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IN YOUR HEARTS SET APART CHRIST AS LORD – ALWAYS BE PREPARED TO GIVE AN ANSWER / 1 PETER 3:15

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(KJV) 1 Peter 3:15

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

IN YOUR HEARTS SET APART CHRIST AS LORD – ALWAYS BE PREPARED TO GIVE AN ANSWER / 1 PETER 3:15

IN YOUR HEARTS SET APART CHRIST AS LORD

Peter calls for an inner reverence for, commitment to and dependence on Christ as Lord that is always willing and ready to speak for Him and to explain one’s faith in Him to others (Isaiah 8:13). This means that we must know Christ and God’s Word in order to rightly witness for Christ and lead others to rightly witness for Christ and lead others to Him (John 4:4-26; Acts 13:31).

ALWAYS BE PREPARED TO GIVE AN ANSWER

  1. The word translated “prepared” (Greek hetoimos) means “ready, willing and equipped” and is like the Hebrew word kun, which carries the idea of being firm, stable, secure and enduring. This suggests being in a constant readiness to meet any challenge that comes along. Other Greek and Hebrew synonyms for these words found in Scripture include the idea of being “swift, prompt and responsive.” These ideas all tie in with Peter’s encouragement, “Do not fear; do not be frightened” (1 Peter 3:14), as he speaks of believers’ readiness to talk about what Christ has done for them.
  2. You must be ready to speak about your hope in Christ because you never know when you might encounter someone who is in need of hope and ready to hear about Jesus. If you live, act and speak in ways that reflect hope and a positive difference, people are likely to ask you about it at some point. Even people who are skeptical or give you a hard time about your faith may confront you with questions. You must be prepared to (a) “give an answer” – to know WHAT to say, which comes from a close relationship with Jesus and a commitment to knowing His Word; (b) “for the hope that you have” – to know WHO you are in your relationship with Christ, which will cause people to see a difference in you and perhaps ask about it in an effort to find hope in their own lives (c) “with gentleness and respect” – to know HOW to respond to questions or challenges about your faith, which is vital in reflecting Christ’s love and character (Colossians 4:6).
  3. It is absolutely imperative when speaking about spiritual things – particularly about hope you have found in Christ – to “do this with gentleness and respect.” Most people will resist an arrogant, harsh response that is presented as an argument. Such an approach is unconvincing because it feeds into the misconception that Christians are rude and defensive. By being respectful, we are more likely to be heard and perhaps develop a relationship through which we can influence unbelievers to consider the claims of Christ for themselves. In addition, we reflect Christ’s character when we show kindness (Romans 2:4).

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  1. LOVE LIFE AND SEE GOOD DAYS / 1 PETER 3:10
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  3. BEAUTY … OF YOUR INNER SELF / 1 PETER 3:3-4
  4. HUSBANDS … MAYBE WON OVER / 1 PETER 3:1
  5. BORE OUR SINS / 1 PETER 2:24
  6. CHRIST SUFFERED … FOLLOW IN HIS STEPS / 1 PETER 2:21
  7. LIVE SUCH GOOD LIVES AMONG THE PAGANS / 1 PETER 2:12
  8. ALIENS AND STRANGERS / 1 PETER 2:11
  9. A HOLY NATION / 1 PETER 2:9
  10. A ROCK THAT MAKES THEM FALL / 1 PETER 2:8
  11. A HOLY PRIESTHOOD / 1 PETER 2:5
  12. THE LIVING STONE – REJECTED BY MEN / 1 PETER 2:4
  13. CRAVE PURE SPIRITUAL MILK / 1 PETER 2:2
  14. THE WORD OF THE LORD STANDS FOREVER / 1 PETER 1:24-25
  15. CHOSEN BEFORE THE CREATION OF THE WORLD / 1 PETER 1:20
  16. THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST / 1 PETER 1:19
  17. REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18
  18. BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16
  19. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  20. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  21. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  22. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  23. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  24. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  25. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
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