Preacher: Jeremy Herbert
Text: Acts 25-26, 1 Peter 3
Theme: Dealing with Doubters and Skeptics
Notes:
- Godly Examples
- A committed life
- 1 Peter 3:13-15, “sanctify the Lord in your hearts”
- Exodus 20, “You shall have no other gods before [besides] me”
- Is Christ Lord of your finances?
- Is Christ Lord of your time?
- Is Christ Lord of every part of your life?
- A changed life
- People can discredit or debate your beliefs, but they can’t argue against a changed life
- A courageous life
- 1 Peter 3:13-15, “being prepared to make a defense to anyone “
- A convinced heart
- 1 Peter 3:13-15, “reason for the hope that is in you”
- A committed life
- Gracious Experiences
- Paul tailors his responses to each audience in the book of Acts–while maintaining the truth of the gospel in every case
- 1 Peter 3:13-15, “with gentleness and respect”
- The goal is not just to win arguments
- We treat people with humility and respect
- Ephesians 4:15, truth AND love
- Jude 22-23, compassion, mercy
- Care about the person you are speaking to
- Gentleness–4x in the pastoral epistles
- Listen humbly
- Be gracious when personally attacked
- Stay focused on the gospel
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