LAB155 Is Persecution Coming For Christians?
1 Peter 4:12
LAB155 Using Word Searches to Understand Persecution in Peter
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Published March 14th, 2017; Updated March 14th, 2017
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refer to: http://www.desiringgod.org/labs/is-persecution-coming-for-christians Principle for Bible Reading Word Searches Word searches are important for deep study of the Bible. To conduct one, search for a particular word throughout the Bible to help clarify meaning and make connections to other Scriptures. A concordance makes these searches easy as they list words and where each is used in the Bible. Beyond this you can usually search Bible apps or online texts for instances of where specific words are found throughout the Bible. Study Questions Have you ever experienced persecution because of your faith in Jesus? What can you draw from Christs words in John 15:20 ? What do you think the fiery trials are in 1 Peter 4:12 ? Is persecution a strange thing for a Christian? If you do not experience much persecution, how can you train to prepare for that day?
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Beloved,
1 Peter 2:12 Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul
{Peter uses beloved one other time in 1 Peter 2:12, seemingly in both occasions to soften the harshness of some difficult experiences Christians face.}
do not be surprised
1 Peter 4:4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you;
{Quote by Pastor Piper, "persecution is not strange because you have become strange." I thought this was quite a humorous comment.} See below for further thoughts under "as though something strange . . ."
at the fiery trial
1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire — may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
{The trial is meant to test our faith.}
when it comes upon you to test you,
1 Peter 1:7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
as though something strange were happening to you.
1 Peter 5:9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.
{This is not something strange because it is common to believers.}
1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
1 Thess 3:3 that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this.
John 15:20 Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours.
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