The First Epistle of Peter is one of the General Epistles in the Bible.
Author
Peter
Audience
Peter wrote the epistle to the Jewish Christians to encourage them that sufferings are only to test their faith. He wrote during times of trials and disappointments.
What We Know About Peter
We learned a lot about Peter from the Gospels and from the first 11 chapters in the Book of Acts.
Peter, the Man
---1. With the exception of Paul who wrote 13 books, the New Testament gives a more complete picture of Peter than anyone else.
---2. Peter was the most prominent of Jesus' 12 disciples.
---3. Peter was one of the three disciples of Jesus' inner circle.
---4. Peter denied Jesus three times.
---5. Peter was the first to recognize Jesus as the Messiah.
---5. Jesus gave Peter the keys to the kingdom.
---6. Peter's real name was "Simon Peter."
---7. Peter's name means "Rock."
---8. Peter was one of the first to witness the resurrection (after Mary Magdalene).
---9. Peter was the first to proclaim salvation to the Gentiles.
--10. Peter was the first to preach a sermon in the Bible
Notice these things in 1 Peter
---1. Peter frequently refers to the Old Testament.
---2. Peter bases everything on Christian hope and not logic
---3. Peter focuses on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
---4. Believers are exhorted to exercise grace, hope, faith, and love.
Purpose of 1 Peter
To encourage Jewish Christians who were under persecution.
Outline of 1 Peter
Chapter 1: About Salvation
Chapter 2: Renouncing, Relationships, Respect, and a Role Model
Chapter 3: Conduct of Believers
Chapter 4: About Suffering
Chapter 5: Advice to Elders and Church Members
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