Capitol Hill Baptist Church
Mike McKinley - Present Joy, Future Glory (1 Peter 1:3-12)
Oct 8, 2023
Mike McKinley, Preacher in the Guest Preachers series, discusses finding present joy and hope in the midst of suffering and trials. He explores the concept of homesickness and exile, emphasizes the purpose and strength found in trials, and highlights the believers' deepening love for Jesus. The podcast also focuses on the idea of future glory, God's mercy, and the imperishable inheritance of believers in Christ.
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- Being a Christian often means not fitting in or being accepted by the world, and finding comfort and hope in the fact that our true home is in heaven and we have a glorious inheritance waiting for us.
- Trials and difficulties are not meaningless or arbitrary, but are allowed by God for a purpose, refining and purifying our faith, ultimately leading to praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
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The Reality of Homesickness and Belonging
Peter's letter is written to a group of believers who are feeling a sense of homesickness and not quite belonging, even though they are living in the places they were born and grew up. The letter addresses the fact that being a Christian often means not fitting in or being accepted by the world. This feeling of not belonging can be experienced in various forms, such as rejection, mockery, and even persecution. Peter's message encourages these believers to find comfort and hope in the fact that their true home is in heaven and they have a glorious inheritance waiting for them. Despite their present sufferings, Peter reminds them to rejoice in their future glory.
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