Would you do good if it meant suffering? That was the choice of Peter’s audience, and it's ours today. Christians should expect to suffer for doing good. Dr. John shows from the Word some ways godly life stands opposed to culture.

Persecution is inevitable for the Christian, but don’t let it be because you’re acting ungraciously with unbelievers. Do good. Share about the faith that gives you hope, and do it with gentleness and respect.

Whether it is overt persecution or subtle pressures, Christians have always faced trials in this world, and our culture is no exception. The book of 1 Peter offers us encouragement by reminding us of our identity as chosen sojourners and commending us to continue to do good.

Jesus Christ suffered immsensely but He never sinned. As His followers we can expect to suffer too, and we must respond as He did. Join Dr. John today as we are reminded of Christ as our example and our shepherd.

When Christians face suffering from the government, employers, or others, we must only act honourably. In today's passage Peter is speaking to Christian servants, but his message is very relevant to us today.

How are Christians to respond to the government, even when it is opposed to us? What does our freedom in Christ really mean for how we act? Today we learn from 1 Peter what it means for us to honour, submit, and do good.

In a world of such opposition, who are we as believers? Today Dr. John looks at Christian identity according to Peter. We were all saved from sin to be God's people in the world and to act like it, fighting the flesh and doing good.

The great temples of the earth will all crumble and fade, but the Spiritual House of Christ will last forever. Like Christ, all who believe are eternally living stones that build this House together, as we sacrifice our very selves in love.

As we continue in our study of 1 Peter, Dr. John discusses the calling that all Christians have to earnestly and sincerely love our fellow believers. It's the result of Christ's work in our hearts, but we must take care to maintain it.

In today's passage Peter gives the motivation for holy living, including a holy fear of God and our eternal redemption. Dr. John explains what the fear of God really is and the difference between punishment and discipline from God.

How do we live as Christians who are called in a world of such opposition? In this message Dr. John walks us through the 3 commands Peter gives: Keep putting your hope in Jesus, don’t be conformed to this world, and be holy.

What is faith? In this message Dr. John discusses the assurance that believers have and the rich history of the Old Testament prophets writing of the suffering and salvation of the Messiah, fulfilled in Jesus.

Even in the midst of persecution, Christians are the most blessed people in the world because of the living hope of eternity that we have in Christ. Dr. John teaches on our salvation, glory to come, and praising God in suffering.

Do you know who you are? In this message Dr. John introduces a new series on the book of 1 Peter. Persecution of Christians was growing under Nero, so Peter reminds them of their identity as exiles called by the Triune God.