Mike Johnson - January 31, 2021
Spiritual Privilege or Spiritual Duty
If someone asked you as a follower of Christ, "What privileges come from being a follower of Christ?" What would you say? How would you respond if someone asked you, "What duties come from being a follower of Christ?" What would you say? In this message from 1 Peter 2:4-8, we're reminded what are answers can and should be.
From Series: "1 Peter: Be Hopeful - No Matter What "
Many first-century followers of Christ were suffering and being abused and persecuted for believing and obeying Jesus. Beaten and jailed himself, Peter knew persecution firsthand. He had seen fellow Christians die and the church scatter from Jerusalem. But Peter knew Christ and nothing could shake his confidence in his risen Lord. In this personal context, Peter wrote to the church scattered and suffering for they faith with this encouraging message: Be Hopeful - No Matter What!