Armed for Suffering (Part II)

1 Peter 3:18-22

By Jeremy Krenzin, March 01, 2026

Since Jesus' victorious suffering saved us, we can face suffering fearlessly.

PETER'S ARGUMENTS

1.  of Christ: Not a Defeat (1 Peter 3:18)

    A. Result 1: Atonement for sinners (1 Peter 3:18)

     B. Result 2: Victory over evil spirits (1 Peter 3:19-20, 22)

     C. Result 3: Heavenly Exaltation / Glory (1 Peter 3:22)

2.   from God's Wrath Comes by Cross-Based Appeal for a Good Conscience (1 Peter 3:21a)

3.  : You Share Jesus' Resurrection & Glory by Union w/ Him (1 Peter 3:21b-22)

HARD QUESTIONS        

  1. In what sense was Jesus “made alive in the spirit” (1 Peter 3:18)?

  2. Imprisoned spirits: what / when / where / to whom did Jesus proclaim (1 Peter 3:19-20)?

  3. In what sense does baptism save you (1 Peter 3:21)?

APPLICATIONS

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