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1
Peter
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Summary
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Author
: Peter
Time
: A.D. 60
Summary
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This letter was a general letter written to Christians
in Asia Minor to help build a joyful hope in the face
of persecution. After confirming the grace of God
in giving salvation to the chosen, Peter commands
submission to authorities — despite persecution.
He also shows that enduring suffering for Christ holds
the promise of life forever.
Key
verses :
"If
you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you
are blessed . . . If you suffer as a Christian, do not
be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name"
(4:14,16).
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Outline
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1.
Introduction 1:1–2
2.
The hope of salvation 1:3–12
3.
God's requirements for life 1:13 – 5:11
a)
Being holy as God's people 1:13 – 2:12
b) Submission to authorities 2:13–25
c) Living for God 3:1 – 4:11
d) Suffering for being a Christian 4:12–19
e) Instruction to different groups 5:1–11
4.
Final greetings 5:12–14
(RH)
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2
Peter
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Summary
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Author
: Peter
Time
: A.D. 66
Summary
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Peter encourages the Christians to be sure of salvation
by putting true doctrine into practice and dealing
with false teachers. The letter is written to encourage
Christian growth, while fighting wrong doctrine and
false teachers.
Key
verse :
"The
Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand
slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone
to perish, but everyone to come to repentance"
(3:9).
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Outline
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1.
How to make one's salvation sure 1:1–11
2.
Peter's reason for writing 1:11–21
3.
False teachers: their behaviour and end 2:1–22
4.
The day of the Lord 3:1–22
(RH)
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1 Peter
Author
Peter
Time 60 A.D.
Summary
This letter was written to Christians in Asia Minor to help establish
a joyful hope in the face of coming persecution. Peter sternly warns
that persecution would come and that each individual must stand
fast against it.
Triumph
in tribulation
Introduction
Chapter 1 v 1 to 2
The
call and what it involves Chapter 1 v 3 to 2 v 10
The
pilgrim life and how to live it Chapter 2 v 11 to 4 v 11
The
fiery trial and how to bear it Chapter 4 v 12 to 5 v 11
Final
words Chapter 5 v 12 to 14
2
Peter
Author
Peter
Time 66 A.D.
Summary
The theme of this letter is true knowledge. The newly formed church
was threatened by false teachers, and therefore Peter exhorts the
Christians to be aware of this danger. Peter explains that false
teachers had crept in and were secretly subverting the true doctrine
of the Gospel.
The
true knowledge and the sure hope
The
well founded Gospel message should produce an enthusiastic response
Chapter 1 v 1 to 21
Warnings
against evil doers and false teachers Chapter 2 v 1 to 22
The
certainty of the Lords return Chapter 3 v 1 to 18
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