Discover, Decide, and Defend

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1 Peter 3:14-18

Be ready to tell others why you’ve put your hope in Jesus.

I. Are you ready to ________________ as a Christian? 3:14-15a

A. Do not fear intimidation.

B. Fear Christ.

 II. Are you ready to give a ______________ ______________ as a Christian? 3:15

A. Always be prepared to defend your faith.

B. Defend your faith with gentleness and respect.

III. Are you ready to give a _________________ _____________ as a Christian? 3:16-17

 A. Our lifestyle must match our message.  See 1 Peter 1:15; 2:1, 12; 3:1-2

IV. Are you ready to _____________ and ______________? 3:18

Recommended Resources:

The Case for Christ, by Lee Strobel

The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask, by Mark Mittelberg