River City Church
Discussion Guide

Holy: Surrender - A Journey Through 1 Peter (Part 3)

Tyler Minton
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July 7, 2024

Main Idea

Pastor's central message was about the transformative power of living as God's obedient children. He encouraged us to embrace a life of holiness, not as a result of our own merits, but because of God's grace through Jesus Christ. Pastor stressed that our response to God's salvation should be one of humble reverence and loving obedience. He also pointed out that true holiness manifests in a life filled with abundant love and the fruit of the Spirit, as we live out the Good News that has been preached to us.

Scripture References

1 Peter 1:8-12, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Peter 1:17, 1 John 4:18, 1 Peter 1:18-20, 1 Peter 1:21-25, 1 John 4:7-12

How can we practically prepare our minds for action in our daily lives?

We are witnessing the fulfillment of what prophets dreamed about as the Word of God reaches every nation.

What does living a holy life look like in the context of our modern world?

Discussion Questions:

In what ways can we surrender more fully to Jesus and His plan for our lives?

How can we cultivate a reverent fear of God while experiencing His perfect love?

What are some tangible ways we can show deep, sincere love to our brothers and sisters in Christ?

Holiness is not just about being set apart; it's about living a life of abundant love and obedience to God.

Summary

In our recent gathering, Pastor shared a powerful message titled 'Living in God's Family' at our beloved church. He reminded us that we are part of a historic moment where the Bible, believers, and churches are reaching every corner of the globe. Pastor emphasized the importance of preparing our minds for action, exercising self-control, and placing our hope in Jesus Christ. He spoke about the concepts of justification and sanctification, urging us to choose holiness as God is holy. Pastor also highlighted the need for surrendering our lives to Jesus, living in reverent fear of God, and showing sincere love to one another as evidence of our faith.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Let's commit to preparing our minds for action and living a life of holiness in response to God's grace.

Show sincere, deep love to each other as a reflection of the love God has shown us through Christ.

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