Finish Suffering – I Peter 4:1-7a

Finish Suffering – 1 Peter 4:1-7a

Christ suffered in the flesh, so arm yourselves likewise

Arm yourself by preparing to do battle and finish the race

The suffering attitude & example of Christ – three resolves

1. Finish with flesh – verses 1-2

He who suffered in the flesh is done with sin.

• Regard yourself as dead to evil desires
• Arm yourself with resolve to fulfill the will of God

2. Finish with sin – verses 3-4

You have spent enough time living in the past

• Regard yourself as dead to sinful passions
• Arm yourself with resolve to flee the passions of the past

3. Finish with self – verses 5-7a

But live according to God

• Regard yourself as alive to the Spirit
• Arm yourself with resolve to follow the Spirit of God

“The end of all things is near, therefore…” 1 Peter 4:7a

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