Trial

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On January 11th Mars Hill Church began a new 7 seven month series titled "Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter". Peter is arguably the easiest person to identify with in the Bible. No one in all Scripture is as volatile and impulsive as Peter. On his worst days, he bossed Jesus around and denied even knowing him. Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter is a theme taken directly from the two books. Peter uses the theme to teach that a trial is an opportunity God uses in our life to help us become Christians, or grow in maturity as Christians. Therefore, a trial is an opportunity for us to learn about Jesus and grow to be more like him. The trials that will be covered from 1&2 Peter fit within the eight categories of temptation, submission, marriage, suffering, humility, faith, doctrine, and perseverance. Specifically, I thought you might want to check out <a href="#{episode_link}">#{episode_title}</a>

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Peter’s two letters are a mere 166 verses. Nonetheless, they are packed with keen wisdom from a seasoned pastor about how to live amidst life’s trials in light of the person and work of Jesus, who also suffered unjustly.

Trial

2009-04-28T12:32:57-07:00

http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/misc/trial_iphone_header.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/11/15/20091115_christ-the-lord_thumbnail.jpg http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/luke/christ-the-lord.xml http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/misc/20090624_1245883053.jpg http://resound.org/raincityhymnal Pastor Mark Driscoll Perseverance Until God is Finished with You In the final sermon in the Trial: 8 Witnesses From 1&2 Peter series, Pastor Mark Driscoll preaches about perseverance until God is finished with you. Pastor Mark also explains the Ordo Salutis, or Order of Salvation with ten points including Election, Gospel call, Regeneration, Conversion, Justification, Adoption, Sanctification, Perseverance, Death and Glorification. 2009-08-02 August 02, 2009 3867 2 peter 3:14-18 perseverance-until-god-is-finished-with-you

In the final sermon in the Trial: 8 Witnesses From 1&2 Peter series, Pastor Mark Driscoll preaches about perseverance until God is finished with you. Pastor Mark also explains the Ordo Salutis, or Order of Salvation with ten points including Election, Gospel call, Regeneration, Conversion, Justification, Adoption, Sanctification, Perseverance, Death and Glorification.

25 On January 11th Mars Hill Church began a new 7 seven month series titled "Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter". Peter is arguably the easiest person to identify with in the Bible. No one in all Scripture is as volatile and impulsive as Peter. On his worst days, he bossed Jesus around and denied even knowing him. Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter is a theme taken directly from the two books. Peter uses the theme to teach that a trial is an opportunity God uses in our life to help us become Christians, or grow in maturity as Christians. Therefore, a trial is an opportunity for us to learn about Jesus and grow to be more like him. The trials that will be covered from 1&2 Peter fit within the eight categories of temptation, submission, marriage, suffering, humility, faith, doctrine, and perseverance. Specifically, I thought you might want to check out <a href="http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/trial/perseverance-until-god-is-finished-with-you">Perseverance Until God is Finished with You</a> http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/08/02/20090802_perseverance-until-god-is-finished-with-you_poster_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/08/02/20090802_perseverance-until-god-is-finished-with-you_medium_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/08/02/20090802_perseverance-until-god-is-finished-with-you_thumbnail.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/08/02/20090802_perseverance-until-god-is-finished-with-you_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/08/02/20090802_perseverance-until-god-is-finished-with-you_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/08/02/20090802_perseverance-until-god-is-finished-with-you_vodcast_video.m4v

http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/08/02/20090802_perseverance-until-god-is-finished-with-you_vodcast_video.m4v http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/08/02/20090802_perseverance-until-god-is-finished-with-you_audio.mp3 Pastor Mark Driscoll Perseverance Until the New Creation We are all worshipers we either worship God and enjoy him, or we worship the things he's created—this is idolatry. Most people don't realize that they worship things like cars, clothes, kids, sports, hobbies, and houses—but they do. They make sacrifices for them and find their identity in them. This sermon helps remind us all that besides Jesus, everything else is kindling. 2009-07-26 July 26, 2009 3236 2 peter 3:11-13 perseverance-until-the-new-creation

We are all worshipers we either worship God and enjoy him, or we worship the things he's created—this is idolatry. Most people don't realize that they worship things like cars, clothes, kids, sports, hobbies, and houses—but they do. They make sacrifices for them and find their identity in them. This sermon helps remind us all that besides Jesus, everything else is kindling.

24 On January 11th Mars Hill Church began a new 7 seven month series titled "Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter". Peter is arguably the easiest person to identify with in the Bible. No one in all Scripture is as volatile and impulsive as Peter. On his worst days, he bossed Jesus around and denied even knowing him. Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter is a theme taken directly from the two books. Peter uses the theme to teach that a trial is an opportunity God uses in our life to help us become Christians, or grow in maturity as Christians. Therefore, a trial is an opportunity for us to learn about Jesus and grow to be more like him. The trials that will be covered from 1&2 Peter fit within the eight categories of temptation, submission, marriage, suffering, humility, faith, doctrine, and perseverance. Specifically, I thought you might want to check out <a href="http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/trial/perseverance-until-the-new-creation">Perseverance Until the New Creation</a> http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/26/20090726_perseverance-until-the-new-creation_poster_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/26/20090726_perseverance-until-the-new-creation_medium_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/26/20090726_perseverance-until-the-new-creation_thumbnail.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/26/20090726_perseverance-until-the-new-creation_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/26/20090726_perseverance-until-the-new-creation_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/26/20090726_perseverance-until-the-new-creation_vodcast_video.m4v

http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/26/20090726_perseverance-until-the-new-creation_vodcast_video.m4v http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/26/20090726_perseverance-until-the-new-creation_audio.mp3 Pastor Mark Driscoll Perseverance Until Jesus Returns The second coming of Jesus Christ will bring an end to sin and sinners and establish a new heaven and new earth, although no one knows the day or the hour at which he will return. Pastor Mark Driscoll cautions us to beware of anyone who claims to know the exact time when Jesus will return and encourages us to persevere in our faith, because God is eternal, patient and sovereign. 2009-07-19 July 19, 2009 3484 2 peter 3:8-10 perseverance-until-jesus-returns

The second coming of Jesus Christ will bring an end to sin and sinners and establish a new heaven and new earth, although no one knows the day or the hour at which he will return. Pastor Mark Driscoll cautions us to beware of anyone who claims to know the exact time when Jesus will return and encourages us to persevere in our faith, because God is eternal, patient and sovereign.

23 On January 11th Mars Hill Church began a new 7 seven month series titled "Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter". Peter is arguably the easiest person to identify with in the Bible. No one in all Scripture is as volatile and impulsive as Peter. On his worst days, he bossed Jesus around and denied even knowing him. Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter is a theme taken directly from the two books. Peter uses the theme to teach that a trial is an opportunity God uses in our life to help us become Christians, or grow in maturity as Christians. Therefore, a trial is an opportunity for us to learn about Jesus and grow to be more like him. The trials that will be covered from 1&2 Peter fit within the eight categories of temptation, submission, marriage, suffering, humility, faith, doctrine, and perseverance. Specifically, I thought you might want to check out <a href="http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/trial/perseverance-until-jesus-returns">Perseverance Until Jesus Returns</a> http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/19/20090719_perseverance-until-jesus-returns_poster_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/19/20090719_perseverance-until-jesus-returns_medium_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/19/20090719_perseverance-until-jesus-returns_thumbnail.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/19/20090719_perseverance-until-jesus-returns_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/19/20090719_perseverance-until-jesus-returns_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/19/20090719_perseverance-until-jesus-returns_vodcast_video.m4v

http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/19/20090719_perseverance-until-jesus-returns_vodcast_video.m4v http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/19/20090719_perseverance-until-jesus-returns_audio.mp3 Pastor Mark Driscoll Perseverance Until Judgment Perseverance is finishing well and making the last day the most important day. If you love Jesus, read the Bible, and try and live a life that is obedient to Scripture out of love for Jesus, Peter tells us scoffers will come. Ultimately Christianity is this: Jesus lived, Jesus died, Jesus rose, Jesus is coming again. Everything Christians believe hinges on facts while the fear of hell does not compel Christians to persevere as much as the hope of God’s Kingdom. We look forward to going home, seeing Jesus. 2009-07-12 July 12, 2009 4044 2 peter 3:1-7 perseverance-until-judgment

Perseverance makes the last day the most important day. If you love Jesus, read the Bible, and live a life that is obedient to Scripture out of love for him, scoffers will come. Ultimately Christianity hinges on the fact that Jesus lived, died, rose and is coming again and fear of hell does not compel us to persevere as much as the hope of God’s Kingdom.

22 On January 11th Mars Hill Church began a new 7 seven month series titled "Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter". Peter is arguably the easiest person to identify with in the Bible. No one in all Scripture is as volatile and impulsive as Peter. On his worst days, he bossed Jesus around and denied even knowing him. Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter is a theme taken directly from the two books. Peter uses the theme to teach that a trial is an opportunity God uses in our life to help us become Christians, or grow in maturity as Christians. Therefore, a trial is an opportunity for us to learn about Jesus and grow to be more like him. The trials that will be covered from 1&2 Peter fit within the eight categories of temptation, submission, marriage, suffering, humility, faith, doctrine, and perseverance. Specifically, I thought you might want to check out <a href="http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/trial/perseverance-until-judgment">Perseverance Until Judgment</a> http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/12/20090712_perseverance-until-judgment_poster_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/12/20090712_perseverance-until-judgment_medium_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/12/20090712_perseverance-until-judgment_thumbnail.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/12/20090712_perseverance-until-judgment_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/12/20090712_perseverance-until-judgment_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/12/20090712_perseverance-until-judgment_vodcast_video.m4v

http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/12/20090712_perseverance-until-judgment_vodcast_video.m4v http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/07/12/20090712_perseverance-until-judgment_audio.mp3 Pastor Mark Driscoll Doctrine from False Teachers Part 2 In warning Christians against false teachers, Peter notes that they are often bold. This means that they are very confident, pushy, and certain that they are right and that other people are wrong. What Peter is teaching is that someone can be sincere, confident, convincing, bold, and still wrong and a false teacher. 2009-06-28 June 28, 2009 3369 2 Pt. 2:10b-22 doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-2

In warning Christians against false teachers, Peter notes that they are often bold. This means that they are very confident, pushy, and certain that they are right and that other people are wrong. What Peter is teaching is that someone can be sincere, confident, convincing, bold, and still wrong and a false teacher.

21 On January 11th Mars Hill Church began a new 7 seven month series titled "Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter". Peter is arguably the easiest person to identify with in the Bible. No one in all Scripture is as volatile and impulsive as Peter. On his worst days, he bossed Jesus around and denied even knowing him. Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter is a theme taken directly from the two books. Peter uses the theme to teach that a trial is an opportunity God uses in our life to help us become Christians, or grow in maturity as Christians. Therefore, a trial is an opportunity for us to learn about Jesus and grow to be more like him. The trials that will be covered from 1&2 Peter fit within the eight categories of temptation, submission, marriage, suffering, humility, faith, doctrine, and perseverance. Specifically, I thought you might want to check out <a href="http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/trial/doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-2">Doctrine from False Teachers Part 2</a> http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/28/20090628_doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-2_poster_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/28/20090628_doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-2_medium_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/28/20090628_doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-2_thumbnail.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/28/20090628_doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-2_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/28/20090628_doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-2_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/28/20090628_doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-2_vodcast_video.m4v

http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/28/20090628_doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-2_vodcast_video.m4v http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/28/20090628_doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-2_audio.mp3 Pastor Mark Driscoll Doctrine from False Teachers Part 1 God looks on false teachers with anger and judgment. They pick off individuals and crush them with a false understanding of God. God provides his word and godly pastors to pick out the wolves, and protect his sheep. 2009-06-21 June 21, 2009 4208 2 Pt. 2:1-10a doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-1

God looks on false teachers with anger and judgment. They pick off individuals and crush them with a false understanding of God. God provides his word and godly pastors to pick out the wolves, and protect his sheep.

20 On January 11th Mars Hill Church began a new 7 seven month series titled "Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter". Peter is arguably the easiest person to identify with in the Bible. No one in all Scripture is as volatile and impulsive as Peter. On his worst days, he bossed Jesus around and denied even knowing him. Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter is a theme taken directly from the two books. Peter uses the theme to teach that a trial is an opportunity God uses in our life to help us become Christians, or grow in maturity as Christians. Therefore, a trial is an opportunity for us to learn about Jesus and grow to be more like him. The trials that will be covered from 1&2 Peter fit within the eight categories of temptation, submission, marriage, suffering, humility, faith, doctrine, and perseverance. Specifically, I thought you might want to check out <a href="http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/trial/doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-1">Doctrine from False Teachers Part 1</a> http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/21/20090621_doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-1_poster_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/21/20090621_doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-1_medium_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/21/20090621_doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-1_thumbnail.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/21/20090621_doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-1_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/21/20090621_doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-1_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/21/20090621_doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-1_vodcast_video.m4v

http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/21/20090621_doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-1_vodcast_video.m4v http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/21/20090621_doctrine-from-false-teachers-part-1_audio.mp3 Pastor Mark Driscoll Doctrine from True Teachers There are many cleverly devised myths about who Jesus is and what he did. Jesus is the good teacher, and the Bible tells us all about him. We should trust the Bible, its eyewitness authors, and its divine inspiration. 2009-06-14 June 14, 2009 3988 2 Pt. 1:16-21 doctrine-from-true-teachers

There are many cleverly devised myths about who Jesus is and what he did. Jesus is the good teacher, and the Bible tells us all about him. We should trust the Bible, its eyewitness authors, and its divine inspiration.

19 On January 11th Mars Hill Church began a new 7 seven month series titled "Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter". Peter is arguably the easiest person to identify with in the Bible. No one in all Scripture is as volatile and impulsive as Peter. On his worst days, he bossed Jesus around and denied even knowing him. Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter is a theme taken directly from the two books. Peter uses the theme to teach that a trial is an opportunity God uses in our life to help us become Christians, or grow in maturity as Christians. Therefore, a trial is an opportunity for us to learn about Jesus and grow to be more like him. The trials that will be covered from 1&2 Peter fit within the eight categories of temptation, submission, marriage, suffering, humility, faith, doctrine, and perseverance. Specifically, I thought you might want to check out <a href="http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/trial/doctrine-from-true-teachers">Doctrine from True Teachers</a> http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/14/20090614_doctrine-from-true-teachers_poster_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/14/20090614_doctrine-from-true-teachers_medium_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/14/20090614_doctrine-from-true-teachers_thumbnail.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/14/20090614_doctrine-from-true-teachers_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/14/20090614_doctrine-from-true-teachers_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/14/20090614_doctrine-from-true-teachers_vodcast_video.m4v

http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/14/20090614_doctrine-from-true-teachers_vodcast_video.m4v http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/14/20090614_doctrine-from-true-teachers_audio.mp3 Pastor Mark Driscoll Faith in Your New Life In our passage today, Peter seeks to remind us of things that are of utmost importance in this sermon, that we would be sure of our calling and election by God. Pastor Mark Driscoll preaches from 2 Peter in this sermon from Trial. 2009-06-07 June 07, 2009 3911 2 Pt. 1:5-15 faith-in-your-new-life

In our passage today, Peter seeks to remind us of things that are of utmost importance in this sermon, that we would be sure of our calling and election by God. Pastor Mark Driscoll preaches from 2 Peter in this sermon from Trial.

18 On January 11th Mars Hill Church began a new 7 seven month series titled "Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter". Peter is arguably the easiest person to identify with in the Bible. No one in all Scripture is as volatile and impulsive as Peter. On his worst days, he bossed Jesus around and denied even knowing him. Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter is a theme taken directly from the two books. Peter uses the theme to teach that a trial is an opportunity God uses in our life to help us become Christians, or grow in maturity as Christians. Therefore, a trial is an opportunity for us to learn about Jesus and grow to be more like him. The trials that will be covered from 1&2 Peter fit within the eight categories of temptation, submission, marriage, suffering, humility, faith, doctrine, and perseverance. Specifically, I thought you might want to check out <a href="http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/trial/faith-in-your-new-life">Faith in Your New Life</a> http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/07/20090607_faith-in-your-new-life_poster_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/07/20090607_faith-in-your-new-life_medium_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/07/20090607_faith-in-your-new-life_thumbnail.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/07/20090607_faith-in-your-new-life_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/07/20090607_faith-in-your-new-life_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/07/20090607_faith-in-your-new-life_vodcast_video.m4v

http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/07/20090607_faith-in-your-new-life_vodcast_video.m4v http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/06/07/20090607_faith-in-your-new-life_audio.mp3 Pastor Mark Driscoll Faith in Your New Birth How do you know that you're saved? In this sermon Pastor Mark Driscoll preaches on the topic of your new birth. 2009-05-31 May 31, 2009 3949 2 Pt. 1:1-4 faith-in-your-new-birth

How do you know that you're saved? In this sermon Pastor Mark Driscoll preaches on the topic of your new birth.

17 On January 11th Mars Hill Church began a new 7 seven month series titled "Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter". Peter is arguably the easiest person to identify with in the Bible. No one in all Scripture is as volatile and impulsive as Peter. On his worst days, he bossed Jesus around and denied even knowing him. Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter is a theme taken directly from the two books. Peter uses the theme to teach that a trial is an opportunity God uses in our life to help us become Christians, or grow in maturity as Christians. Therefore, a trial is an opportunity for us to learn about Jesus and grow to be more like him. The trials that will be covered from 1&2 Peter fit within the eight categories of temptation, submission, marriage, suffering, humility, faith, doctrine, and perseverance. Specifically, I thought you might want to check out <a href="http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/trial/faith-in-your-new-birth">Faith in Your New Birth</a> http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/05/31/20090531_faith-in-your-new-birth_poster_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/05/31/20090531_faith-in-your-new-birth_medium_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/05/31/20090531_faith-in-your-new-birth_thumbnail.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/05/31/20090531_faith-in-your-new-birth_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/05/31/20090531_faith-in-your-new-birth_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/05/31/20090531_faith-in-your-new-birth_vodcast_video.m4v

http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/05/31/20090531_faith-in-your-new-birth_vodcast_video.m4v http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/05/31/20090531_faith-in-your-new-birth_audio.mp3 Pastor Mark Driscoll Humble Christians Humility is central to the life of an obedient Christian. God came to earth as Jesus—in a humble state—showing grace and patience with his people. The Bible calls Christians similarly to imitate their Lord, and shed their pride. <a href="http://blog.marshillchurch.org/2009/05/18/sermon-notes-humble-christians/">Click here for more notes from this sermon.</a> *TEXT:* 1 Peter 5:5 - 14 *PREACHER:* Pastor Mark Driscoll *DATE:* May 10, 2009 h3. Introduction The letter of 1 Peter culminates with the theme of humility. Earlier in the book, Peter described Christians as ""elect exiles":http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=1+Peter+1%3A1" of God's kingdom. As we journey toward our King and his kingdom, we identify ourselves as belonging to God by striving to live by the humble standards set by Christ rather than the standards of pride set by the world. As John Calvin said, "If you ask me concerning the precepts of the Christian religion, first, second, and third, and always I would answer, 'Humility.'" True humility is... 1) The fear of the Lord (Prov. 1:7; 3:34). 2) Christlike. Following in the ethic of Jesus based on the grace he provides. 3) Accepting your place (Rom. 12:3). h3. Humble Christians Respect their Elders ("1 Peter 5:5":http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=1+Peter+5%3A5) Elders (pastors) are qualified and appointed male leaders within the church. Humble Christians should heed the elders' counsel. In case of disagreement, one should respectfully follow the "chain of command" approach. h3. Questions to Develop Humility Are you teachable? How do you respond to correction and rebuke? Do you repent quickly and thoroughly? How considerate are you of others? Do you give and receive service well? Are you constantly aware of God's grace? Do you disagree agreeably? How much do you need attention and affirmation? h3. Humble Christians Make Good Leaders ("1 Peter 5:6":http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=1+Peter+5%3A6) Good leaders serve out of love, not selfish ambition. Aspiring leaders mustn't think of themselves as more highly than they ought. Young (spiritually), aspiring leaders often let zeal get ahead of maturity. It is important to humbly distinguish between God's calling and God's timing. h3. Humble Christians Understand their Life ("1 Peter 5:7 - 11":http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=1+Peter+5%3A7%9611&src=esv.org) *Internally - * Humbly acknowledging God's ultimate sovereignty takes away anxiety. *Externally - * Those who are humble acknowledge their need for God's help to recognize and resist Satan's temptations. *Eternally - * God eventually restores and exalts humble Christians with him for eternity, making the suffering of this life seem relatively short. h3. Humble Christians Bless their Church ("1 Peter 5:12 - 14":http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=1+Peter+5%3A12%9614) The church needs humble servants like Silvanus and Mark. Humility fosters a joy, a sweetness, and a kindness among a people; the humble make great friends, spouses, parents, and leaders. The one thing that can destroy Mars Hill Church is pride. Pursue and develop humility by the grace of God. 2009-05-17 May 17, 2009 3486 1 Pt. 5:5b humble-christians

Humility is central to the life of an obedient Christian. God came to earth as Jesus—in a humble state—showing grace and patience with his people. The Bible calls Christians similarly to imitate their Lord, and shed their pride.

16 On January 11th Mars Hill Church began a new 7 seven month series titled "Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter". Peter is arguably the easiest person to identify with in the Bible. No one in all Scripture is as volatile and impulsive as Peter. On his worst days, he bossed Jesus around and denied even knowing him. Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1&2 Peter is a theme taken directly from the two books. Peter uses the theme to teach that a trial is an opportunity God uses in our life to help us become Christians, or grow in maturity as Christians. Therefore, a trial is an opportunity for us to learn about Jesus and grow to be more like him. The trials that will be covered from 1&2 Peter fit within the eight categories of temptation, submission, marriage, suffering, humility, faith, doctrine, and perseverance. Specifically, I thought you might want to check out <a href="http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/trial/humble-christians">Humble Christians</a> http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/03/17/20090317_humble-christians_poster_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/03/17/20090317_humble-christians_medium_image.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/03/17/20090317_humble-christians_thumbnail.jpg http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/03/17/20090317_humble-christians_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/03/17/20090317_humble-christians_large_video.flv http://cdn.marshillchurch.org/media/2009/03/17/20090317_humble-christians_vodcast_video.m4v

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