Free Slaves!
Northwest Bible Church - Aug. 22, 2021 - 1 Peter - Alan Conner
1 Peter 2:16-17
Free slaves!
Intro
A. ABUSE OF FREEDOM (1 Peter 2:16).
1. We are free in Christ.
a. Free from the bondage of sin. Rom. 6:7, 14
b. Free from the condemnation of the law. Rom. 8:1-2
c. Free from the ceremonial law but not the moral law. Heb. 7:12; Mt. 5:17
2. Don’t use freedom as a covering for evil.
a. Don’t have to submit to governing authorities (1 Peter 2:13-15).
b. Antinomianism. Rom. 6:15; 1 Cor. 6:12
c. Secondary issues: meat sacrificed to idols. 1 Cor. 8:1-13; 10:23-29
3. We are slaves of God. 1 Cor. 7:22; Rom. 6:18, 22
B. HONOR, LOVE, FEAR, HONOR (1 Peter 2:17).
1. Honor all men -
2. Love the brotherhood -
3. Fear God -
4. Honor the king -
Conclusion