Happy Meal Christianity - 1 Peter 1:13-21
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Introduction
Introduction
What are some more significant advancements in the last 30 years?
Automated Teller Machines
Medical Technology - DNA testing, sequencing
Electronic Cars
Fiber Optic communication
Non invasive laser and robotic surgery
Solar Energy
Bar codes/scanners
Coronary Bypass surgery/Stints
Biofuels
Cell Phones
MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
You can travel almost anywhere in the world and find a McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell.
You can travel almost anywhere in the world and find a McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell.
Get your meal in record time, and get your meal with a thrill! And why don’t you just “supersize” it while you are at it.
1) Annual Fast Food Revenue in the US is $110 Billion
Get your meal in record time, and
• In 1957 a fast food hamburger was 1 oz. and 210 calories. In 2003 a fast food hamburger is 6 oz. and 618 calories!
2) 50 Million Americans eat Fast Food Every Day
• In 1957 a box of movie theater popcorn was 3 cups and 170 calories. In 2003 a box of movie theater popcorn is 16 cups and 900 calories!
- Get your meal with a thrill!
3) A Third of Children Eat Fast Food on a Daily Basis
• In 1990 a 2.1 oz Butterfinger was 270 calories. In 2003 a 5 oz. Butterfinger is 680 calories.
• And today of course we have to supersize EVERYTHING!
4) The Fast Food Consumption Rate Hasn't Changed in 15 Years
- And why don’t you just “supersize” it while you are at it.
• MacDonald’s 1957 – burger, fries and coke: 590 calories. MacDonald’s 2003 – Extra Value Meal of a Quarter Pounder with cheese, supersize fries and drink: 1550 calories.
4) A Fast Food Meal is 37% of Your Daily Calories
• The results: (1) double the risk of heart failure in women, (2) 50% rise in type II diabetes, (3) children – survey of 813 overweight Louisiana school children, 58% had at least one heart disease risk factor such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, or insulin levels.
McDonald’s sells an average of 75 hamburgers every second.44 percent of people report eating out at least once a week.On any given day, 34 percent of children between ages 2 and 19 consume fast food.McDonald’s has more locations (35,000) than the combined total of Burger King (14,000), Wendy’s (6,500), Taco Bell (6,200) and Arby’s (3,400) combined.The average American spends an estimated $1,200 on fast food each year.Children consume an estimated 12 percent of their calories from fast food.20 percent of all American meals are eaten in the car.
5) McDonald’s sells an average of 75 hamburgers every second.
6) 44 percent of people report eating out at least once a week.
6) On any given day, 34 percent of children between ages 2 and 19 consume fast food.
7) McDonald’s has more locations (35,000) than the combined total of Burger King (14,000), Wendy’s (6,500), Taco Bell (6,200) and Arby’s (3,400) combined.
8) The average American spends an estimated $1,200 on fast food each year.
9) Children consume an estimated 12 percent of their calories from fast food.
10) 20 percent of all American meals are eaten in the car.
If you will just stop and look closely, you will see the vanity of a “happy meal” diet.
If you will just stop and look closely, you will see the vanity of a “happy meal” diet.
Christians are suffering from a steady diet of “fast food” or “happy meal” Christianity.
Christians are suffering from a steady diet of “fast food” or “happy meal” Christianity.
Christians are suffering from a steady diet of “fast food” or “happy meal” Christianity.
Walt Kaiser nails it and lays much of the blame rightly at the feet of preachers. He writes,
Walt Kaiser nails it and lays much of the blame rightly at the feet of preachers. He writes,
“It is no secret that Christ’s Church is not at all in good health in many places in the world. She has been languishing because she has been fed “junk food,” all kinds of artificial preservatives and all sorts of unnatural substitutes have been served up to her… the Biblical text often is no more than a slogan or refrain in the message. For large segments of the Christian Church it is a truism to say that Biblical exposition has become a lost art in contemporary preaching.”
What people in our churches need today is a plate of spiritual health foods and a strong and steady diet of biblical nourishment.
What people in our churches need today is a plate of spiritual health foods and a strong and steady diet of biblical nourishment.
What people in our churches need today is a plate of spiritual health foods and a strong and steady diet of biblical nourishment.
In this text, the apostle Peter gives us 3 imperatives, and he puts on the table three essential components of a healthy spiritual diet certain to produce healthy Christians: hope, holiness and humility.
In this text, the apostle Peter gives us 3 imperatives, and he puts on the table three essential components of a healthy spiritual diet certain to produce healthy Christians: hope, holiness and humility.
A healthy spiritual life is found in:
A healthy spiritual life is found in:
I. The Hope of His Coming (1:13-14)
I. The Hope of His Coming (1:13-14)
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13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance,
Discipline your life. (13)
What is the imperative? KJV says: “gird up the loins of your mind”
NASB says: “Prepare your minds for action”
“pull yourself together, its time to get going”
Tom Shreiner says: (love this) “Do not become anesthetized by whats going on around you in this world”
The mind is crucial!
7 for he is like one who is inwardly calculating. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,
Deny former lust. (14)
“do not be conformed” - not fashioned or molding yourself
Outside pressure and influence lure us to shape or fashion ourselves to our former life, life before Christ.
Resist the gravity of the flesh that wars to pull you back from where you came. That was the old you. You are now a new you!
Outside pressure and influence entice us to shape or fashion ourselves to our former life, life B.C.
Resist the gravity of the flesh that wars to pull you back from where you came. That was the old you. You are now a new you! Don’t go around masquerading in the outfit of sin when you belong to the Savior.
Don’t go around masquerading in the outfit of sin when you belong to the Savior.
be careful of legalism here… (following a standard or set of rules allowing you to be approved by God)
the Holy Spirit work in each person to bring them to the image of Christ…that may be a different process for each individual.
example: My friend who was an alcoholic: in recovery; HS convicted him to ever be around any sort of alcohol because he was weak in that area. Another person may not be like him. Where as it is wise to stay guard yourself in these areas, it may be the same struggle from one person to the next.
We can become very legalist by imposing extra-biblical parameters on someones growth as a christian even to the point of dictating how they are or should be saved. example: well when I was saved....
A healthy spiritual life is found in the “hope of His coming”.
A healthy spiritual life is found in the “hope of His coming”.
A healthy spiritual life is found in:
A healthy spiritual life is found in:
II. The Holiness of His Conduct (1:15-16)
II. The Holiness of His Conduct (1:15-16)
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15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
We are to be children of obedience (v. 14). Such a challenge implies something about our Father. Children long to be like daddy. It is their nature to do so. Our Father (v. 17) longs for us to be like Him too. What is our Father like? In a word: He is holy.
We are to be children of obedience (v. 14). Such a challenge implies something about our Father. Children long to be like daddy. It is their nature to do so. Our Father (v. 17) longs for us to be like Him too. What is our Father like? In a word: He is holy.
Recognize holiness is the essence of God’s character.
What does “holy” mean: separated; set apart
Be holy is not a suggestion it is a command. It is also comprehensive: in all your conduct. It includes the mind, will and emotions; body, soul and spirit. All of you all of the time is the challenge laid before us because holiness is the essence of God’s character. No sphere of your life is outside of God’s dominion, of Christ’s Lordship.
Be holy is not a suggestion it is a command.
It is also comprehensive: in all your conduct. It includes the mind, will and emotions; body, soul and spirit.
Be holy is not a suggestion it is a command. It is also comprehensive: in all your conduct. It includes the mind, will and emotions; body, soul and spirit. All of you all of the time is the challenge laid before us because holiness is the essence of God’s character. No sphere of your life is outside of God’s dominion, of Christ’s Lordship.
All of you all of the time... is the challenge laid before us because holiness is the essence of God’s character.
No sphere of your life is outside of God’s dominion, of Christ’s Lordship.
Recognize holiness is the expectation of God’s children.
Our God is holy. He is holy in His person, His purpose, His plan.
Our God is holy. He is holy in His person, His purpose, His plan. In the presence of such a God we would do well to follow the admonition of , “Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.”
In the presence of such a God we would do well to follow the admonition of
2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.
In my time as a worship pastor I have studied a lot on what “worship” is and how we “do it”.
Is it a commitment, dedication, attitude…yes
Is it an awe
One thing for sure is that its a lifestyle rather than a moment or feeling.
The lifestyle you lead in worship of God will be evident and clear to those around you.
One thing for sure is that its a lifestyle rather than a moment or feeling.
David danced and Isaiah fell to the ground. Both worship God in different situations differently.
A healthy spiritual life is found in the “hope of His coming”.
A healthy spiritual life is found in the “hope of His coming”.
A healthy spiritual life is found in the “holiness of His conduct”.
A healthy spiritual life is found in the “holiness of His conduct”.
A healthy spiritual life is found in the “humility of His character”.
A healthy spiritual life is found in the “humility of His character”.
III. The Humility of His Character (1:17-21)
III. The Humility of His Character (1:17-21)
The holiness of our great God is now given tangible expression in the context of our salvation and the sacrifice of our Savior.
The holiness of our great God is now given tangible expression in the context of our salvation and the sacrifice of our Savior.
We were told to conduct ourselves in holiness in vs. 15-16. Now we are told to conduct ourselves during our stay or sojourn in fear (v. 17).
We were told to conduct ourselves in holiness in vs. 15-16. Now we are told to conduct ourselves during our stay or sojourn in fear (v. 17).
17 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, 18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you 21 who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
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He is an impartial Father. (17)
We call on Him as Father because we are now His children (God’s Fatherhood is mentioned by Jesus at least 14 times).
This Father is perfectly just, impartial, is no respecter of persons. He judges according to what we do, so conduct, live (aor. imp.) your life as you are passing through in fear. (“wholesome reverence and respect for God”).
Without partiality takes Peter and us back to the conversion of the Gentile Cornelius. There in Peter exclaimed; “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.” Jew or Gentile, slave or free, man or woman, it makes no difference. All will find forgiveness and grace who come to God as Father.
This Father is perfectly just, impartial, is no respecter of persons. He judges (cont.) according to what we do, so conduct, live (aor. imp.) [the 3rd main verb] your life as you are passing through in fear (NIV note says “wholesome reverence and respect for God”).
Without partiality takes Peter and us back to the conversion of the Gentile Cornelius. There in Peter exclaimed; “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.” Jew or Gentile, slave or free, man or woman, it makes no difference. All will find forgiveness and grace who come to God as Father.
“time of your exile” - a reminder that our home is not here. It is in heaven. We are spiritually “dislocated” for a time!
a reminder that our home is not here. It is in heaven. We are spiritually “dislocated” for a time!
He is an incorruptible Redeemer. (18-19)
Redeemed is the dominant word used to describe our salvation hope.
The word means “to release by paying a price or a ransom.”
Redeemed is the dominant word used to describe our salvation hope. The word means “to release by paying a price or a ransom.” For the Jews, the picture of redemption would be God’s deliverance from Egypt. For the Gentiles, it would be the picture of a slave whose freedom was purchased. The message for both audiences is the same: before we can enter a relationship of faith with Jesus Christ, we must realize that we are slaves who need to be set free from our empty way of life.
For the Jews, the picture of redemption would be God’s deliverance from Egypt.
For the Gentiles, it would be the picture of a slave whose freedom was purchased.
The message for both audiences is the same: before we can enter a relationship of faith with Jesus Christ, we must realize that we are slaves who need to be set free from our empty way of life.
The ransom was not paid with first-century currency, such as gold or silver. These commodities have no eternal value. Redemption was paid with the blood of Christ, upon which no value can be placed.
The ransom was not paid with first-century currency, such as gold or silver. These commodities have no eternal value. Redemption was paid with the blood of Christ, upon which no value can be placed.
He is an indestructible Savior. (20-21)
The cross was not a disappointing accident, it was a divine appointment even before God spoke creation into existence. In eternity past, before He made Adam and Eve and before they sinned, God had planned the redemption of sinners by the perfect sacrifice of His Son.
The cross was not a disappointing accident, it was a divine appointment even before God spoke creation into existence. In eternity past, before He made Adam and Eve and before they sinned, God had planned the redemption of sinners by the perfect sacrifice of His Son.
It was planned in eternity, but revealed in time:
Verse 21: addresses our response to such an awesome Savior.
It was planned in eternity, but revealed in time:
addresses our response to such an awesome Savior.
Believe, trust in this God, this impartial Father who receives all who come to Him by the perfect atonement of His Son.
Believe, trust in this God, this impartial Father who receives all who come to Him by the perfect atonement of His Son.
Believe, trust in this God who was faithful to His Son and raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory (cf. ).
2) Believe, trust in this God who was faithful to His Son and raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory (cf. ).
Believe, trust in this God so that both your faith and your hope is in the right place.
3) Believe, trust in this God so that both your faith and your hope (cf. v. 13, “hope” is inclusive, we’ve come full circle) is in the right place: in the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (1:3) who becomes your Father (v. 17) through the blood of His Christ, the blood of the Lamb (v. 19).
Conclusion
Conclusion
Blaise Pascal in Pensées 352 reminds us, (1600’s)
Blaise Pascal in Pensées 352 reminds us, (1600’s)
Blaise Pascal in Pensées 352 reminds us, “Wretchedness induces despair. Pride induces presumption. The Incarnation shows man the greatness of his wretchedness … through the greatness of the remedy required.”
“Wretchedness induces despair. Pride induces presumption. The Incarnation shows man the greatness of his wretchedness … through the greatness of the remedy required.”
“Wretchedness induces despair. Pride induces presumption. The Incarnation shows man the greatness of his wretchedness … through the greatness of the remedy required.”
(The very fact that the God of the universe sent His son to die for you should show you how great your sin was.)
A hopeful life, a holy life, a humble life, they all go together. These will help avoid the vanity of “Happy Meal” Christianity. Such a life is the proper response, the only response, to the precious, spotless Son of God who bought us out of the slave market of sin by His precious blood.
A hopeful life, a holy life, a humble life, they all go together. These will help avoid the vanity of “Happy Meal” Christianity. Such a life is the proper response, the only response, to the precious, spotless Son of God who bought us out of the slave market of sin by His precious blood.
A hopeful life, a holy life, a humble life, they all go together. A hopeful life, a holy life, a humble life, will avoid the vanity of “Happy Meal” Christianity. Such a life is the proper response, the only response, to the precious, spotless Son of God who bought us out of the slave market of sin by His precious blood.