Sermon Series: Between Two Worlds
Speaker: Pastor Josh Sherrell
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Description: In this passage, Peter shows us how we are to live as citizens of this world on our way to a better world by lives of good deeds in submission to earthly authorities. After introducing this section on how we are to live as chosen strangers on a journey between two worlds, Peter now begins to show how this is applied in all areas of life. It begins with recognizing earthly authorities as a part of God’s good design and how we relate to the authorities of this world as citizens of a better world in a way that shows our identity as beloved children of God.
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Main Idea: Our witness as citizens of this world shows that we are citizens of a better world.
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I.As citizens of a better world, we submit to earthly authorities out of reverence for Christ. (2:13-14)
a. We submit to earthly authorities for the Lord’s sake.
b. Our willing submission shows that we are citizens of a better world.
II.As citizens of a better world, we silence our opponents by the goodness of our lives. (2:15-16)
a. We silence the world by our actions in it.
b. Our lives show the goodness of freedom in Christ as servants of God.
III.As citizens of a better world, we show honor to all in recognition of God’s good design. (2:17)
a. We show our love for God as we rightly order our allegiances as citizens of this world.
b. Our witness in this world shows that we are citizens of a better world.
