The Purpose of Suffering
July 5, 2026
1 Peter 4:1-11 KJV
1Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. 3For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: 4Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: 5Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. 6For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. 7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 8And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 9Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 10As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
THE PURPOSE OF SUFFERING
1 Peter 4:1-11
SUFFERING GIVES THE BELIEVER A TRIUMPH: 1-2
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- Christ suffered, you will suffer
- Conquer your mind before the day comes
- Commit your future to the will of God
SUFFERING GIVES THE BELIEVER A TESTIMONY: 3-6
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- Suffering causes you to change your lifestyle
- Suffering causes you to keep a short account with God
- Suffering causes you to rejoice when you hear the gospel
SUFFERING GIVES THE BELIEVER A TENDERNESS: 7-9
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- Suffering teaches you to pray
- Suffering teaches you to love
- Suffering teaches you to share
SUFFERING GIVES THE BELIEVER AN OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN FOR THE KINGDOM: 10-11
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- Training for the kingdom is securing your Spiritual gift
- Training for the kingdom is serving others
- Training for the kingdom is serving God
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