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HEIRS TOGETHER OF THE GRACE OF LIFE

HEIRS TOGETHER OF THE GRACE OF LIFE. 1 PETER 3:7. Heirs T ogether of the Grace of Life. 1 Peter 3:7

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HEIRS TOGETHER OF THE GRACE OF LIFE

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  1. HEIRS TOGETHER OF THE GRACE OF LIFE 1 PETER 3:7

  2. Heirs Together of the Grace of Life 1 Peter 3:7 • Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered. • Just one verse • “Likewise” refers to the context of submission as hallmark of honorable conduct 2:11-12: citizen 2:13-17; slave 2:18-25; wife 3:1-6

  3. Heirs Together of the Grace of Life 1 Peter 3:7 • The husbands (old English “house-bound”) • He is under bondage 1 Cor. 7:15 • He is to seek to pleasehis wife 1 Cor. 7:25-38 • He wears a band as a sign that he is bound v.27 • He’s joined to his wife by GodMatt. 19:5-6 • Let no man separate • Greek is simply “man”; “husband” is contextual meaning “yourman” He is yours

  4. Heirs Together of the Grace of Life 1 Peter 3:7 • Dwelling with according to knowledge • “house together” • Greek “put away” his woman simply by putting her out on the street • Law of Moses protected women Deut 24:1-4 • Not alicenseto divorce Malachi 2:14-17 • Christians know better than that • Know a person by spending time with him/her • Not mind-reading 1 Cor. 2:11 but consideration

  5. Heirs Together of the Grace of Life 1 Peter 3:7 • As to the weaker vessel to the wife • Weaker means weaker • Vessel is generic container • Knowledgeof this verse is expressed in giving honor to the wife because the husband knows his wife needs it • Fragile: Handle With Care • Giving honor • Giving means bestowingwhat is due • Prov. 31:28-29 words for men

  6. Heirs Together of the Grace of Life 1 Peter 3:7 • Giving honor • Love looks for the good to praise 1 Cor. 13:5-7 • Honoris highest degree of esteem, precious2:4 • Citizens give honor to governmentRom. 13:7 • Slaves give honor to master1 Tim. 6:1 • Christiansgive honor to elders 1 Tim. 5:17 • Husbands give honor to wives1 Pet. 3:7 • Allare to give honor to God Rev. 5:13 • Godwill give honor to us Rom. 2:6-11 repent v.4

  7. As Heirs Together of the Grace of Life 1 Peter 3:7 • Fellow heirs Rom. 8:17; Ef. 3:6; Hb. 11:9 • What do we inherit? The grace of life • Speak graciouslyCol. 4:6 • Be gracious Prov. 11:26 • Godisgraciousto us Ex. 33:19-34:7 • Longsuffering, mercifulandcompassionate • He is willing to forgive Ef. 4:32 • He aboundsin goodness and truth • How husbands should treat their wives Ef. 5:22-33 soprayers be not hindered (God is pleased)

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