The Character and Privileges of a Christian
1 Peter 4:16-19
Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.…


I. HIS CHARACTER.

1. A Christian is one who fully and cordially believes the testimony that is given concerning Christ.

2. A Christian is one who permanently obeys the commandments of Christ.

3. A Christian is one who receives his faith and holiness, and his desert in them, by the Spirit of Christ.

II. HIS PRIVILEGES.

1. A Christian is justified from the guilt and condemnation of sin.

2. A Christian possesses friendship and constant inter course with God.

3. A Christian possesses the certainty of victory over death.

4. A Christian has the prospect of perfect and immortal happiness and glory.

(J. Parsons.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

WEB: But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.




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