
"Trial" series Part 12: Suffering to Learn 1 Pt. 3:18-22 Pastor Mark Driscoll | April 05, 2009 | 01hr:05mn This piece of scripture is among the most difficult to interpret in all of the Bible. In this sermon, Pastor Mark Driscoll preaches on what we can learn from suffering, the dangers and reality of hell, and principles of interpreting scripture. TEXT: 1 Peter 3:17 -- 22 PREACHER: Pastor Mark Driscoll DATE: April 5, 2009 _"For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil" -- 1 Peter 3:17 _ h3. Introduction 1 Peter 3: 18 -- 20 is, according to Martin Luther, "More obscure than any other passage in the New Testament." It is one of the most debated passages in the Bible; there are around 180 different interpretations. All Scripture is equally inspired but not all Scripture is equally clear (2 Tim. 3:16 cf. 2 Pet. 3:16). The doctrine of perspicuity: Those verses in the Bible that are unclear should be interpreted in light of the passages that are clear. Lack of clarity in some passages requires us to be humble when approaching them. Learn from Jesus' Suffering (1 Peter 3:18a) This is a mysterious passage of Scripture describing Jesus' suffering; your suffering may be mysterious as well. When you suffer, remember Jesus Christ. Our greatest need is not the absence of suffering but the presence of God. What are you learning about Jesus through suffering? h3. Learn from Jesus' Death (1 Peter 3:18b -- 20) On the cross, Jesus said, "It <b>...</b>
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