This is Not Our Home

Ahwatukee Church, the Book of 1 Peter

Pastor Brian Goodman brings us the word in this Sunday service. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

It’s Time To Grow Up

Ahwatukee Church, the Book of 1 Peter

Knowing Jesus = Moral Change. Since we’ve tasted the Lord (experienced Him and know Him via repenting/believing in Jesus) our lives reflect a love that puts away sin and leans […]

What Knowing Jesus Means

Ahwatukee Church, the Book of 1 Peter

As we obeyed the gospel of Jesus (i.e. believed in Jesus) we were born again which leads us to loving others (sincerely, earnestly, etc.).

The response to the message is understand that our identity in Jesus compels/causes us to love others, even amid suffering/hardships such as the ones Peter’s readers were experiencing.

Remembering Our Profession

Ahwatukee Church, the Book of 1 Peter

As believers in Christ was must live in reverential fear because God judges, God judges impartially and God judges according to our deeds. In light of the fact that you’ve called on God as Father (who judges AND does so impartially and according to your life) Christians must conduct themselves with fear.

Gospel-Driven Holiness

Ahwatukee Church, the Book of 1 Peter

Gospel-Driven Holiness means being “all in” with Jesus and working hard to look like Jesus. We must be willing to run from things that drive us from God.

Praise God that He Has Saved Us!

Ahwatukee Church, the Book of 1 Peter

Peter bursts out in praise for what God has done. What has he done?!? He’s brought new life to individuals through Lord Jesus Christ. This salvation (the truth that God saves sinners) gives us hope, joy and love amid adverse circumstances.

Knowing Who We Are Through Difficulties

Ahwatukee Church, the Book of 1 Peter

No matter how disciplined, organized, and faithful we are, the reality is that we are sinners living in a sin-cursed world with other sinners. Nothing we can do will ever change that reality. We need grace.