#1peter315

[newprophets]

What does it mean to “sanctify the Lord God in your hearts

Living Out Sanctification in a Challenging World

Sanctifying the Lord God in your heart isn’t just a theological concept—it’s a practical way of living that impacts your decisions, relationships, and witness. In today’s fast-paced and often chaotic world, maintaining this sanctification can be a challenge, but it is vital for spiritual growth and effective ministry.

The Challenge of Distractions

Life is full of distractions that compete for our attention:

Social media and entertainment.

Financial concerns and career ambitions.

Relationships and societal pressures.

These distractions can cloud our focus and make it difficult to give God His rightful place in our hearts.

How to Overcome Distractions

Set Daily Priorities: Begin each day by dedicating it to God through prayer and reflection.

Limit Noise: Reduce time spent on activities that do not glorify God or add value to your spiritual growth.

Focus on God’s Promises: When challenges arise, remind yourself of His faithfulness and sovereignty.

Sanctification as a Testimony

When you live with God as the central focus of your heart, your life becomes a powerful testimony. People will notice your peace during trials, your joy in everyday moments, and your unwavering hope.

Encouragement for Challenging Times

Sanctifying the Lord doesn’t mean life will be free of hardships, but it does mean that you will have the strength and guidance to navigate them. God becomes your anchor, your refuge, and your source of peace.

#FaithInAction #SanctifyYourHeart #HopeInChrist #1Peter315 #GodCenteredLife #ChristianEncouragement

[christianandnerdy]

This is what makes Christianity so unique towards other religions, we believe in providing answers to justify our faith not just believe and don’t question “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,” 1 Peter 3:15 One thing that every Christian and non-Christian must do is question and seek truth, this is why apologetics is crucial for every believer. The moment your religious organization starts shutting you down for asking honest questions that you have trouble with then it’s time to leave. #apologetics #bible #1peter315 https://www.instagram.com/p/CJvQDOdlx_z/?igshid=w1rms6u1lus7

[spacerangerprince]

1 Peter 3:15 🙏🏾 ✝️ ✝️ ✝️ ✝️ ✝️ ✝️ #youversion #holybible #kingjamesversion #1peter315 #verseoftheday #april6 #gentleness #respect #bible2021 (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNV1T8vpgMC/?igshid=1ov52p91rggz6

[thehourfather]

“If someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.” - 1 Peter, 3:15. - Something worth remembering. Delve into God’s Word and receive your daily spiritual nutrition. - - - - #1peter315 #jesus #mylivinghope #hopeisourmindset #bibleverseoftheday #readthebook #readthebible #dailythought #spiritualnutrition (at Manchester, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_zOR8JnqX3/?igshid=q9q132qptaly

[apologeticsawareness]

1 Peter 3:15 NKJV — But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;

[thetonycross]

Biblical orthodoxy without compassion is surely the ugliest thing in the world. Francis A. Schaeffer #bethechange #bethechurch #christfollower #running #thingsseenonmyrun #thingsithinkaboutwhilerunning #triathlon #trailrunner #apologetics #1peter315

[accesstogod]

1 Peter 3:1-22 (King James Version)

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[wcatradio]

Episode 1: The Inaugural Show (October 21, 2018)

[christianandnerdy]

"Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.” -Matthew 7:6 They are some people who have no interest is biblical truth or faith, they just love to troll, and I can only conclude that they are suffering from a meaningless life and boredom. Personally I had engaged a few atheist, ex-christians who became agnostic and christian leftist (I live in California) and I’m always open to discuss faith and Christianity with them but experience taught me that sometimes people just want to insult you and embarrass you in front of your school mates or co-workers. I remember this atheist having fun pointing out some moral inconsistencies towards my catholic co-worker because she was trying to talk to him about God, when I engage that atheist he didn’t have any moral inconsistencies to throw at me so he just started asking me a question about God and before I can finish a sentence he started asking me another question and another, the conversation was going nowhere. I still work with that atheist, I discovered after a few more conversations that he cannot accept God’s existence because there’s too much suffering in the world, we Christians know the answer that dilemma however he refuses to hear the answer to that dilemma, so what can one do? Have an answer to every question is essential (1 Peter 3:15) however you must also understand that mankind are fallen being that prefer darkness, they have a heart of stone and only God can turn it into a heart of flesh. Don’t feel like a failure if your atheist school mate or co-worker doesn’t convert, you’re mission is to deliver the gospel not to convert people that’s the Holy Spirit’s job. #matthew67 #1peter315 #christianandnerdy https://www.instagram.com/p/CF31C8PFGD4/?igshid=11qct73xgylvx

[njmiller53]

Be ready to defend the "Grey Areas" of life

[thetonycross]

Good wisdom from Oswald Chambers. A great devotional you can find online. If you cannot express yourself well on each of your beliefs, work and study until you can. If you don’t, other people may miss out on the blessings that come from knowing the truth. Strive to re-express a truth of God to yourself clearly and understandably, and God will use that same explanation when you share it with someone else. But you must be willing to go through God’s winepress where the grapes are crushed. You must struggle, experiment, and rehearse your words to express God’s truth clearly. Then the time will come when that very expression will become God’s wine of strength to someone else. But if you are not diligent and say, “I’m not going to study and struggle to express this truth in my own words; I’ll just borrow my words from someone else,” then the words will be of no value to you or to others. Try to state to yourself what you believe to be the absolute truth of God, and you will be allowing God the opportunity to pass it on through you to someone else. Always make it a practice to stir your own mind thoroughly to think through what you have easily believed. Your position is not really yours until you make it yours through suffering and study. The author or speaker from whom you learn the most is not the one who teaches you something you didn’t know before, but the one who helps you take a truth with which you have quietly struggled, give it expression, and speak it clearly and boldly. #truth #wisdom #bethechurch #1peter315 #beready #apologia #apologetics #sharingjesus #notashamed #notofthisworld #runnning #triathlon #training #spiritualfitness

[thefireflowermoonchild]

*eternally worries that someone will ask me to explain an in-depth theological principal that I can't explain*

[stephenhinkle]

Lord, I want my life to be so saturated with you that, when I have the opportunity to share the gospel, it is authentic and real. Draw me close and cleanse my heart. Make me ready to boldly talk about you in any conversation and circumstance today. I surrender myself to follow your leading.

A prayer in response to 1 Peter 3:15

[christianandnerdy]

I love watching religious debates with Dr. James White, Frank Turek and Dr. Michael Brown on various topics especially when it comes to defending the christian faith because the opposition will bring up the strongest arguments against Christianity and the Bible, and christian apologists will respond to their objections with the best answers and will also challenge the opposition. If Christianity was false then the greatest living critics will expose it in the arena of debate and most Christian leaders would refuse to debate it in public in order to avoid embarrassment but Christians had pioneered debate and apologetics from the very beginning (1 Peter 3:15) asking hard questions is encouraged, in Matthew 22:37 Jesus said to love God with all heart, soul and mind, if you just believe without question then you’re not loving God with all your mind, your mind needs to be onboard with this, when you just believe solely on a emotional and social security then all you’re doing is concealing your doubts in private and in time it will completely damage your walk with Christ. I would encourage you to watch and read books on christian apologetics it will strengthen your faith and love for God. @authorizedmemesjames #christianity #christianapologetics #bible #1peter315 #matthew2237 https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xXacilmWl/?igshid=11pepg55cge1e

[christianandnerdy]

Why is Christianity true? How can we be sure that out of all other holy books the Bible is the word of God? These are important questions, One of popular answers, in California at least is; “the moral teachings of Jesus creates a better society and a happier and more fulfilling life,” In the west we have the luxury of believing in whatever we want with very little repercussions so joining a church isn’t that big of a deal, now in Countries that are hostile to religious freedom, joining a church is a big deal, it’s a life and death decision. If a high ranking North Korean man would tell you; “If I confess Christ as Lord than I would lose everything and I would be sent to a labor camp along with my family, so why should I be a Christian?” If Christianity is true and you’re force to choose to either deny the creator of the universe or die, than death is the only choice but if Christianity is just a moral lifestyle that makes us happy then denying Christ is a given. Books like Cold-case Christianity are essential for those who may have some doubts or for those who have a passion for apologetics, basically every believer should be able to articulate their faith. 1 Peter 3:15 “but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;” #1peter315 #coldcasechristianity https://www.instagram.com/p/BqecFjPF2wO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=131y1rdz7vyrz

[thetonycross]

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Sydney giving her Challenge A apologetics speech. Good stuff. #man #godsimage #apologetics #classicalconversations #challengea #1peter315 (at Woodbine Baptist Church)