Paradoxical Doxology Confidence in Chaos – Part 2 1 Peter 1:3-12 The Paradox of the but . (vs. 3-5) “He (God) wills also to guide us in the more fundamental sense of ensuring that, whatever happens, whatever mistakes we may make, we shall come safely home. Slippings and strayings there will be, no doubt, but the everlasting arms are beneath us we shall be caught, rescued, restored. This is God’s promise; this is how good he is.” - JI Packer, Knowing God The Paradox of and (vs. 6-9) “I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages.” - Charles Spurgeon The Paradox of and (vs. 7-9) The Paradox of and Praise (vs. 10-12) Conclusion: Praise God!!!!