First Peter Four Verses One-Two
Words Of Truth

Words Of Truth


"That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth..." (Proverbs 22:21).

First Peter 4:1-2
Armed With Jesus’ Mindset, Suffering For Righteousness, Ceasing From Sin

I. Introduction:

A. We have previously studied, in this letter, about suffering for righteousness sake (I Peter 3:14).

  1. These brethren were facing many difficulties (I Peter 1:6-7).
  2. Later in this context these saints will be prepared for more suffering to come later in this chapter (I Peter 4:12-19).
B. Our study today is going to be about the mindset to face suffering in the manner which Christ did (Philippians 3:10).

  1. The mindset of suffering with Him to be exact (Romans 8:17).
  2. With what we will study, we want to be careful not to become overly confident because we have the right mindset (Mark 14:38 and I Corinthians 10:12).
  3. The end goal being to endure to receive the crown of life (James 1:12).

II. Body: I Peter 4:1-2

A. Since Christ suffered for us in the flesh (I Peter 3:18)…

  1. Jesus suffered and died according to the will of our Father (Galatians 1:3-4).
  2. Jesus had the mindset to obey His Father’s will (John 4:34 and John 6:38).
  3. That does not mean what He was going to face, even being mentally prepared to do so, was easy (Matthew 26:36-46).
B. Arm yourself with the same mind (Hebrews 12:1-3).

  1. Does this mean we should think like Jesus? Yes, (Philippians 2:3-8).
  2. How can we know His thinking (I Corinthians 2:6-16)?
  3. The mindset to be partakers in the afflictions of the Gospel (II Timothy 1:8).
  4. Those willing to suffer are invested. Think about Paul’s mindset and the end result (Acts 20:22-24 and II Timothy 4:6-8).
  5. On the other hand, others caved because of persecution (Acts 26:11).
C. Ceasing from sin (Isaiah 1:16 and II Timothy 2:19).

  1. Think about being crucified with him and what that entails (Galatians 2:20; cf. Romans 6:3-6 and Galatians 5:24).
  2. Simply put, stop sinning (John 5:1-14, John 8:1-11, Romans 6:12, I Corinthians 15:34, Ephesians 4:26, and I John 2:1).
  3. Again, Jesus is the example here (I Peter 2:21-22).
D. Not living our time in the flesh to the lusts of men (I Peter 2:11), but to the will of God (II Corinthians 5:14-15).

  1. Heaven is for those whom do the will of the Father (Matthew 7:21-23 and I John 2:15-17).
  2. Jesus mindset was to do the will of the Father (John 5:30).
  3. We know a relationship with God comes down to doing His will (John 9:31).
  4. We know how to please Him through His word (I Thessalonians 4:1-7).

III. Conclusion: Our Next Study; I Peter 4:3-6