The focus of Peter’s first letter is persecution, sharing inspiring words of comfort for Christians living as an oppressed minority in the Roman Empire.
INTRODUCTION TO
1 Peter
Outline:
- Salutation. (1:1-2)
- Praises to God. (1:3-12)
- Exhortation to holiness. (1:13–2:12)
- Submission of the believer. (2:13–3:7)
- Suffering of the believer. (3:8–5:11)
- Final greetings. (5:12-14)
Author: The Apostle Peter.
Date Written: Between a.d. 63 and 64.
Title: From the book’s author, Peter.
Background: Though persecution has been an undesirable fixture of the church since the time of Christ, the evil reign of Nero in Rome is destined to make matters even worse. This letter is the Apostle Peter’s attempt to prepare, comfort, and urge the believers in Asia Minor to remain strong despite their suffering.
Where Written: Rome (symbolically referred to as Babylon).
To Whom: To the scattered Christians in Asia Minor.
Content: To many, this time of persecution is one of despair, but Peter reveals that this is actually a time to rejoice. He encourages the believers to count it a privilege to suffer for the sake of Christ, for even as their Savior was persecuted, so will all followers of Christ be persecuted as they identify with Him. This letter from Peter makes reference to his sermons from the book of Acts and also to his personal experiences with Jesus. To further identify with Christ, all believers are called to holiness, purity, and brotherly love. The Christian’s wealth in Christ enables him to live with the mind of Christ in all life’s associations. Peter concludes his practical advice by confirming Satan as the great enemy of every Christian (5:8). But the assurance of Christ’s future return gives the incentive of hope.
Key Words: “Suffering”; “Glory”; “Rejoice.”
The trials and “suffering” that believers face because of their commitment to Jesus Christ will bring them spiritual “glory.” For this reason Christians have occasion to “rejoice” even when Satan and the world aim to hurt them.
Themes: • The assurance of eternal life is given to all Christians. • “The word of the Lord endureth for ever” (1:25). • God desires for us to cast all our cares on Him. • One way to identify with Christ is to share in His suffering. • Suffering for righteous living brings glory; suffering for sinful living brings shame. • Satan hates us and seeks our defeat. • Happiness comes to those who are obedient and submissive to Christ.
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Who this course is for
- Anyone interested in learning about business (only practical concepts that you can use and no boring theory + we won’t cover business topics that are common sense).
