Summary Peter’s final appeal in his letter is an encouragement to Christians on how they can stand firm under trials: Outline

Summary This passage provides three assurances from God that helps us to endure suffering and to be vigilant in resisting the enemy. Outline 1. We Will Resist the Enemy (vv. 8-9) 2. We Will Be Strengthened (v. 10) 3. We Will Adore God (v. 11)

Summary Peter instructs his readers to put on humility in the local church. This passage shows us three ways that humility can be promoted in the Christian life. Outline 1. Humility in the Future Reward (v. 4) 2. Humility toward Each Other (v. 5) 3. Humility Under a Caring God (vv. 6-7)

Summary Peter appeals to the church to consider the true picture of a Christian leader and his relationship with the church so that God’s people may align with His will. Outline

Summary Christians can suffer joyfully for the Lord when they understand these four components to suffering given by Peter Outline 1. Suffer under the Name (vv. 15-16) 2. Suffer under Judgment (v. 17) 3. Suffer under Difficulty (v. 18) 4. Suffer under Commitment (v. 19)

Summary Christians who understand these three attitudes in suffering will be able to persevere and suffer joyfully in the Lord. Outline

Summary As Christians are called to show mutual love to one another, Peter is instructing believers about two basic methods of stewarding the grace that God has entrusted to them. Outline

Summary In the face of persecution, Peter encourages his readers to live with a present consciousness of future hope in the return of Christ. This future anticipation will impact their present living and duties in troubled times. This is how we as Christians live a godly life under the future hope of the return of […]

Summary God’s judgment of the living and the dead motivates suffering Christians not to relapse into their old ways of living. Here are the two motivations for holiness that believers can take from God’s judgment: Outline

Summary In this passage, we learn of three reasons to accept suffering in order to avoid sinning. Outline 1. Armed with the Same Mind (v. 1) 2. Applying God’s Will (v. 2) 3. Accepting the Past as Past (v. 3)

Summary For suffering Christians, we learn of two comforts that Christ brings to Christians in the Gospel. Outline

Summary We learn of three assertions of Gospel assurance that bring great confidence to the Christian in suffering. Outline

Summary Peter teaches us two practices for the Christian under unjust suffering that testify of Gospel hope to those around them. Outline

Summary This passage will encourage Christians to have the right response to undeserved suffering to show that they are blessed. These two descriptions of suffering give hope to Christians and show that they have nothing to fear. Outline

Summary This passage of 1 Peter reveals two responses of the Christian that show how to live peacefully in a hostile world. Outline 1. Responding to Each Other (vv. 8) 2. Responding to Evil (vv. 9-12) a. The Response of Goodness (v. 9) b. The Response of Godliness (vv. 10-11) c. The Response of God […]

Summary After his instructions to wives, Peter instructs husbands to take up their God-given responsibilities in the home. Here are four principles that Christian husbands are to apply: Outline I. ConsiderationII. HonorIII. Prayer

Summary After addressing the example of Christ, Peter describes the duties of the household. He specifically applies holiness in the area of wives and husbands. Here are four descriptions of the example of godliness that wives can apply to their Christian life, so that Christians can encourage godliness in their community. Outline A. The Submissive […]

Summary Christ left an example of suffering so that believers would endure tthrough their suffering. His suffering and His work on the cross is the reason why Christians are saved and can follow Him. Here are three benefits that the cross provides to believers: Outline

Summary Peter encourages his Christian readers to submit under the harsh treatment of their earthly masters as a way of honoring God. Here are two considerations when submitting to unfair earthly masters. Outline

Summary Peter defines for his readers what it means to live as Christians who are free under the Gospel of Christ. Here are two expressions of this freedom that Christians must display. Outline

Summary As Peter exhorts suffering Christians to holy living and excellent behavior in the world, he calls them to holiness in the area of government submission. Christians can learn of two righteous actions related to government that honors the Lord. Outline 1. Submit to Government for God’s Sake (vv. 13-14) a. Submit to All Government […]

Summary Peter explains to his persecuted readers that personal holiness directly affects social relationships and can even influence the unbelieving to believe in Christ. Here are two questions that give Christians the motivation to abstain from sin in order to influence others and glorify God. Outline 1. How Do We Abstain from Sin? A. Abstain […]

Summary In contrast to unbelievers, Peter refocuses His attention to his Christians readers and gives an exhortation for them to practice holiness. Here are three reasons for us to live holy as transformed people of God. Outline

Summary Peter describes the believer’s faith in Christ as the cornerstone and calls them to give spiritual sacrifices to God in holy living. Here are three responses that express their identity as a holy community. Outline 1. Accept the Precious Living Stone (v. 4) 2. Offer Acceptable Sacrifices as Living Stones (v. 5) 3. Accept […]

Summary Peter gives the natural consequence of new birth which is the growth of the Christian. These three actions encourage personal growth in the life of the believer. Outline 1. Let Go of the Impediments to Growth 2. Long for the Pure Word 3. Look Back to the Kindness of God

Summary Peter’s encouragement to suffering Christians gives three implications of being born again by the Word of God. Outline

Summary Peter explains to these suffering Christians the high cost of their salvation. This cost calls for believers to live in reverence to God through holy living and hope. Outline

Summary Peter gives practical instruction to suffering believers and exhorts them to appropriate a hope in the coming Lord that produces a life conformed to His holy nature. Outline

Summary Peter seeks to encourage suffering believers by marveling at the greatness of their salvation. Here are three salvation marvels where Christians can draw encouragement. Outline

Summary Peter encourages believers with two joy-filled encouragements that help sustain the Christian’s joy through life’s trials. Outline 1. The Joyful Testing of a Genuine Faith (vv. 6-7) 2. The Joyful Goal of a Loving Faith (vv. 8-9)

Summary Peter opens his letter with praise to God for the assured hope of a future inheritance awaiting Christians. He highlights three key certainties from which this hope is drawn. Outline

Summary Peter writes to Christians facing persecution, urging them to stand firm in the grace of Jesus Christ so they may live holy lives in light of their heavenly hope. Outline 1. The Author (1:1) 2. The Recipients (1:1-2) a. Scattered Aliens (v. 1) b. Chosen People (vv. 1-2) i. The Father’s Foreknowledge ii. The […]

Summary The resurrection of Jesus Christ produces three accomplishments for the Christian that gives them confidence in God. Outline 1. Resurrection Produces Faith 2. Resurrection Produces Glory 3. Resurrection Produces Hope