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To Arms

10 29 I Peter 4:1-6 To prepare us for times of persecution, Peter gives five important pieces of armor to put on or arm ourselves with so that we can endure.  We are to learn from Christ’s attitude, live for God’s will, leave our past life, lay aside vengeance, and latch hold of our victory.  The foundation is the first, to have the attitude of Christ.  Whatever suffering may come our way these will help us stand strong.

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It’s Out of This World Spectacular

10 22 I Peter 3:22 Heaven, it is the home of Christ and the hope of the Christian.  Christ has gone there to prepare a place for us who by faith have trusted in Him for salvation.  It is there for us, yet how many of us really long for it?  Are we too tied down to things here on earth that we think so little about it?  As the chorus goes “Heaven is a wonderful place, filled with glory and grace.  I’m gonna see my Savior’s face. Oh, heaven is a wonderful place.

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A Pledge of Purpose

10 01 I Peter 3:21 To encourage his audience, Peter challenges them to stand up with an action that would show the world that they were followers of Christ.  Baptism was not only a way to show others by outward expression that an inward change had taken place, it also demonstrated a commitment to obey the commandments of God.  Any baptism should be a reminder to us of the commitment we made to Christ to live godly every day.