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When we suffer, we are tempted to doubt God's goodness. But Pastor Nate Harlan points to the words of the Apostle Peter to remind us that we must trust that God has good intentions toward us personally. The post Our Faithful Creator — 1 Peter 4:12‑19 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

History is going to culminate in the judgment of all men. We need to live accordingly. Pastor Nate Harlan walks us through the words and warnings of the Apostle Peter. The post The End of All Things — 1 Peter 4:7‑11 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

Modern preachers of the gospel don't often put an emphasis on suffering, trouble, and loss. But the apostle Peter says suffering is essential to what it means to be a Christian. Hear Pastor Nate Harlan tell us three reasons this is the case. The post The Time Is Past — 1 Peter 4:1‑6 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

How does our baptism equip us to face suffering for the sake of Christ? Pastor Nate Harlan works through this controversial passage to show what baptism does in the life of the Church — and what baptism does not do. The post Baptism Now Saves You — 1 Peter 3:21‑22 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

The intent of this passage is to encourage and equip Christians as they face hostility from the unbelieving world. But why does Peter bring up Noah? So that Christ can show us that He is the one who rescues us, and the Church is our ark. The post The Days of Noah — 1 Peter 3:18‑20 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

The Apostle Peter’s goal with this passage is to give the Christian courage to speak the truth in the name of Jesus. Pastor Nate Harlan reminds us that the bedrock of courage is loyalty to King Jesus. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Benjamin Davies on Unsplash   The post Have No Fear — 1 Peter 3:10‑17 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

How do we show care and concern for the greater body of Christ without compromise? It comes down to this difficult assignment: We should love the Church the same way that Jesus does. Pastor Nate Harlan continues his sermon series from 1 Peter. The post God’s Call Upon the Church — 1 Peter 3:8‑12 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

The Apostle Peter undeniably connects a husband’s relationship with his wife to his relationship to God. In fact, how husbands treat their wives is a direct reflection of what they really think about God. Pastor Nate Harlan digs into this verse for all of its ramifications. The post God’s Call Upon Husbands — 1 Peter 3:7 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

How you dress is a spiritual exercise. We should not believe that how we dress has nothing to do with our faith for our clothing reveals what is in our heart. In this portion of his first epistle, the Apostle Peter instructs the ladies of the church on how to think about clothing. The post Imperishable Beauty — 1 Peter 3:3‑6 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

Why does our journey through life contain suffering? One reason for believers is that our real suffering connects us to the suffering of Christ, and thus to His glory. Listen as Pastor John Mergy preaches on Romans 8:18-25. The post Future Glory: A Journey of Hope first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

In today’s unbelieving society, it can be tempting for Christians to be embarrassed by the Apostle Peter’s directive for wives to submit to their husbands. But as Pastor Nate Harlan says, these commands for wives are glorious. The post God’s Calling for Wives — 1 Peter 3:1‑2 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

Since the time of the apostles, Christians have faced unjust hostility from the unbelieving world. But how are we to respond? The Apostle Peter shows us that we are to conduct ourselves like our Lord Jesus did when He faced unjust suffering. The post Entrust Yourself to God — 1 Peter 2:18‑25 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

How can we honor a government that refuses to honor God? That is the question the Apostle Peter addresses in this section of his epistle. The answer is that in everything we do, we are to live as a slave to God. The post Church and State — 1 Peter 2:13‑17 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

When God’s people question their identity in Christ, we can fall into doubt, hopelessness, and even outright sin. Pastor Nate Harlan reminds us of what we have received from God so that we will live lives that are consistent with that identity.  The post You Are God’s People — 1 Peter 2:9‑12 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

What is the church? And what is her purpose? The Apostle Peter tells us that the church is the true living temple, and thus, God’s people are always in the presence of God. Hear Pastor Nate Harlan’s sermon on 1 Peter 2:4-8. The post A Rock of Offense — 1 Peter 2:4‑8 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

The Apostle Peter’s directions to the church are so simple: Stop doing those sins! Long for pure spiritual milk! Pastor Nate Harlan helps to fill out the meaning of these straightforward verses in 1 Peter.  The post Taste and See — 1 Peter 2:1‑3 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

The primary fruit of the second birth is not pure doctrine. It’s love for your brothers and sisters in Christ. And in the shadow of the cross, love often means suffering for them. The post Love One Another Earnestly — 1 Peter 1:22‑25 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

Why has Christ ransomed His people? It is not so we can rest on our laurels. Instead, we are ransomed so that we may be holy, for we owe Christ our trust, loyalty, and obedience. The post Ransomed To Be Holy — 1 Peter 1:13‑21 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

God does not expect us to make a blind leap of faith in Jesus. Instead, He points us to what He has done in history. Christians trust Jesus because He has fulfilled every prophecy He proclaimed. The post Prophecy Fulfilled — 1 Peter 1:10‑12 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

When we face trials, we often ask God, why? Why does a good God subject His children with difficulties? God doesn’t give us specifics, but He offers the general answer right here in 1 Peter. Hear the encouraging word from Pastor Nate Harlan. The post The Outcome of Faith — 1 Peter 1:6‑9 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

Being a Christian is difficult because of the hostility we face and because of our own sin. But if you feel like giving up, you are looking for hope in the wrong place. The Apostle Peter points us instead to the grace shown to us in Christ. The post Blessed Be Our God and Father — 1 Peter 1:3‑5 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

This world is hostile to Christ the King. Inevitably, that hostility is applied to His servants. In the face of this hostility, what is the source of our peace? The unconditional love and grace of God the Father for His people. The post Elect Exiles — 1 Peter 1:1‑2 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

In this fifth sermon in his series on family life, Pastor Nate Harlan says that for young men to answer the biggest questions of their lives — What is my path? Whom shall I marry? — they first must seek wisdom. Only with wisdom will our young men become  dangerous to the enemies of God. The post Seek Wisdom — Proverbs 2 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

When we see our families beset with sin, we should always stop and first check on sins of the tongue. Because as James warns us, the tongue is a restless evil and full of deadly poison. Sanctifying our speech is essential to family peace. The post Sanctified Speech — James 3:1‑12 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

In the fourth message in his Family Life Series, Pastor Nate Harlan turns his attention to the single Christian and how we are to encourage and equip them to pursue Christ and His glory. The post Godly Singleness — 1 Corinthians 7:32‑35 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .