WHY STUDY 1 PETER TODAY?
In an ever-increasingly hostile world, Christians need to find hope in the midst of
suffering. The first letter of Peter was written to provide such living hope through
Jesus Christ.
THEME
There is a living hope found in Christ in the midst of suffering.
AUTHORSHIP
The Apostle Peter (1:1)
AUDIENCE, DATE & TYPE OF WRITING
1 Peter was probably written around 65 A.D because it mentions the persecution
most likely under Nero in 64 A.D. and Peter was martyred in 67 A.D.” 1
OUTLINE
I. Introduction (1:1-2)
II. Our Hope because of our Position in the Lord (1:3-2:10)
A. Hope leads to Praising God (1:3-12)
B. Hope leads to Holiness (1:13-21)
C. Hope leads to Love (1:22-25)
D. Hope leads to Spiritual Growth (2:1-10)
III. Our Hope because of our Position in the World (2:11-4:19)
A. Hope for Good Works (2:11-12)
B. Hope for Good Citizenship (2:13-17)
C. Hope for Household Relationships (2:18-25)
D. Hope for Marital Relationships (3:1-7)
E. Hope for Christian Unity (3:8-12)
F. Hope for Suffering (3:13-4:19)
IV. Our Hope because of our Position in the Church (5:1-5:11)
A. Hope for Elders (5:1-4)
B. Hope for Members (5:5-11)
V. Conclusion (5:12-14)
1. Paul Benware, Survey of the New Testament (Chicago: Moody Press, 1990), 257.
2. Adapted by Paul Benware, Survey of the New Testament, 257 and Thomas Schreiner, ESV Study Bible
(Wheaton: Crossway, 2008), 2403.
Compilation of Videos for: Living Hope: A study in 1 Peter
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Audio Files & Study Questions for Living Hope: 1 Peter
Brethren in Babylon | May 14, 2023
Cast All Your Cares Upon God | May 7, 2023
Instructions for Elders | April 30, 2023
Suffer for Jesus’ Sake | April 23, 2023
Steward God's Grace | April 16, 2023
Easter Sunday | April 9, 2023
Good Friday | April 7, 2023
From Disciple to Denier to Disciple-maker | April 2, 2023
Suffering For Doing Good | March 26, 2023
Winsome Marriages | March 12, 2023
For You Exiles | January 15, 2022
Eyes Locked on Jesus | January 8, 2022
How did God bless you in 2022? | January 1, 2022