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. |
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