College Press Bible Study Textbook Series
1 Peter 4 - Introduction
QUESTIONS OVER CHAPTER FOUR
1.
In what way are we to have the same mind as Christ (1 Peter 4:1)?
2.
Does the expression (1 Peter 4:1) he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin, refer to Christ or Christians? Explain your answer.
3.
Multiple choice: Gentiles in this book is used of:
a.
all who were not of Hebrew extraction,
b.
the Greeks,
c.
the Romans,
d.
non-Jews who were not Christians.
(The term appears in 1 Peter 2:12 and 1 Peter 4:3.)
4.
Define, in everyday words, the meaning of the sins mentioned in 1 Peter 4:3.
5.
Do Christians seek Out the company of sinners?
6.
Who thinks it is strange that we do not go along with them?
7.
What expression we have studied shows that though a man dies, his life will still be judged?
8.
When was the Gospel preached to the dead?
9.
Why was the preaching done?
10.
What does it mean to be judged according to men in the flesh?
11.
Look at 1 Peter 4:6. With what verses we have previously studied would you connect this one?
II. 1 Peter 4:7-11
12.
When Peter said, But the end of all things is at hand, do you think he was prophesying of the end of the world? Explain answer.
13.
If this statement refers to the destruction of Jerusalem, how do you explain the all things?
14.
How is one sober unto prayer?
15.
Without using your Bible, finish this statement: Above all things being _______________________________________________________ among yourselves.
16.
Explain: love covereth a multitude of sins.
17.
Finish: using hospitality one to another ____________________________________ __________________________.
18.
Notice 1 Peter 4:10. What two types of gifts could be in the mind of Peter?
19.
How would you apply 1 Peter 4:10-11 to Christians today?
20.
What is the highest motive for all of our service?
III. 1 Peter 4:12-19
21.
Name two things fire does that trial in a Christian's life should also accomplish?
22.
Note 1 Peter 4:12. Of what previous verses does this remind you?
23.
How are we partakers (sharers) in Christ's sufferings?
24.
For what reason should a Christian be reproached?
25.
For what reasons should he not suffer (according to this chapter)?
26.
In what name should a Saint glorify God?
27.
In what other Scriptures does the name Christian appear? Who gave us this name?
28.
Make a list of five circumstances in life where one is tempted by Satan to be ashamed, but where being ashamed would be sinful.
29.
What is the judgment about to come on the church at this time?
30.
How are the righteous scarcely saved?
31.
Answer the question the Holy Spirit asks in 1 Peter 4:17. In 1 Peter 4:18.
32.
According to the final verse of this chapter, we must commit our souls unto a faithful ____________________ in times of suffering.