
Sermon Title: Don’t be a cry baby
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19 (NIV)
Preparation
Theodicy - Sin
Sin Physically leads to weakened body & minds we become sick & die
Sin - Relationally because of our sin nature we are selfish and will naturally tend to wanting our own way
Theodicy, Sin, The Devil
God has an arch enemy, the arch type of all these movie villain He was created by God as a beautiful angel but rebelled left heaven and took with a slew of like minded angels who became demons
John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy
This all bad news in our theodicy: Sin, The Devil
But there is good news!
Theodicy - The love of God
Theodicy - Providence
Theodicy Heaven
Where to start?
1. Read good books ahead of time
a.How long Oh Lord
b.Walking with God through Pain and suffering
2. Listen to a good podcast
a. Like Coffee and Revelations especially February 10, 2021
3. Join a good fellowship
a. Hopefully it’s with PCC
b. Don’t isolate yourself if your suffering
Additional Notes:
1 Peter 4:12-19 (NIV)
12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. 16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. 17 For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 And,
“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”
19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.