1 Peter 4:13 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 4:13, NIV: "But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed." He therefore says, that the design in publishing the gospel to them was, that though they might be judged by people in the usual manner, and put to death, yet that in respect to their higher and nobler nature, the spirit, they might live unto God. What Man Does in the New Birth. Suffering proves salvation (1 Pet 1:1-12) Therefore: Be holy (1 Pet 1:13–21) Love one another (1 Pet 1:22–25) 1 Peter 4:13, ESV: "But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed." Sep 22, 2016. A Strong Challenge to be Different (1 Peter 1:13 –21) Peter outlined three ways Christians can be different in the world: we can live our lives in holiness, conduct our walk in fear, and focus our minds on Christ. 14 As obedient children, # ch. The direct object or design of preaching the gospel to them was not that they might be condemned and put to death by man, but this was indeed or in fact one of the results in the way to a higher object. John Piper Jan 13, 2008 57 Shares Sermon. Used by permission. ... 13 But a rejoice, inasmuch as ye are b partakers of Christ’s c sufferings; that, ... JST 1 Pet. (1 Peter 4:2) As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 1 Peter 4 Commentary; MARK DUNAGAN. 1 Peter 4:15 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 4:15, NIV: "If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler." 1 Peter 4:6 ‘For the gospel has for this purpose been preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as men, they may live in the spirit according to the will of God.’ ‘For the gospel has for this purpose’-‘This’-refers back to the previous verse and probably refers to the final judgment which is mentioned. 1 Peter 4:16 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 4:16, NIV: "However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name." Suffering proves salvation (1 Pet 1:1-12) Therefore: Be holy (1 Pet 1:13–21) Love one another (1 Pet 1:22–25) Now why, in these two cases, do the writers take pains to point the antithesis between “flesh” and “spirit,” if, after all, the flesh is to share the mercy shown to the spirit? 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. Peter, like Paul, argues that those found living at Christ's coming shall have no advantage above the dead who shall then be raised, inasmuch as the latter live unto, or "according to," God, even already in His purpose. The blessedness of sufferers for righteousness, 1 Peter 3:13-14. How, then, will they be hereafter condemned to a judicial destruction of the flesh, but a merciful preservation of the spirit? 6 For this reason (C)the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but (D)live according to God in the spirit. May e grace and f peace be multiplied to you.. Born Again to a Living Hope. In respect to that - to the flesh - they were put to death; in respect to their souls - their higher natures - they were made truly to live. Peter encourages them with a vision of "an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn't fade away, reserved in Heaven The focal passage, 3:13-4:6, features three statements that have perplexed interpreters. That they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.—In order to obtain a clear notion of this hard saying, it will be necessary once more to survey the course of the whole passage. These words are a quotation from the prophet Isaiah, with some very significant variations. A close parallel may be found in 1Corinthians 5:5. 1 Peter 4:6. Peter has already told us that Jesus preached to the spirits in prison, preaching a message of judgment (1 Peter 3:19). Moreover, the absence of the Greek article does not necessarily restrict the sense of "dead" to particular dead persons, for there is no Greek article in 1Pe 4:5 also, where "the dead" is universal in meaning. The church that is at Babylon saluteth you — See the preface. * He attempted to walk on the water in imitation of Jesus, but after an initial success his faith failed – Matthew 14:28-31. He does not say for pagans, for idolaters, or for apostates, but among yourselves. Jan 24, 2016 The Sum of the Christian Life. “Do not fear their threats []; do not be frightened.” [] 15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. 13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? ◄ 1 Peter 4:6 ► That is why the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7. Jesus has gathered us here today, like living stones, to build the church with us. 2. John Piper May 3, 2013 52 Shares Sermon. 3:18 Christ suffered in the flesh, # 4:1 Some manuscripts add for us; some for you # [Eph. gospel preached also to … dead—as well as to them now living, and to them that shall be found alive at the coming of the Judge. Nov 29, 2015 Christ – Our Example to Follow. By him they would not be condemned. In support of this it may be said: (1) that this is the natural and obvious meaning of the word dead, which should be understood literally, unless there is some good reason in the connection for departing from the common meaning of the word. The word church is not in the original, but it is supplied in the Syriac, Vulgate, and other ancient versions, and by Œcumenius. A life holy in conduct, 1 Peter 1:14-16 c. A life reverent in attitude, 1 Peter 1:17-21 i. The world tells us (1) to conform and (2) that sin won't hurt us. Now “judgment” is a neutral word, which, in Scripture, takes its colour from the surroundings, so that it sometimes is a thing to be longed for (e.g., Psalm 43:1; Psalm 72:2; Hebrews 10:30); at other times a thing to be dreaded, as here. John Piper Sep 15, 2016 395 Shares Look at the Book. And he’d caught a glimpse of the glory to follow (2 Pe 1:16–18; Mk 9:2–3). 5:15 so as to live for # ch. In order to support the idea that in the other two cases of the same epistle (4:5, 4:6) Peter suddenly switches from physical to allegorical use of this word, some stronger argument must be presented rather than just an allegorical sense of νέκρος used in a parable written by another author (Luke). Sep 13, 2016 1.1K Shares Look at the Book. Starting Your Journey A few techniques can help you stay clean in a … Learn, (1.) 5 They will give an account to Him who is ready (B)to judge the living and the dead. This book was likely written in the early 60s, and the second book attributed to Peter was probably written a few years later. St. Paul suffers the loss of all things, “if by any means he may attain to the resurrection of the dead” (Philippians 3:11; comp. NO. Was it previous to Christ’s preaching the gospel to them in hell, or was it to be subsequent? For Peter is plainly referring only to those within reach of the Gospel, or who might have known God through His ministers in Old and New Testament times. 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