1 Peter

Introduction

The first book of Peter, was written while Peter was living in Babylon. It is a book of suffering, and was addressed to Hebrew Christians scattered throughout the region.

Probably written in the mid sixties A.D., 1 Peter was written as an encouragement to believers to hold on to their faith and doctrine, especially during their time of suffering and adversity.

1 Peter Outline (New Unger's Bible Dictionary)

I. Salutation (1:1-2)

II. Suffering and the certainty of future inheritance (1:3-12)

III. Suffering and personal life (1:13-2:10)

IV. Suffering and social and domestic life (2:11-3:12)

V. Faith and right conduct and suffering (3:13-4:6)

VI. Right conduct in the light of the end (4:7-19)

VII. Suffering and right relationship between elders and the congregation (5:1-11)

VIII. Conclusion (5:12-14)

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