The Judgment of God | Series: Living Hope | Rick Atchley
Mar 26, 2023
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Exploring the challenges of cultural dissonance and the struggle of maintaining convictions. Discussion on suffering, sacrifice, and the promise of judgment. Significance of divine judgment and living with hope. Reflections on God's gifts and judgment. Embracing God's judgment and grace.
Living hope stems from Jesus' resurrection, guiding Christians through present challenges towards a glorious future.
Embracing God's judgment transforms believers to prioritize love, service, and prayerful living.
Deep dives
Living as Exiles and Aliens
Living as believers often means being exiles and foreigners in a world where the majority may not share our values. Through the book of 1 Peter, the tension of living differently from societal norms is highlighted. Peter prepares his audience for opposition, reminding them of the suffering Jesus endured and their expectation of facing trials as followers. Despite external and internal challenges, Peter encourages them to lean on their living hope rooted in the resurrection of Christ.
Understanding the Concept of Judgment
Peter delves into the concept of judgment, a topic that may not be popular but holds significant meaning for believers. He contrasts secularist and theist worldviews, highlighting the purpose and responsibility tied to a life created by God. The promise of judgment, often overlooked or deemed contentious, is presented as foundational for believers. This understanding shapes how individuals approach their relationship with God and their actions in alignment with eternal truths.
Motivation from Judgment to Sin Less, Serve More, and Suffer Well
The anticipation of God's judgment serves as a motivation for believers to sin less, serve more, and endure suffering with hope. Peter emphasizes the transformative power of faith in reducing the grip of sin and recognizing the emptiness of worldly pursuits. The impending judgment inspires believers to prioritize deep love, service to others, and prayerful living. By embracing suffering as a privilege and duty, believers align their lives with the anticipation of a righteous judgment by God.
Faith does not keep life from being hard. In fact, sometimes faith makes life harder. Christians need a conviction that the present will surrender to a glorious future. Not "hope so", but living hope, the kind that Jesus' resurrection brings. Welcome to 1 Peter!
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