Trey Corry
“Life Under the Lamp of Judgment”
1 Peter 4:1-11
The call to suffer necessitates a radical redirection of our lives both within the world and within the community of believers.
Theme of suffering
“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you … as though some strange thing were happening to you.”
—1 Peter 4:12
I. Suffering changes our direction
“I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord … the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings.”
—Philippians 3:8-10
“Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life.”
—2 Timothy 2:3-4
“Let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race before us.”
—Hebrews 12:2
II. Our direction on the battlefield
1. Lack of urgency
2. Lack of distinction
3. Lack of courage
III. Our direction in the bunker
1. Sobering prayer
“In contemporary society our Adversary majors in three things: noise, hurry, and crowds. If he can keep us engaged in ‘muchness’ and ‘manyness’, he will rest satisfied.”
2. Stretching love
“He who turns a sinner from the error of his way … will cover a multitude of sins.”
—James 5:20
3. Sacrificing hospitality
4. Serving ministry