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Oct 14, 2025
James Baird, a passionate preacher and guide for believers, tackles 1 Peter 3:17-22 with a focus on Christ's supremacy. He discusses how Peter's original audience faced cultural hostility and persecution, providing encouragement through Christ's innocent suffering. Baird sheds light on baptism's significance in relation to Noah's Ark and emphasizes the importance of maintaining hope amid suffering. Drawing on Job's experiences, he reminds listeners that even when reasons are unclear, God's sovereignty prevails, urging a victorious perspective on faith.
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Supremacy Of Christ Is Christianity 101
- James Baird emphasizes the supremacy and sovereign rule of Jesus as foundational Christian truth repeated across Scripture.
- He urges believers to frequently reorient their minds to Christ's exaltation and authority.
Scripture Shows Christ's Universal Rule
- Baird surveys New Testament and Old Testament texts to show Christ's universal authority over creation and powers.
- He connects Psalm 110 and Isaiah 9 to Christ's eternal reign and victory over death.
Peter's Audience: Sojourners In A Pagan World
- Baird explains Peter's audience: dispersed Christians in Asia Minor facing suffering and ridicule.
- He uses 1 Peter passages to show Peter encouraged believers amid trials and called them sojourners.