

HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH
Campville, NY
The Holy Woman
I Peter 3:16
In this passage the Christian woman is given instruction in the biblical duties of a wife. It is the character of these duties which give us a picture or pattern of the holy woman: She is...
I. Chosen of God - Saved 1 Pet.2:9
A. Who they are (9-10)
B. Reasons for compliance (11-12)
II. Submissive to Her Husband 1 Pet.3:1
A. Denoting position and duties
B. Rewarding behavior
III. Chaste in Conversation - Purity in Faith 1 Pet.3:2
A. Visibly evident - "to watch attentively"
B. Coupled with fear - "reverence for God"
IV. Adorned from Within 1 Pet.3:3-6
A. It is not the exterior - hair, jewelry, or clothing (3)
B. It is the inner - the heart - meek & quiet spirit (4)
C. It is exampled by O.T. women - Sara (5-6)
- her obedience - acknowledged reverence
- her well doing - example of submission
- her trust - without panic, alarm or agitation
This is the pattern for a Holy Woman. And it is God's desire that Christian women be holy.
Are you a Holy Woman? The first step is to make sure you are saved. Have you received
Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?
Message by Dr. Caswell A. Reeves