Bright Lights In A Dark World

March 11, 2015 Save Article

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1 Peter 3:13-16 (Program 2316, Air date 02.5.12)

1. INTRODUCTION (Psalm 137:1-6)
   1. We need to be real.
   2. We need to be ready.
      1. 1 Peter 3:15

2. WE MUST ENTHRONE CHRIST AS LORD (1 Peter 3:15)

3. WE MUST BE READY WITH AN ANSWER (1 Peter 3:15)
   1. Acts 2:12
   2. We must be able to defend our faith.
      1. Matthew 22:36-37
      2. John 15:13

4. WE MUST PRACTICE GENUINE HUMILITY (1 Peter 3:15)
   1. Meekness is strength under control.
      1. James 1:19-20
      2. 1 Peter 4:17

5. WE MUST LIVE A SUPERIOR LIFESTYLE (1 Peter 3:16)
   1. 1 Peter 2:12
   2. Acts 16:30-31

6. WE MUST DISPLAY GENUINE LOVE (1 Peter 4:8-9)
   1. We must be known not merely for what we are against, but what we are for.

7. WE MUST ALWAYS HOLD ONTO HOPE (1 Peter 3:15)
   1. We do not need to hide in a corner, but rather, we need to go out with banner unfurled.
   2. God is our source of supply.
   3. The Holy Spirit is our ally.
   4. Jesus is our Commander in Chief.

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