1Pe 3:18 | MHM | STEP | Christ’s Sufferings. This section uses the example of Christ to encourage patience in suffering. Christ suffered even though He was innocent, and His suffering had a purpose: to save sinners and bring people to God. The passage also reminds us of the people in Noah’s time, showing that those who accept God’s message will be saved, but those who reject it will face judgment. v. 18 : Jesus Christ also suffered, even though He had no sin. He suffered for the sins of others—the just for the unjust—to bring us to God. His suffering was a real punishment for sin, and it was enough that He suffered once. Unlike the old sacrifices that were repeated, Christ’s one sacrifice takes away sin forever (Hebrews 7:27; 9:26,28; 10:10,12,14 ). He was put to death in His human body but made alive by the Spirit. If Christ suffered for doing good, Christians should also be ready to face suffering. Our suffering is not to pay for sins but to test and correct us. If Jesus, who was perfect, could suffer and then enter glory, we should also be patient and trust we will one day join Him in glory. His suffering was to bring us to God and help us live for Him (Ephesians 2:13,18; 3:12; Hebrews 10:21,22 ).

a Heb.7.27 Heb.9.26 Heb.9.28 Heb.10.10 Heb.10.12 Heb.10.14

b Eph.2.13 Eph.2.18 Eph.3.12 Heb.10.21 Heb.10.22

‏ 1 Peter 3:18

Christ’s Sufferings.

This section uses the example of Christ to encourage patience in suffering. Christ suffered even though He was innocent, and His suffering had a purpose: to save sinners and bring people to God. The passage also reminds us of the people in Noah’s time, showing that those who accept God’s message will be saved, but those who reject it will face judgment.

v. 18: Jesus Christ also suffered, even though He had no sin. He suffered for the sins of others—the just for the unjust—to bring us to God. His suffering was a real punishment for sin, and it was enough that He suffered once. Unlike the old sacrifices that were repeated, Christ’s one sacrifice takes away sin forever (Hebrews 7:27; 9:26,28; 10:10,12,14 ^a). He was put to death in His human body but made alive by the Spirit. If Christ suffered for doing good, Christians should also be ready to face suffering. Our suffering is not to pay for sins but to test and correct us. If Jesus, who was perfect, could suffer and then enter glory, we should also be patient and trust we will one day join Him in glory. His suffering was to bring us to God and help us live for Him (Ephesians 2:13,18; 3:12; Hebrews 10:21,22 ^b).