1 Peter - Introduction

INTRODUCTION

This letter was written by the Apostle Peter in about 64 A.D. Most Bible scholars believe that Peter was in Rome when he wrote it. The letter was written to the churches in several provinces of the Roman Empire located in what is now modern Turkey; it was written to encourage the believers there to follow in Christ’s steps and to stand firm in their faith during trials.

Peter was the chief of Jesus’ twelve original disciples. His life is described in detail in the four Gospels and in the book of Acts.

OUTLINE

1. The Privileges and Responsibilities of Salvation (1:1-2:10).
   1. God’s Plan of Salvation (1:1-12).
   2. The Lifestyle of Salvation (1:13-25).
   3. Growth in Salvation (2:1-10).
2. Christian Submission and God’s Honor (2:11-3:7).
   1. Duty of Christian Submission (2:11-2:25).
   2. Husbands and Wives (3:1-7).
3. The Suffering and Persecution of Christians (3:8-5:14).
   1. The Blessing of Suffering for Righteousness (3:8-22).
   2. Living for God (4:1-11).
   3. Consolations in Suffering (4:12-19).
   4. Exhortations to Elders and Young Men (5:1-14).