The Time Has Come

The Time Has Come

17 For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 Now "If the righteous one is scarcely saved, Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?" 19 Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.

1 Peter 4:17-19 NKJV

1.) The time of God’s Judgment and testing has come and begins in His own house.

For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God… 1 Peter 4:17a NKJV

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2.) The time has come for God’s judgment upon the rebellious and disobedient.

and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 Now "If the righteous one is scarcely saved, where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?"

1 Peter 4:17b-18 NKJV

a.) The righteous are barely saved by an act of God’s grace

b.) The wicked and unrepentant have nothing to look forward to except for eternal punishment.

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3.) The time has come for those who persevere in sufferings to commit their souls fully to the Lord.

19 Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator. 1 Peter 4:19 NKJV

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