Message from 1 Peter 1:6-12 by Jordan Atkinson

1 Peter 1:6-12English Standard Version (ESV)
6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. 12 It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look.

"Be Holy as God Is Holy" (1 Peter 1:13-2:3)

Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsWednesday PM, October 28, 2015
1 Peter 1:13–2:3 (NIV)

Be Holy

13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 

17 Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20 He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. 21 Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.

22 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart. 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For,

“All people are like grass,

and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;

the grass withers and the flowers fall,

25 but the word of the Lord endures forever.” 

And this is the word that was preached to you.

2 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

John 8:31–38 - Cameron Jungels - Sun AM June 1, 2014

“Truth and Freedom” (John 8:31–38)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Sun AM/June 1, 2014John 8:21–3821 Once more Jesus said to them, “I am going away, and you will
look for me, and you will die in your sin. Where I go, you cannot come.” 22 This made the Jews ask, “Will he kill himself? Is that why
he says, ‘Where I go, you cannot come’?” 23 But he continued, “You are from below; I am from above. You
are of this world; I am not of this world. 24 I told you that
you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am he, you will indeed
die in your sins.” 25 “Who are you?” they asked. “Just what I have been telling you from
the beginning,” Jesus replied. 26 “I have much to say in
judgment of you. But he who sent me is trustworthy, and what I have heard from
him I tell the world.” 27 They did not understand that he was telling them about his
Father. 28 So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of
Man, then you will know that I am he and that I do nothing on my own but speak
just what the Father has taught me. 29 The one who sent me is
with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him.” 30 Even
as he spoke, many believed in him. 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold
to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will
know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have
never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?” 34 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is
a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the
family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets
you free, you will be free indeed. 37 I know that you are
Abraham’s descendants. Yet you are looking for a way to kill me, because you
have no room for my word. 38 I am telling you what I have seen
in the Father’s presence, and you are doing what you have heard from your
father.” 
A true disciple
of Jesus remains with him and abides in his teachings.To
the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching,
you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will
set you free." (John 8:31-32, NIV) Now
while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Festival, many people saw the signs
he was performing and believed in his name. But Jesus would not entrust himself
to them, for he knew all people. He did not need any testimony about mankind,
for he knew what was in each person. (John 2:23–25, NIV) The
Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to
you-- they are full of the Spirit and life. Yet there are some of you who do
not believe." For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not
believe and who would betray him. He went on to say, "This is why I told
you that no one can come to me unless the Father has enabled them." From
this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. (John
6:63–66, NIV) To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said,
"If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will
know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:31-32, NIV) Jesus
replied, "Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now
a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever.
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:34-36, NIV) 
A true disciple
of Jesus has been set free from the bondage of sin and demonstrates the
enjoyment of that freedom in holiness.Romans 6:1–236 What
shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By
no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3 Or
don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized
into his death? 4 We were therefore buried with him through
baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead
through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. 5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we
will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. 6 For
we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin
might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin—7 because
anyone who has died has been set free from sin. 8 Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also
live with him. 9 For we know that since Christ was raised from
the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. 10 The
death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to
God. 11 In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to
God in Christ Jesus. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your
mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. 13 Do not offer
any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer
yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer
every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness. 14 For
sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but
under grace. 15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under the law but
under grace? By no means! 16 Don’t you know that when you offer
yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you
obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience,
which leads to righteousness? 17 But thanks be to God that,
though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the
pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance. 18 You
have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness. 19 I am using an example from everyday life because of your
human limitations. Just as you used to offer yourselves as slaves to impurity
and to ever-increasing wickedness, so now offer yourselves as slaves to
righteousness leading to holiness. 20 When you were slaves to
sin, you were free from the control of righteousness. 21 What
benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those
things result in death! 22 But now that you have been set free
from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness,
and the result is eternal life. 23 For the wages of sin is
death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. 
Our response to
Jesus and his Word reveals our true spiritual ancestry.They
answered him, "We are Abraham's descendants and have never been slaves of
anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?" (John 8:33, NIV) I
know that you are Abraham's descendants. Yet you are looking for a way to kill
me, because you have no room for my word. I am telling you what I have seen in
the Father's presence, and you are doing what you have heard from your father."
(John 8:37–38, NIV) The
one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning
from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the
devil's work. No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God's
seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of
God. This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of
the devil are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not God's child, nor is
anyone who does not love their brother and sister. (1 John 3:8–10, NIV) Dear
friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves
has been born of God and knows God. 
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.  (1 John 4:7-8, NIV) In
fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not
burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory
that has overcome the world, even our faith. (1 John 5:3-4, NIV) We
know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of
God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them. (1 John 5:18, NIV) Main
IdeaØ 
A true child of God and disciple of Jesus remains with
their new Master, abides in his truth, and uses their freedom from the bondage
of sin to progress in holiness.

1 Peter 5:8-14 - Cameron Jungles 4-10-2013

“Last Words” 1 Peter 5:8-14
Review
Ø Opening Greetings (1:1-2)
Ø Called to salvation by the mercy of God (1:3-2:10).
Ø Live as God’s exiles in a hostile world for God’s glory (2:11-4:11).
Ø Final Exhortations (4:12-5:14)
o Persevere while suffering as a Christian (4:12-19).
o Exhortation to elders to shepherd God’s church (5:1-4).
o Be humble before others and God (5:5-7).
o Last Words: Stand Firm in Grace (5:8-14).

1 Peter 5:8
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
1 Peter 5:9
Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
1 Peter 5:10-11
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 5:12
With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.
1 Peter 5:13-14
She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark. Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.

Main Idea:
· God’s grace gives us what we cannot earn, and…
· It enables us and calls us to stand firm and persevere in that grace.

1 Peter 5:12
With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.

Stand firm in resistance (vv. 8-9).

1 Peter 5:8
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
1 Peter 5:9
Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

Stand firm in solidarity (vv. 9, 12-14).

1 Peter 5:9
Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
1 Peter 5:12
With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.
1 Peter 5:13-14
She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark. Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.

1 Peter 1:1
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God's elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia,
1 Peter 1:2
who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

Stand firm in future grace (vv. 10-11).

1 Peter 5:10-11
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 1:3
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1 Peter 1:4
and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you,
1 Peter 1:5
who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

Main Idea:
· God’s grace gives us what we cannot earn, and…
· It enables us and calls us to stand firm and persevere in that grace.

God’s grace enables us and calls us to:
· Stand firm in faith by resisting the devil.
· Stand firm in the solidarity that we share with God’s family.
· Stand firm in the hope of God’s future grace.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
April 21, 2013 Sun PM
Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV.

1 Peter 5 v5b-7 Cameron Jungles 4-3-2013

Humility before Others and God: 1 Peter 5:5-7 (Eastside Baptist/Wed PM April 3, 2013)
Review
Ø Final Exhortations (4:12-5:14)
o Persevere while suffering as a Christian (4:12-19).
o Exhortation to elders to shepherd God’s church (5:1-4).
o Be humble before others and God (5:5-7).
1 Peter 5:5b
All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble."
1 Peter 5:6-7
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Humbly consider the needs of others before your own.
1 Peter 5:5b
All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble."
Luke 22:24
A dispute also arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest.
Luke 22:25
Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors.
Luke 22:26
But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves.
Ephesians 4:1-2
As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Philippians 2:3-4
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
1 Peter 5:5b
All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble."

Humbly trust the sovereign hand of God.
1 Peter 5:6-7
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
2 Timothy 2:11-12
Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him.
Luke 9:24
For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.
Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
1 Peter 5:6-7
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Psalm 55:22
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
Matthew 6:31
So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?'
Matthew 6:32
For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
Matthew 6:33
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Main Idea:
Living out the grace that we have been shown by God means….
Humbly considering others’ needs before my own, and…
Humbly trusting the sovereign hand of God.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
April 3, 2013 Wed PM
Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV.

1 Peter 5:1-5a Cameron Jungles 3-20-2013

1 Peter 5:1-4
Shepherding God’s Church
REVIEW
Ø Called to salvation by the mercy of God (1:3-2:10).
Ø Live as God’s exiles in a hostile world for God’s glory (2:11-4:11).
Ø Final Exhortations (4:12-5:14)
o Persevere while suffering as a Christian (4:12-19).
o Exhortation to Elders to Shepherd God’s Church (5:1-4)
1 Peter 5:1
To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed:
1 Peter 5:2
Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them--
1 Peter 5:2 (NIV ’84)
Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers--
Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God's holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:
Acts 20:17
From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church.
Acts 20:28
Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood.
1 Timothy 3:1
Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
Titus 1:6
An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient.
1 Peter 5:2 (NIV ’84)
Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—

Not because you have to, but because you want to.
1 Peter 5:2
not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be;
1 Timothy 3:1
Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.
Not because of the money you can acquire, but because of your enthusiasm for ministry.
1 Peter 5:2
not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve;
1 Timothy 5:17
The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.
1 Timothy 5:18
For Scripture says, "Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain," and "The worker deserves his wages."
1 Timothy 3:3
not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.
Not because of the desire for power or recognition, but because of the impact your life makes on others.
1 Peter 5:3
not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
1 Peter 5:4
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
2 Timothy 4:8
Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day--and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
James 1:12
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
1 Peter 5:5a
In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders.
1 John 5:21
Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.
Hebrews 13:17
Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.
Main Idea:
· Elders (pastors) are to shepherd the church in the right way and for the right motives…
· with members submitting to the leaders…
· because the church belongs to God.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
March 20, 2013 Wed PM
Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV.

1 Peter 3 v18-22 Cameron Jungles 2-20-2013

Victory through Suffering: 1 Peter 3:18-22 (Eastside Baptist/Wed PM Feb 20, 2013)
Review
Ø Live as God’s exiles in a hostile world (2:11-4:11).
· Respond in a godly way to suffering (3:13-4:11).

Live righteously even through unjust suffering (3:13-17).
Christ: our example of achieving victory through suffering righteously (3:18-22).
1 Peter 3:18
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.
1 Peter 3:19
After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits--
1 Peter 3:20
to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water,
1 Peter 3:21
and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also--not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
1 Peter 3:22
who has gone into heaven and is at God's right hand--with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.
Main Idea: Christ is our example, who achieved victory by righteously enduring suffering.

Christ’s suffering as a righteous man reconciled us to God and left us an example of how to endure unjust suffering.
1 Peter 3:18a
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God…

Christ’s suffering provided the opportunity for him to proclaim God’s victory over evil.
1 Peter 3:18 b
He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.
1 Corinthians 15:42
So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable;
1 Corinthians 15:43
it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;
1 Corinthians 15:44
it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.
1 Peter 3:19
After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits--
5 Key Questions for this challenging passage?
Ø When did Christ go?
Ø In what state did Christ go?
Ø Where did Christ go?
Ø Who are these spirits now in prison?
Ø What did he preach/proclaim?
Ø When did Christ go?
Ø In what state did Christ go?
After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits– (1 Pet 3:19 NIV)
In that state He also went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison (1 Pet 3:19 CSB)
*Christ went in the state of his resurrected/glorified body after his resurrection from the dead and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison.
Ø Who are these spirits now in prison?
to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built… (1 Pet 3:20 NIV)
Genesis 6:1-2
When human beings began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were born to them, the sons of God saw that the daughters of humans were beautiful, and they married any of them they chose.
Genesis 6:3
Then the LORD said, "My Spirit will not contend with humans forever, for they are mortal; their days will be a hundred and twenty years."
Genesis 6:4
The Nephilim were on the earth in those days--and also afterward--when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown.
Jude 6
And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their proper dwelling--these he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgment on the great Day.
Jude 7
In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding towns gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire.
2 Peter 2:4
For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment;
2 Peter 2:5
if he did not spare the ancient world when he brought the flood on its ungodly people, but protected Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven others;
2 Peter 2:6
if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah by burning them to ashes, and made them an example of what is going to happen to the ungodly;
*The spirits in prison are the angels who sinned by cohabiting with human women as described in Genesis 6:1–4. They were imprisoned by God and await their final judgment.
Ø Where did Christ go?
Ø What did he preach/proclaim?
After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits-- (1 Pet 3:19 NIV)
who has gone into heaven and is at God's right hand--with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him. (1 Pet 3:22 NIV)
*Christ made a proclamation of victory to the wicked angels confined in chains. His proclamation declares God’s victory over death, hell, and over all evil. Christ made this proclamation in conjunction with his ascent to heaven to the right hand of the throne of God.
What about Baptism that saves?
1 Peter 3:20
to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water,
1 Peter 3:21
and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also--not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
*The external act of baptism does not save (“not the removal of dirt from the body”); rather it is baptism functioning as an external confession/pledge of one’s repentance and faith in God and the gospel. This confession/pledge of repentance and faith is only effectual because of the saving power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
1 Peter 1:3
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
*Death and resurrection of Christ secures salvation and guarantees the saving power of the Spirit. The Spirit regenerates hearts (through new birth), resulting in spiritual life and accompanying faith/repentance. This faith/repentance is pledged/confessed publicly/externally through baptism.

Christ’s suffering was the path to his exaltation, vindication, and victory.
1 Peter 3:21 b - 22
…It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at God's right hand--with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.
Luke 24:26
Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?"
1 Peter 1:10-11
Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care, trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when he predicted the sufferings of the Messiah and the glories that would follow.

Since Christ is our example, the path to our exaltation, vindication, and victory is through living righteously through unjust suffering.
1 Peter 4:12
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.
1 Peter 4:13
But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
1 Peter 5:6
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
Main Idea: Christ is our example, who achieved victory by righteously enduring suffering.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
March 2, 2013 Wed PM
Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV.

1 Peter 4:12-19 Cameron Jungles 3-13-2013

Suffering as a Christian 1 Peter 4:12-19
Review
Ø Called to salvation by the mercy of God (1:3-2:10).
Ø Live as God’s exiles in a hostile world for God’s glory (2:11-4:11).
Ø Final Exhortations (4:12-5:14)
o Persevere while suffering as a Christian (4:12-19).
Main Idea:
Our identification with Christ will sometimes cause us to suffer as we live as exiles in this world.
We should respond to this testing of our faith with joy, trust in God, and holiness.

As Christians, we should anticipate suffering in this world that tests our faith.
2 Timothy 3:12
In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
1 Peter 4:12
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.
1 Peter 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.
1 Peter 1:7
These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith--of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire--may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Our suffering for Christ is a reason for joy and praise.
Because it identifies us with our Savior who suffered for us.
1 Peter 4:13
But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
1 Peter 4:15
If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.
1 Peter 4:16
However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.
Philippians 3:10-11
I want to know Christ--yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.
Because in suffering we are blessed with the gracious presence of God.
1 Peter 4:14
If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
Suffering purifies us in the present and prepares us for the glory to come.
1 Peter 4:13
But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
1 Peter 4:17
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?
1 Peter 4:18
And, "If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?"

Our suffering for Christ should cause us to trust in God’s sovereign will and renew our commitment to live holy lives.
1 Peter 4:19
So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
Main Idea:
Our identification with Christ will sometimes cause us to suffer as we live as exiles in this world.
We should respond to this testing of our faith with joy, trust in God, and holiness.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
March 13, 2013 Wed PM
Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV.

1 Peter 4:7-11 Cameron Jungles 3-6-2013

Sharing God’s Grace: 1 Peter 4:7-11 (Eastside, Wed PM, March 6, 2013)
Review
Ø Live as God’s exiles in a hostile world (2:11-4:11).
· Testify to the gospel in every sphere of life (2:11-3:12).
· Respond in a godly way to suffering (3:13-4:11).

Share God’s grace with others (4:7-11).

Our earthly pilgrimage will soon be over, so devote yourselves to disciplined prayer.
1 Peter 4:7
The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.

Give to others the grace that you have been given...
By earnestly loving them.
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Give to others the grace that you have been given...
By showing hospitality.
1 Peter 4:9
Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.

Give to others the grace that you have been given...
By serving them with your abilities and resources.
1 Peter 4:10
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.
1 Peter 4:11a
If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides,

Share God’s grace with others in such a way that God gets all the glory.
1 Peter 4:11b
so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
Main Idea:
In light of the imminent end of our pilgrimage…
pray earnestly
share with others the grace that you have been given
so that God gets the glory.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
March 6, 2013 Wed PM
Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV.

1 Peter 4:1-6 Cameron Jungles 2-27-2013

A Willingness to Suffer for Righteousness: 1 Peter 4:1-6
Review
Ø Respond in a godly way to suffering (3:13-4:11).
o Live righteously even through unjust suffering (3:13-17).
o Christ: victory through suffering righteously (3:18-22).
o Commit to renounce sin and suffer for the sake of Christ    (4:1-6).

A willingness to suffer for righteousness is an indicator of growth in holiness and that one has made a clear break with sin.
1 Peter 4:1
Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.
1 Peter 4:2
As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.
1 Peter 4:3
For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do--living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.

A life of holiness lived for God will invite the scorn and persecution of the world.
1 Peter 4:4
They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.

Those who persecute you because of your holy lifestyle will one day be judged by God.
1 Peter 4:5
But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

Embracing the Gospel and a holy life may invite the world’s scorn, but it will result in eternal life with God.
1 Peter 4:6
For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.
John 11:25-26
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?"
Main Idea: Follow the example of Christ: Renounce sin and be willing to suffer for the sake of righteousness, because God will reward his people.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
February 27, 2013 Wed PM
Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV.

1 Peter 3:13-17 Cameron Jungels 2-13-2013

“Living Righteously even through Suffering”
1 Peter 3:13–17
Review
Ø Live as God’s exiles in a hostile world (2:11-4:11).
Testify to the gospel in every sphere of life (2:11-3:12).
o Citizens to rulers.
o Slaves to masters.
o Husbands and wives to each other.
o Christians to everyone in society.
Live as God’s exiles in a hostile world (2:11-4:11).
Testify to the gospel in every sphere of life (2:11-3:12).
Respond in a godly way to suffering (3:13-4:11).
Live righteously even through unjust suffering (3:13-17).
Key Question:
Why should we live righteous lives in a world that is hostile to us and our faith?
1. Reason 1: Living righteously may avoid some suffering.
1 Peter 3:13
Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?
2. Reason 2: Living righteously in the face of unjust suffering brings God’s blessing.
1 Peter 3:14a
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.
Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:11-12
"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
3. Reason 3:Living righteously through suffering demonstrates trust in Christ and honors him.
1 Peter 3:14 a – 15 b
"Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.“ But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord.
Matthew 10:26-27
“So do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.
Matthew 10:28-29
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care.
Matthew 10:30-31
And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Matthew 10:32-33
“Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.
4. Reason 4: Living righteously through suffering bears witness to the truth of the gospel.
1 Peter 3:15 b
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
1 Peter 3:16
keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
1 Peter 3:17
For it is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
Why live righteously in a world hostile to our faith?
Avoids some suffering
Brings God’s blessing
Demonstrates trust in Christ and honors him
Bears witness to the gospel

1 Peter 3 v8-12 Cameron Jungels 2-6-2012

Living as God’s People in Every Relationship: 1 Peter 3:8-12
Review
• Live as God’s exiles in a hostile world (2:11-4:11).
o As good citizens (2:13-17).
o As obedient slaves (2:18-25).
o As faithful husbands and wives 3:1-7).
o In every relationship (3:8-12).
Live as God’s People in Every Relationship of Life
• Live a life of love and non-retaliation…
• Putting your ultimate hope in the reward of God’s blessing.
1. Live a life of love.
1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.
2. Live a life of non-retaliation.
1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing…
Romans 12:10, 14 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
Romans 12:17-18 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Romans 12:19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.
Romans 12:20-21 On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Matthew 5:38-39 "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.
Matthew 5:40-42 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
3. Put your ultimate hope in the reward of God’s blessing.
1 Peter 3:9 …because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
Quoting from Psalm 34:12-16…
1 Peter 3:10-11 For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.
1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."
1 Peter 3:9 …because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1 Peter 1:4-5 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
Psalm 34:15-16 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry; but the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth.
Psalm 37:4-5 A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.
Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:11-12 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

1 Peter 3:1-7 Cameron Jungels 1-30-2013

Living as God’s People at Home - 1 Peter 3:1-7
Review
• We are God’s chosen exiles (1:1-2).
• Praise God for his mercy (1:3-12).
• Live holy lives (1:13-25).
• We are God’s new covenant people (2:1-10).
• Live as God’s exiles in a hostile world (2:11-4:11).
Review
• Live as God’s exiles in a hostile world (2:11-4:11).
As good citizens (2:13-17).
As obedient slaves (2:18-25).
As faithful husbands and wives 3:1-7).
Live as God’s People in the Home
• Wives should be submissive and respectful to their husbands;
• husbands should be considerate, respectful, and loving to their wives…
• …for the sake of the Gospel.
Wives Living for the Gospel
• In Respectful Submission
• As a Witness to the Gospel
• In Inner Beauty of Character
• Following the Example of Godly Women of Faith
1 Peter 3:1-2 Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives.
Biblical Submission of Wives
• Based on the Created Order, Genesis 2:7 The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."
1 Timothy 2:12-13 I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve.
Biblical Submission of Wives
• Based on the Created Order
• Does not indicate inferiority of being, dignity, or worth.
Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."
Genesis 1:27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
Biblical Submission of Wives
• Based on the Created Order
• Does not indicate inferiority of being, dignity, or worth.
• Finds an analogy in the submission of Christ to the Father.
John 6:38 For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me.
1 Corinthians 11:3 But I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.
Biblical Submission of Wives
• Based on the Created Order
• Does not indicate inferiority of being, dignity, or worth.
• Finds an analogy in the submission of Christ to the Father.
• For the purpose of fulfilling God-given roles.
1 Corinthians 12:18-21 But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, but one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, "I don't need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, "I don't need you!"
1 Corinthians 12:25-27 so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.
Purpose of Submission
• Why does Peter instruct wives to live in respect and submission to their husbands?
• So that they can serve as a witness to the gospel through their behavior.
1 Peter 3:1-2 Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives.
A wordless gospel?
• Peter instructs wives to win over their husbands to the gospel “without a word.”
• The gospel message is necessary for salvation, but these Christian wives can “adorn” the gospel with their godly conduct.
Romans 10:14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?
Romans 10:17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.
Titus 2:9 Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them,
Titus 2:10 and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive.
Wives Living for the Gospel
• In Respectful Submission
• As a Witness to the Gospel
• In Inner Beauty of Character
1 Peter 3:3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes.
1 Peter 3:4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.
1 Timothy 2:9-10 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.
Wives Living for the Gospel
• In Respectful Submission
• As a Witness to the Gospel
• In Inner Beauty of Character
• Following the Example of Godly Women of Faith
1 Peter 3:5 For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves. They submitted themselves to their own husbands,
1 Peter 3:6 like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her lord. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.
Live as God’s People in the Home
• Wives should be submissive and respectful to their husbands;
• husbands should be considerate, respectful, and loving to their wives…
• …for the sake of the Gospel.
1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
Husbands Living for the Gospel
• Considerate and Respectful
• In Honor of Wife’s God-Given Characteristics and Role
• Heirs Together of Grace of Eternal Life
• For the Sake of Your Prayers
James 4:3 When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.
God’s Pattern Corrupted
• God’s ideal pattern for loving male leadership and respectful female submission was corrupted by the Fall.
Genesis 3:16
To the woman he said, "I will make your pains in childbearing very severe; with painful labor you will give birth to children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.”
Genesis 4:6-7 Then the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it."
Genesis 3:16 (NLT) Then he said to the woman, "I will sharpen the pain of your pregnancy, and in pain you will give birth. And you will desire to control your husband, but he will rule over you."
God’s Pattern Corrupted
• God’s ideal pattern for loving male leadership and respectful female submission was
corrupted by the Fall.
• But through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, God’s pattern for a holy home can be reclaimed.
Live as God’s People in the Home
• Wives should be submissive and respectful to their husbands;
• husbands should be considerate, respectful, and loving to their wives…
• …for the sake of the Gospel.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
January 6, 2012 Sunday AM
Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV.

1 Peter 2:18-25 Cameron Jungels 1-23-2013

1 Peter 2:18-25
New International Version (NIV)


18 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate,but also to those who are harsh. 19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God. 20 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. 21 To this you were called,because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
22 “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.”

23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. 24 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” 25 For “you were like sheep going astray,”[b]but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.


“Slaves of God, Slaves of Everyone”
1 Peter 2:18–25
Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God's slaves. (1 Pet 2:16)
Because we belong to God through the atonement of Christ, we no longer serve ourselves; instead, we humbly serve God and one another, even when we are mistreated.
1. As God’s chosen exiles, it is our calling to respond humbly and righteously in the face of unjust suffering (vv. 18–21).
Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God. 20 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. 21 To this you were called…
2. Christ, our Savior, has set the example for us in humble, righteous suffering (vv. 21–23).
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 22 "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth." 23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.
3. Christ, our Savior, died for us to set us free from our slavery to sin and selfishness so that we might live in righteousness and service to God and others (vv. 24–25).
"He himself bore our sins" in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; "by his wounds you have been healed." 25 For "you were like sheep going astray," but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God's slaves. (1 Pet 2:16) Because we belong to God through the atonement of Christ, we no longer serve ourselves; instead, we humbly serve God and one another, even when we are mistreated.
1. As God’s chosen exiles, it is our calling to respond humbly and righteously in the face of unjust suffering (vv. 18–21).
Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God. 20 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. 21 To this you were called…
2. Christ, our Savior, has set the example for us in humble, righteous suffering (vv. 21–23).
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 22 "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth." 23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.
3. Christ, our Savior, died for us to set us free from our slavery to sin and selfishness so that we might live in righteousness and service to God and others (vv. 24–25).
"He himself bore our sins" in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; "by his wounds you have been healed." 25 For "you were like sheep going astray," but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
January 6, 2012 Sunday AM
Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV.
Listen Now:

1 Peter 2:1–10 Cameron Jungels 1-9-2013

1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. 4 As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house[a] to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For in Scripture it says:

“See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”[b]

7 Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe,

“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”

8 and,

“A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.”

They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.
9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
“Live As God’s Chosen People”
1 Peter 2:1–10
Having been born again by God’s grace through the eternal Word…Live as God’s Chosen People.
1. By growing in spiritual maturity (vv. 1–3).
Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.
2. By growing together as the people of God to be His Holy Temple (vv. 4–8).
As you come to him, the living Stone--rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For in Scripture it says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame." 7 Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, "The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone," 8 and, "A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall." They stumble because they disobey the message--which is also what they were destined for.
3. By praising Him for his undeserved mercy (vv. 9–10).
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
Having been born again by God’s grace through the eternal Word…Live as God’s Chosen People.
1. By growing in spiritual maturity (vv. 1–3).
Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.
2. By growing together as the people of God to be His Holy Temple (vv. 4–8).
As you come to him, the living Stone--rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For in Scripture it says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame." 7 Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, "The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone," 8 and, "A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall." They stumble because they disobey the message--which is also what they were destined for.
3. By praising Him for his undeserved mercy (vv. 9–10).
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
January 6, 2012 Sunday AM
Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV.

1 Peter 1:10–12 Cameron Jungels

“What a Great Salvation”
1 Peter 1:10–12
10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care, 11 trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when he predicted the sufferings of the Messiah and the glories that would follow. 12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.
1. Our great salvation – promised but hidden.
a. Christ revealed his coming, his sufferings, and his glory to the OT Prophets (v. 11).
b. This revelation was promised, hidden, and mysterious, such that the OT Prophets did not fully understand all of the implications or the timing of the things they were prophesying (vv. 10–11)
c. It was not for them to know all of the details of the coming of the Messiah, because they were being used as God’s servants for our benefit (vv. 10, 12).
2. Our great salvation – fulfilled and revealed (v. 12)
a. Christ has now fulfilled what the OT Prophets predicted.
b. The message of salvation through Christ is now no longer a mystery, but plainly revealed to us by the Holy Spirit in the gospel proclaimed by the apostles and prophets (v. 12).
3. Our great salvation – capturing the amazement of angels (v. 12)
a. Our salvation by grace through faith in Christ Jesus is so amazing that it captures the vested interest of the angels in heaven (v. 12).
b. We have an advantage over even the angels in heaven – angels are not redeemed and will never experience salvation through Jesus Christ.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
December 12, 2012 Wednesday PM
Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV.

1 Peter 1:3-9 Cameron Jungels 12-5-2012

"Joy in Suffering"
1 Peter 1:6-9
6 In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. (NIV)

We can rejoice in the midst of suffering because of the great mercy of our God. 1 Peter 1:6
We can rejoice in the midst of suffering because it refines our faith for the glory of Christ. 1 Peter 1:7
We can rejoice in the midst of suffering because it nurtures our faith and love for Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:8
We can rejoice in the midst of suffering because it points our hope toward our final salvation. 1 Peter 1:9
We can rejoice in suffering because God intends it for our good and his glory.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
December 5 2012 Sunday PM
Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV

1 Peter 1:3-5 - Cameron Jungels - 11-28-2012

"Our Living Hope"

1 Peter 1:3-5
3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

God is worthy of praise because of His great mercy!
1.       God's mercy gives us hope through the redemptive work of his Son, Jesus Christ (v. 3)
a.       New birth is a gift from our merciful God. (John 3:1-21)
b.      Our new birth was accomplished by the redemptive work of God's Son Jesus Christ
i.      Not only His death on the cross,
ii.     But also His resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 4:25, 1 Corinthians 15:17-19)
c.       Our new birth gives us a living hope!
2.       God's mercy Provides the hope of an eternal, heavenly, unshakable inheritance (v. 4)
a.       We have an inheritance, because our savior Jesus Christ died for us.
b.      As those chosen, redeemed, and called by God, our heavenly inheritance can never be taken away. (Matthew 6:19-21)
c.       As exiles in this world, we need to be reminded that our eternal inheritance is a treasure that far surpasses anything that this world can offer. (Matthew 13:44-46)
3.       Our eternal, heavenly inheritance is secured, because God's mercy preserves us through His gift of enduring faith (v. 5)
a.       Our eternal, heavenly inheritance is secured by God's infinite power. (John 10:27-30)
b.      God's powerfully preserves us by mercifully granting enduring faith. (Ephesians 2:8-10)
c.       Our eternal, heavenly inheritance will become ours at our final salvation at the last day.  (1 Corinthians 1:18, Romans 13:11, Hebrews 1:14 Romans 8:22-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:9)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
November 28, 2012 Wednesday PM
Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV.

1 Peter 1:1–2 - Cameron Jungels - 11-14-2012

>1 Peter 1:1–2(NIV)
1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God's elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia 2who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
God’s electing grace is grounded in his own will to love and mercy, not in anything in us (v. 2).
Romans 8:29-30, Romans 11:2,   1 Peter 1:20, Acts 2:23
1 Peter 1:2(NRSV)
2who have been chosen and destined by God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with his blood: May grace and peace be yours in abundance.
1 Peter 1:2(NLT)
2God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. As a result, you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ. May God give you more and more grace and peace.
God’s electing grace accomplishes our salvation through the unified work of the Trinity (v. 2).
1 Peter 1:2, 1 Peter 1:18-20, 1 Peter 1:2

God’s electing grace produces a salvation in us that results in obedience to Christ and his Word (v. 2).
Ephesians 2:8-10

God’s electing grace forgives and empowers the most unworthy of sinners (v. 1).
1 Peter 1:1, John 13:36-38, John 18:25-27, John 21:12-19, Acts 2:14, 36-39, 1 Peter 1:1

God’s electing grace sustains his people through their exile in this world until the return of Christ (v. 1).
1 Peter 1:1
We have been chosen by God’s grace to salvation and to live as obedient exiles in this world until the return of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
** Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV.

1 Peter Seth Channell 3-28-2012

"The Enemies of The Kingdom Part 1: Suffering: 1 Peter Seth Channell 3-28-2012