Heading for Home #4 – Having an Impact in Society (1 Peter 2:13-17)

Read the Bible passage

Sermon outline

Lives that point people to Jesus

1. The ‘Big Idea’ (v 11-12)

Living in such a way that we commend the gospel to unbelievers around us.

2. Submitting to Human authorities (v13-17)

• • Submit
  • For the Lord’s sake
  • Doing good

3. What does it mean for us in the 21^stCentury?
   • Proper respect and honour to human authority
   • There are limits to our obedience/submission
   • To what degree should we engage in the political process?
   • Remember we are firstly citizens of heaven

Don’t underestimate the impact of ‘doing good’