Suffering as a Christian
12Beloved, do not be surprised at zthe fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice ainsofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad bwhen his glory is revealed. 14cIf you are insulted dfor the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory2 and of God rests upon you. 15But elet none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or fas a meddler. 16Yet eif anyone suffers as a gChristian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God din that name. 17For it is time for judgment hto begin at the household of God; and iif it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who jdo not obey the gospel of God? 18And
k“If the righteous is scarcely saved,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”3
19Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will lentrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
God’s Faithfulness in Affliction
1 Peter 4:12–19 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 50:23 • ID: 1949
The Confused Culture and a Compromised Church
1 Peter 2:9 – 2 Peter 2:11 Sermon • 36:43 • ID: 1657
A Study in 1 Peter, Volume 3
Suffering for Righteousness’ Sake 1 Peter 3:13–4:19 Series • ID: 16003
Shepherd the Flock of God
1So I exhort the elders among you, mas a fellow elder and na witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2oshepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight,1 pnot under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you;2 qnot for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3not rdomineering over those in your charge, but sbeing examples to the flock. 4And when tthe chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the uunfading vcrown of glory. 5Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. wClothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for x“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
6xHumble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7ycasting all your anxieties on him, because zhe cares for you. 8aBe sober-minded; bbe watchful. Your cadversary the devil dprowls around elike a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9fResist him, gfirm in your faith, knowing that hthe same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10And iafter you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, jwho has called you to his keternal glory in Christ, will himself lrestore, mconfirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11nTo him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
“Shepherd the Flock of God”
1 Peter 5:1–11 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 48:58 • ID: 3722
The God Who Keeps Me from Falling
1 Peter 5:10–11 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 27:15 • ID: 3582
Hanging On When You Feel Like Giving Up
1 Peter 5:1–11 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 56:37 • ID: 3542
Leaders in the Local Church
1 Peter 5:1–5, Exodus 18:13–27 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 36:22 • ID: 3312
A Study in 1 Peter, Volume 4
Some Practical Exhortations 1 Peter 5:1–14 Series • ID: 16006Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.