1. 1 Peter 3:13–17 (ESV)
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Sermon theme and points on 1 Peter 3:13–17

1 Peter 3:13–17 (ESV)

13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?

Christians ought to endure suffering with a guarantee that the Lord will reward those who suffer because of righteousness.

  1. The assurance of God’s reward to those who do good (3:13–14a)

  2. The exhortation about how to do good in the midst of suffering (3:14b–16a)

    1. Have no fear (3:14b)

    2. Honour Christ as sovereign Lord (3:15a)

    3. Be ready to defend the Christian hope (3:15b–16)

  3. The result of the correct response (3:16b)

  4. The motivation (3:17)