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Matthew 16, four themes are developed in Peter’s epistle – A Church to be Built, a Crown
to Bestow, a Cross to be Borne, and a Coming to Bolster.

Outline
The Salvation We Enjoy (ch.1)
I. The Hope We Have (vv1-12)
A. Plan of the Godhead (vv1-2)
B. Purpose of God (vv3-5)
C. Pathway of Gain (vv6-9)
D. Prophetic Writings (vv10-12)
II. The Holiness We Display (vv13-25)
A. Importance of Holiness (vv13-16)
B. Incentives to Holiness (vv17-21)
C. Implications of Holiness (vv22-25)
The Spiritual Growth We Exhibit (ch.2)
• Sons in the Family (vv1-3) – Food and Its Appropriation
• Stones in the Building (vv4-10) – Foundation of God and Implications
• Strangers in the World (vv11-12) – Foreigners and Separation
• Subjects in Society (vv13-17) – Features and Cooperation
• Servants in the House (vv18-21) – Fear of God and Approbation
• Sheep in the Flock (vv22-25) – Focus and Fortification
Submission and Its Expression (ch.3)
• Value of Godly Conduct in the Home (vv1-7) – Family Concerns
• Virtue of Godly Character in our Lives (vv8-12) – Formula for a Satisfying Life
• Vital Need of Godly Consistency in Affliction (vv13-17) – Fear of God
• Victory of Godly Conduct in Suffering (vv18-22) – Figure of Baptism
Suffering Endured (ch.4)
• Strengthened for Holy Living (vv1-6)
• Stewardship and Earthly Responsibility (vv7-11)
• Suffering for Righteousness’ Sake (vv12-16)
• Serenity Amidst Affliction (vv17-19)
Service that Enriches (ch.5)
• Shepherds and Sheep (vv1-4)
• Submission and Solidarity (vv5-9)
• Spiritual Intelligence and Strength (vv10-11)
• Salutations and the Secret (vv12-14)

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