Studies in First Peter
Stand in Grace
1 Peter 5:12-14
November 17, 2024
By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. —1 Peter 5:12 (ESV)
Sermon Proposition
We Are to Stand Fast in God’s Grace in Five Ways.
Take Your Stand in
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, —1 Peter 1:10 (ESV)
God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— —Ephesians 2:4-5
Stand Fast in
Preparing your minds for action…set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ…as he who called you is holy, be holy in all your conduct. —1 Peter 1:13–16 (ESV)
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, —Titus 2:11–12 (ESV)
Stand Fast in
Husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way…since they are heirs with you of the grace of life. —1 Peter 3:7 (ESV)
Stand Fast in
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. —1 Peter 4:10 (ESV, NIV)
Stand Fast in
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. —1 Peter 5:10 (ESV)
Open It!
When have you felt like a stranger and alien living among unbelieving people (1 Peter 1:1-2)? What was that like?
Consider It!
Peter speaks of our place in the grace of God five times. How should you experience God’s unmerited and limitless favor according to each of these references?
1 Peter 1:3-12
1 Peter 1:13-16
1 Peter 3:7
1 Peter 4:10-11
1 Peter 5:10
Peter writes this letter to encourage believers living in an increasingly hostile culture. What have you found encouraging in the study of First Peter?
Peter testifies, bears witness as one who has first-hand knowledge of God’s grace. How does Peter serve as an example for us to follow?
Live It!
What will it mean for you to stand in grace?
What does God’s grace require of you?