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CHURCH ON RANDALL PLACE: SERMON NOTES 5~/6~/07
“THE FUTURE’S SO BRIGHT I GOTTA WEAR SHADES,” A STUDY IN 1 PETER
1 PETER 3:1-7
I.
Introduction
a.
An archaic passage of Scripture?
i.
Problematic in today’s environment of viewing differences as inequality.
ii.
It is important that we get to the heart of Peter’s message
b. Context
i.
A small slice of a much bigger pie.
1. Cf.
2:12
a.
As alien residents, ambassadors it is imperative that we behave in such a way that God is glorified.
2. 4 areas of citizenship where right behavior brings honor to the King.
a. Note: There is an evangelistic thread
ii.
How a marriage relationship functions in a God honoring way.
iii.
Peter sums up this section w~/ an admonition to the church as a whole.
II.
God’s Ideal (for wives)
a. Preliminary issues
i.
“In the same way”
1.
As Christ submitted Himself not only to men but the Father.
ii.
To your own husbands.
Speaks of a unique relationship shared w~/ no one else.
b.
A good role model.
i.
Peter exhorts wives to a certain behavior then he provides an illustration.
ii.
Peter references back to saints who stand as an example of Godliness (5).
1. Their defining characteristic.
Hope in God.
“Put one’s confidence in.”
a.
Not in husbands, govt etc. Just like Jesus (2:23)
b.
They were certain that God is Sovereign and a completely trustworthy Lord.
2. Secondary characteristic: Fearless.
a.
Following God will take you into some frightening areas.
i.
But hoping in God allows you to walk fearlessly through all situations.
1.
You are not frightened by tomorrow.
c. Submit to your own husband.
i.
This must flow from confidence in God and fearlessness.
1.
It is voluntary, hence the use of the passive.
ii.
Does not refer to value or worth
1.
A mayor is not superior in worth than a citizen.
Yet citizen submits to authority of the mayor.
2. Like w~/ govt it does not include agreeing w~/ everything he says.
Or putting the will of husband before will of God.
iii.
God has ordained that such behavior be evangelistic
1.
The verses in this section are behavior intensive and result in specific effects.
a.
That your behavior brings the glory of God and salv.
d. Chaste and respectful behavior
i.
Respectful: Awe inspiring.
e. Beautifully adorned
i.
A fearless trust in God that turns the hearts of unbelievers is the adornment of one who brings glory to the King.
ii.
Not a prohibition against certain type of clothing or makeup etc.
1. External adornment is a statement of who we are or the image we want to project.
2. Let the standard of who you are be a serene spirit, peaceful, unshaken.
This impresses God.
a. Often we dress to impress others; Peter exhorts us to dress to impress God.
III.
God’s Ideal (for husbands)
a. Notice “likewise.”
Submission is also a responsibility of the husband.
i.
Not in the sense of leadership of the household but to meeting her needs and treating her in the way God has designated for her to be treated.
b. Notice: there is a purpose.
That your prayers may not be hindered.
i.
There is a way to live w~/ your wife that will stop your prayers.
c. How to treat your wife.
i.
“Weaker vessel.”
Physically?
Emotionally?
Spiritually?
1.
There are unique male weaknesses as well as female weaknesses.
a.
We are not the same.
This is good.
2. Seek to understand her needs as a woman, labor to understand her feminine needs.
Have an awareness of what it is that makes her distinctively a woman, feminine.
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