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A. The Statement of the command v.17
“Fear” - a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is realor imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid. ; concern or anxiety; solicitude: 1. To fear God is to give Reverence to God. 2. High and Holy standard - we are calling to the Father. His Holiness. The King of kings and the Lord of lords. Achievable, attainable, doable
I. The Command to Fear the Lord. ( 1 Peter 1:17-21)Slide3
Abraham ( Gen. 22:12 ) - demonstrated faith.
Moses ( Ex. 3:6 ) - hid his face and follow God. Joshua (Josh. 24:14-15) - together with his family, they serve the Lord.3. Challenging MandateThe Command to Fear the Lord. ( 1 Peter 1:17-21)Slide4
B. The reasons for the command v.17-21
b.1 “sojourners” v.17 b.2 redeemed by the precious blood of Christ. v. 18,19 We are bought back from slaves of sin. b.3 Christ was foreordained…….manifested in these last times for you. V. 20 b.4 We ought to believe God that He raised Jesus from the dead. b.5 Give Him Glory. V. 21 The Command to Fear the Lord. ( 1 Peter 1:17-21)Slide5
A. The statement of the command v. 22
a.1 Is Urgent - people in the church need to be love, care for a.2 Must have compassion - “unfeigned love” – sincere, true, genuine, honest 1 John 4:7-8II. The Command to Love Fellow Believers. (1 Peter 1:22-25)Slide6
B. The reasons for the command v.22-25
b.1 we have purified souls v. 22 b.2 born again v. 23 b.3 life is short v. 24 b.4 we should share the love of God v 25II. The Command to Love Fellow Believers. (1 Peter 1:22-25)Slide7
Many churches today are faltering because of a
lack of these twp traits: fear of God and fervent love for other believers. A reverential fear of God will transform corporate worship. Fervent , sincere love for other believers will smooth over petty differences and promote a wholesome fellowship. Don’t forget that the basis for these admonitions is our salvation.conclusion;