Introduction

Christians are called to be in the world but not of it. How do we live here without compromising the faith? And how can our faith help draw others to Jesus? In lesson 11 of The Basics of the Christian Life, Dr Sinclair Ferguson looks to 1 Peter for principles and practical help on being a faithful witness. Access appears restricted on Ligonier’s learning platform, and no official free English YouTube upload of this exact lesson was found, so this entry links out rather than embedding a player.

Preacher: Sinclair B. Ferguson — Ligonier teaching fellow and Reformed Presbyterian pastor-theologian, widely used for clear teaching on Christian living and doctrine.

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Access may be restricted (Ligonier library / Ministry Partner). This lesson is not embedded here as a free player. Watch at Ligonier – Walking as a Christian Witness.

Key Lessons

1. Christian witness means living in the world without belonging to its values—faithfulness, not withdrawal or compromise.
2. 1 Peter supplies both principles and practical instruction for witnessing to the Lord Jesus in ordinary life.
3. The goal is not self-display but an eternal impact that points people to Christ Himself.

Learn · Grow · Do

• Learn: Scripture calls believers to witness by life and word while remaining distinct from the world; Ferguson roots that call in 1 Peter.
• Grow: Check whether fear of people or love of comfort is silencing your witness.
• Do: Read 1 Peter 2–3 this week. Note one command about conduct among unbelievers and practise it in one relationship.

Related Scripture

• 1 Peter (primary book named on Ligonier’s lesson page)
• 1 Peter 2:9; 1 Peter 3:15 (supporting passages on witness and hope)

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;” (1 Peter 2:9, NASB 1995)

“but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;” (1 Peter 3:15, NASB 1995)

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