Fusion: week of 8/9

FAMILY THEME: CHRISTLIKENESS

NO FIRE, NO GOLD

1 Peter 4:1-19

Peter made it simple: Believers are to follow Christ's example.

1.  Christlikeness is Valuing the Will of God Above All Else

     (1 Peter 4:1-6)

     Those who are willing to suffer for Christ are committed

     to do the will of God whatever that may involve.

 
2.  Christlikeness is Loving and Serving Each Other

     (1 Peter 4:7-11)

     Spiritual gifts are meant to build up the church in love 

     and encouragement.

 
3.  Christlikeness is Suffering Like Jesus

     (1 Peter 4:12-19)

     If we suffer for doing what is good we can rejoice that

     we are like Christ.