1 Peter 4:12-16 Three Imperatives to Help Us Respond Biblically to Suffering and Persecution 1.  Do Not Be Surprised as You Suffer For Christ – Vs. 12 .         John 16:33, 1 Thessalonians 3:4, 2 Timothy 2:13, 3:12, 1 Peter 1:6-7 .              Purification of true believers vs. Weeding out of false converts .   …