A Faith Refined By the Fire – 1 Peter 4:12-19

By Rick Bayer, July 06, 2025

A Faith Refined By the Fire – 1 Peter 4:12-19

Sources of Suffering:

  1. of sin

Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Galatians 6:7 NIV

Sources of Suffering:

  1. Our world

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:10-12 NIV

Sources of Suffering:

And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as his children? He said, “My child,don’t make light of the LORD’s discipline, and don’t give up when he corrects you. For the LORD disciplines those he loves Hebrews 12:5-6 NLT

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? > And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. 1 Peter 4:12-19 NIV

Don’t be at your suffering 1 Peter 4:12

when you suffer – 1 Peter 4:13-14

Recognize is the most crucial – 1 Peter 4:15-18

Who or what is your functional Saviour?

Loss:

Family, Friends,Health

Job,Reputation,Relationship

Stability,Status, Possessions

Popularity,Pleasure etc.

Gain:

Jesus

yourself to your Creator – 1 Peter 4:19

I have learned to kiss the wave that strikes me against the Rock of Ages." Charles Spurgeon

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