1Peter

Overview

Theme: Suffering and Glory Suffer 16 times; Glory 16 times; Grace 10 times; Precious 5 times; Hope 5 times Key Scripture: 4:12 Time of Writing: Mid 60’s A.D.

Chapters 1-2: Suffering in relation to salvation Chapters 2-4: Suffering in relation to conduct Chapter 5: Suffering in relation to attitude

Purpose:

To encourage the Christians suffering under persecution
To prepare the Christians for greater trial ahead
To show the Christians the hope of glory that lies ahead
To exhort them to fulfill practical Christian duties

Message:

God will balance out the believers’ sufferings with glory and their glories with suffering.
Suffering purifies and proves the believer’s faith and character.
Christ is the “pattern-stone” of suffering and glory.
The cause of the believer’s suffering should only be his godliness and not his lack of discretion.

TheosU

Peter is writing to Jewish Christians scattered around the world who are suffering under persecution.