Dedicated To The Men of God Who Preach the Word of God As It
Is To Men As They Are
"Preach The Word"
CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS
Text: I Peter 2:11
INTRODUCTION:
A pilgrim is one who travels from a distance to visit some sacred place or shrine. As God’s children, we arc hcadcd for that city whose maker and buildei is God.
I. The Definition Of APilgrim--four ways to identify a Christian pilgrim.
A. In appearance--he is like Christ--I Peter 4:16. the word "Christian" here means "one like Christ."
B. In actions--he is like a baby--I Peter 2:2.
C. In attitude--he is like a sheep--I Peter 2:25.
D. In assurance--he is like a politician--I Peter 1:2.
II. The Diet Of A Pilgrim--I Peter 2:2.
A. The word is easily digested. Even a spiritual baby can digest the Word, and the reason some of these lolk who have been in the church for years don’t love the Word is that they don’t have a spiritual digeistive system
B. The Word brings development--ye may grow thereby.
III. The Defense Of The Pilgrim--Verse.11 tells us that the Christian is in war, but he doesn’t have to despair because he has a perfect defense against the enemy.
A. He has the birth--1:23.
B. He has the blood--l:l8-19.
C. He has the book--2:2
IV. The Duties Of The Pilgrim.
A. To the law--2;13-14,
B. To the lost--2:15.
C. To the Lord--2:20
IV. The Destiny Off A Pilgrim--2:4.
A. Incorruptible.
B. Undefiled.
SERMONS FROM DR. EDGAR THOMAS
EVANGELIST FROM GAINSVILLE, GA-USA
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