Sharing Christ's Sufferings

Sharing Christ's Sufferings
1 Peter 4:12-16
Introduction
I.Christians & Suffering
A.Do not think it is strange
1.Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial
2.when it comes upon you to test you (1:6-7)
3.as though something strange were happening to you.
B.But rejoice
1.Suffering causes Christians to rejoice (Acts 5:41; 16:25; Rom. 5:3; Col. 1:24; Heb. 10:24)
2.Suffering should cause us to rejoice
II.Suffering as Christians
A.Not for un-righteousness
1.Moses
2.Violence
B.But for righteousness
III.Christ & Suffering Christians
A.Christians suffering (2:20-21; 3:17-18; Rom. 8:16-17; Phil. 3:10; 2 Tim. 3:12; Heb. 5:8)
B.Christ suffering (Acts 9:4-5, 15-16; Col. 1:24)
Conclusion