Live Such Good Lives

1 Peter 2.11 - 12
Live Such Good Lives

The strongest missionary force in the world is a Christian life.

The best argument for Christianity is a real Christian;
therefore, whether we like it or not,
every Christian is an advertisement for Christianity.

By his life, he either commends Christianity to others,
or he makes others think less of Christianity.
[William Barclay]

A. WHO ARE WE?

1. Exiles 1 Peter 2.11; 1.1

2. Elect

a. Chosen by God 1 Peter 1.1-2

b. Redeemed by Christ 1 Peter 1.18-19

c. Made alive through the Word 1 Peter 1.23

d. No longer homeless 1 Peter 1.4-5

e. No longer on our own 1 Peter 2.4-5

B. WHAT ARE WE TO DO?

1. Do something!

2. Don’t do what is wrong 1 Peter 2.11

3. Do good 1 Peter 2.12

a. Public behavior

b. Steadfast behavior

c. Deliberate behavior

d. Consistent behavior

e. Beautiful behavior

C. WHY ARE WE TO DO THIS?

God’s purpose for us in this life Matthew 5.16

John Olson