Kress Biblical Resources :: Part Two—The True Grace of God is seen in Your Submission (1Pe 2:11-3:12)

Detailed Outline of 1 Peter—Part Two (1Pe 2:11-3:12)

Standing firm in the true grace of God.

Part Two—The True Grace of God is seen in Your Submission (1Pe 2:11-3:12)

1. Submission to your calling and purpose (1Pe 2:11-12)
   1. You must wage war against sin and pursue righteousness (1Pe 2:11-12a)
      1. War against sin (1Pe 2:11)
      2. Pursue righteousness (1Pe 2:12)
   2. You must make peace with who you are and why you are here (1Pe 2:11-12)
      1. Make peace with who you are (1Pe 2:11)
      2. Make peace with why you are here (1Pe 2:12)
2. Submission to civil authority (1Pe 2:13-17)
   1. To whom are we to submit? (1Pe 2:13-14)
   2. What are the motives for our submission? (1Pe 2:13-16)
      1. For the Lord’s sake
         1. God commands it
         2. Jesus submitted to civil authority
         3. Submission brings God glory
      2. For such is the will of God
   3. How can we live out this submission? (1Pe 2:16-17)
      1. Remember that you’re free (1Pe 2:16)
      2. Honor all men
      3. Love the brotherhood
      4. Fear God
      5. Honor the king
3. Submission in society (1Pe 2:18-25)
   1. Submission is inextricably bound to our relationship with God (1Pe 2:18b, 19b, 21a)
      1. Because of the fear/respect of God (1Pe 2:18b)
      2. Because of the consciousness of God (1Pe 2:19b)
      3. Because of the conversion/call of God (1Pe 2:21a)
   2. Submission should not be based by how we are treated (1Pe 2:18)
   3. Submission is beautiful to God (1Pe 2:19-20)
   4. Submission is based on the Person and work of Jesus Christ (1Pe 2:21-25)
      1. Christ’s example (1Pe 2:21-23)
         1. His suffering left a pattern for us to follow (1Pe 2:21b)
         2. His suffering was undeserved (1Pe 2:22)
            1. He was sinless in conduct
            2. He was sinless in His words (cf. James 3:2)
         3. His suffering did not lead him to retaliation [in word or deed] (1Pe 2:23)
         4. His suffering revealed His faith [He entrusted all things to Him who judges righteously] (1Pe 2:23b)
      2. Christ’s redemption/atonement (1Pe 2:24-25)
         1. He is our Substitute (1Pe 2:24)
            1. How?
            2. For what purpose?
         2. He is our Savior (1Pe 2:24c)
            1. His wounds
            2. Our healing
         3. He is our Shepherd (1Pe 2:25)
            1. Our waywardness
            2. Our repentance
            3. His authority and care
4. Submission in the home (1Pe 3:1-7)
   1. The wife’s role (1Pe 3:1-6)
      1. Pursue submissive and respectful behavior (1Pe 3:1-2)
         1. To her own husband (1Pe 3:1a)
         2. Even if her husband is disobedient to God’s Word (1Pe 3:1b)
         3. For the sake of God’s glory and her husband’s good (1Pe 3:1c-2)
      2. Pursue modesty in external adornment (1Pe 3:3)
      3. Pursue beauty that will never perish (1Pe 3:4-6)
         1. Remember what is precious/beautiful to God (1Pe 3:4)
         2. Remember the godly women of the Old Testament (1Pe 3:5-6a)
            1. The general example of those holy women who hoped in God (1Pe 3:5)
            2. The specific example of Sarah (1Pe 3:6a)
         3. Remember the assurance that comes from doing what is right in faith (1Pe 3:6b)
   2. The husband’s role (1Pe 3:7)
      1. Actively seek a home that reveals your hope in God [likewise] (1Pe 3:7a; cf. 1Pe 2:11-12)
      2. Actively seek to understand your wife (1Pe 3:7b)
      3. Actively seek to honor your wife (1Pe 3:7c)
         1. In light of her relationship with God
         2. In light of your relationship with God
5. Submission in summary/general (1Pe 3:8-12)
   1. Your submission will be evident in your selfless attitudes—especially toward the church (1Pe 3:8)
      1. Like-mindedness
      2. Sympathy
      3. Brotherly love
      4. Compassion
      5. Humility
   2. Your submission will be evident in your selfless actions—especially in response to unjust hostility (1Pe 3:9a)
      1. Not returning evil for evil
      2. But giving a blessing in the face of evil
   3. Your submission is part of your calling—it brings blessing and intimacy with God (1Pe 3:9b-12)
      1. The principle stated (1Pe 3:9b)
      2. The Scriptural basis (1Pe 3:10-12)
         1. The desire for blessing (1Pe 3:10a)
         2. The requirement of a submissive life (1Pe 3:10b-11)
         3. The LORD’s response to all men (1Pe 3:12)