1. We are Nonconformists A. Peter shifts from talking about the living hope we have to a challenge of how we should live. – We need to prepare our minds for action. B. We shouldn’t be conformed to this world. – We need to let God’s Word drive our...
Our passage this morning comes with a stern warning from Paul not to grieve the Holy Spirit of God. This is important because the intimacy of our relationship with God hinges on this question. Our relationship with God is often presented as that of a husband and a...
Paul uses various examples and gives us some real practical do’s and don’ts in our Christian living. So walk in a manner worthy of God’s call by putting off the old and in the Spirit’s power, putting on the new. Put off the old, avoid becoming callous, avoid...
In chapters 1 to 3, Paul has been laying out a great theology concerning our salvation in Christ. Now based upon this strong theology Paul starts in on hard-hitting life application. Based upon the truth He discussed, Paul launches into how we are expected to live in...
As citizens of Heaven, we need humble leaders leading humble congregations to resist the devil, to stand firm in their fight, and to trust God. 1- My Call as your Leader is to Shepherd with Integrity (vs. 1-4) 2- Clothe Yourselves with Humility (vs. 5-6) 3-...
