Christian Suffering

“Christian Suffering” (1 Peter 4:12-19)

1. Suffering is not strange for the Christian, it's normal 1 Pet 4:12 | John 16:33 | Phil 1: 28-29 | 2 Tim 2:12 | 1 Pet 1:6 | Acts 14:22 | 2 Tim 3:12 | 1 Cor 4:9-13

2. Christian suffering is sanctifying (purifying) James 1:2 | Rom 5:1-5 | 1 Pet 4:12 | 1 Pet 1:6-7

3. Christian suffering is useful for our assurance and our rejoicing in future glory 1 Pet 4:13 | Acts 5:41 | 1 Thes 1:6 | 2 Cor 12:9 | Rom 5:1-2

4. Christian suffering is a indication of God's favor and blessing 1 Pet 4:14-16 | 2 Cor 1:8-10 | Isa 11:2 | 2 Cor 12:9 | 1 Pet 2:20

5. Christian suffering is part of God's future judgment 1 Pet 4:17-18 | Mal 3:1-6

6. Christian suffering should cause us to lean on our sovereign God 1 Pet 4:19