ. And now he calls us to walk out that holiness as we live in a hostile world.
God Gives Us More Than We Can Bear – 2Cor Study 3
Cary Cox, from 2 Corinthians 1:8-11. Paul shares a personal example of his own suffering and deep pain. God gave Paul more than he could personally bear, to teach him to rely on God. There is purpose in our suffering, and God comforts us in it, giving us hope through the gospel of Jesus Christ!
Hearing the Word – James Study 6
Cary Cox, from James 1:19-21. Nothing is more important than hearing the word of God. Faith comes by hearing, and God’s word saves our souls. James calls us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. We look at the Christian’s commitment to hearing God word, and to loving others by listening to them.
Live Out the Transformation Pt1 – Put Off – Christ Our Life 13
Cary Cox, from Colossians 3:1-11. It is impossible to live the Christian life without experiencing the miracle of conversion. But since believers are united with Christ through conversion, we are empowered to live Christ-centered lives. This involves “changing clothes” each day: putting off things that do not honor Christ, and putting on lives that are consistent with Christ-centeredness. First, we look at the “dirty clothes” to remove.
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