Lesson 4990

(Lesson 4990) (09-29-25) 1st Peter 4:1-7 

   “Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.” 

 

   In today’s quote, Peter encouraged believers to follow Christ’s example in suffering and to live in accordance with the will of God. We should arm ourselves with the full armor of the Holy Spirit and live accordingly. We will all give account to God, who is ready to judge the living and the dead, Jesus went into the depths to preach the gospel so that even those who have died might live again according to the spirit. The quote closes by declaring that the end of all things is at hand, and believers should be serious, watchful, and prayerful, until Jesus make His triuphant return.  ~