Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for April 13, 2025

Declaration of Intent

1 Peter 4:1-6

1. Introduction

• expansion of 3:18-22
• Because of Christ’s suffering, arm yourself with an intent to suffer.

2. Arm Yourself 1

• military orientation
• connection between suffering and cessation
• the purpose, process and perspective

3. Pursuing God’s Will 2

• fulfilling God’s will rather than man’s lust

4. Stewarding God’s Time 3-4

• list of vices
• response of unbelievers

5. Anticipating God’s Triumph 5-6

• accountability for unbelievers
• destiny of believers

6. So What?

• “Let us stand fast for what is right and prepare our souls for trial. Let us neither be dogs that do not bark or silent onlookers, nor paid servants who run away before the wolf. Instead, where the battle rages, let us find ourselves. Run towards the roar of the battle! That is where Christ’s most glorious victories shall be won.” (Boniface)
• “He reigns! Ye saints, exalt your strains; your God is King, your Father reigns; and He is at the Father’s side, the Man of Love, the Crucified.” (J. Conder, “The Lord is King”)
• You don’t need the last word. God has it.
• being mindful of ultimate accountability
• “Jesus is all the world to me and true to Him I’ll be. O how could I this Friend deny when He’s so true to me?” (W. Thompson, “Jesus Is All the World to Me”)