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Explore the life and teachings of Apostle Peter, a central figure in early Christianity, often referred to as a "Peculiar People." Journey from his calling as a fisherman to becoming a pillar of the church, as highlighted in 1 Peter. Learn about his trials, the importance of faith, and the significance of holiness in conduct. Discover his guidance on submission to authority and overcoming suffering while maintaining hope and joy in Christ. This epistle emphasizes the value of genuine faith and the calling to live as distinct followers of Jesus.
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A PECULIAR PEOPLE 1 PETER
PETER • Simon nicknamed Peter by Jesus John 1:42 • Apostle Acts 1:1-13 • Pillar in the church Galatians 2:9 • Fisherman became a fisherman Luke 5:1-11 • Given keys to the kingdom Matt. 16:16-19 • Peter was married 1 Cor. 9:3-5 • Peter refused worship from men Acts 10:24-25 • Wrote this epistle from Rome 5:13-14 • To saints in modern Turkey 1:1
1 PETER • 1:1-2:10 a Peculiar People • 2:11-3:12 a Peculiar Behavior • 3:13-5:14 a Peculiar Destiny • Main idea: 1:6-9 “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith — the salvation of your souls.”
1 Peter 1:1-2:10 A Peculiar People • 1:1-3 Greeting • 1:4-12 God’s Plan of Salvation • 1:13-21 Be Holy in Conduct • 1:22-25 How You Became Holy • 2:1-3 Spiritual Nourishment • 2:4-10 God’s Holy People
1 Peter 2:11-3:12 A Peculiar Behavior • 2:11-12 Abstain from fleshly lusts; honorable conduct among Gentiles • 2:13-17 Submission to Government • 2:18-25 Submission to Masters • 3:1-7 Submission to Husbands; special note for husbands v.7 • 3:8-12 Submission to Each Other (5:5)
1 Peter 3:13-5:14 A Peculiar Destiny • 3:13-22 Suffering in the flesh • Suffering for righteousness 3:13-17 • Christ suffered for our salvation 3:18-22 • 4:1-6 Suffering by resisting temptation • 4:7-11 Strengthen each other • 4:12-19 How to react to suffering for Christ • 5:1-5 Submission to Elders; note to elders (v.1-4) • 5:6-11 Submission to God; humility is key • 5:12-14 Closing