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Obeying The Truth 1 Peter 1:22-25

Obeying The Truth 1 Peter 1:22-25. Identity Of Truth. It is “the word of God” (v. 23) The “arm” of God’s power (Rom. 1:16) It is “living and abiding” (cf. Heb. 4:12). Jesus, the Son of the living God (Matt. 16:16). Has delivered the living word (1 Peter 1:23). Which produces a

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Obeying The Truth 1 Peter 1:22-25

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  1. Obeying The Truth 1 Peter 1:22-25

  2. Identity Of Truth • It is “the word of God” (v. 23) • The “arm” of God’s power (Rom. 1:16) • It is “living and abiding” (cf. Heb. 4:12)

  3. Jesus, the Son of the living God (Matt. 16:16) Has delivered the living word (1 Peter 1:23) Which produces a living hope (1 Peter 1:3

  4. Identity Of Truth • It is “the word of God” (v. 23) • The “arm” of God’s power (Rom. 1:16) • It is “living and abiding” (cf. Heb. 4:12) • It is an “incorruptible/imperishable seed” (v. 23) • “BUT THE WORD OF THE LORD ABIDES FOREVER." And this is the word which was preached to you” (v. 25) • A seed has the ability (power) to produce years after it is taken up

  5. Importance Of Truth • It “purifies the soul” (v. 22) • People today are greatly concerned about clean water, air, food, etc. • What about clean hearts, pure minds? • Sin defiles (Titus 1:15) • The word of Jesus brings cleansing (Jn. 15:3). • Instrumental in being “born again” (v. 23) • Question: “Are you a born again Christian?” • Is there another kind? • See what Jesus taught on this (Jn. 3:1-10)

  6. Incentives To Obey The Truth • “Flesh is as grass” (v. 24) • Our lives are short (James 4:14) • Each day we draw closer to eternity (2 Cor. 4:16) • Glory of man is fleeting (v. 24) • Too much glory in self soon fades (Lk. 18:9; 2 Cor. 10:12) • Glory with God never fails, never fades (Col. 1:27; 1 Peter 5:4)

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