“A Persevering Gospel Witness”

1 Peter 3:15
April 16, 2023

Main point: This passage presents three essential characteristics of a persevering gospel witness amid a hostile world.

I. An Obedient Heart
Verse 15a

II. An Evident Hope
Verse 15b

III. An Attitude of Humility
Verse 15c

Questions for Spiritual Growth

Our Cornerstone mission is To Know Christ and Make Him Known. Community Groups help us to live out our mission as we discuss the Scripture passage from the sermon, how to apply it, and pray for one another.

1. What are some ways that an obedient heart is demonstrated in the Christian life? Try to find verses to support your examples.
   

2. How does obedience to Christ help a believer to overcome the fear of man? What does it look like for a believer to trust Christ through obedience during opposition, hostility, or persecution?
   

3. What are some examples of wrong things that Christians are tempted to put their hope in? How does placing your hope in these things become evident to others?
   

4. What evidence would you expect to see in a believer who has their hope in Christ and the gospel? In what ways does having hope in Christ look different from what the world may hope in?
   

5. Gentleness and respect are key components to effective gospel witness. In what ways are you challenged to show these attitudes when sharing Christ?
   

6. If a believer was lacking in any one of these characteristics, how would you counsel them towards growth?