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1 Peter — PBE 2027 Study Guide

Living hope in the middle of suffering.

Peter's letter to scattered Christians enduring persecution, reminding them of their living hope, holy calling, and Christ's example in suffering.

Author

The Apostle Peter

Chapters

Date written

c. AD 62–64

Audience

Christians scattered across Asia Minor

Key theme

Living hope and faithful endurance through suffering

Notable passages

1 Peter 1:3–9, 2:9–10, 2:21–25, 5:6–10

Overview

The First Epistle of Peter was written by the Apostle Peter from Rome (which he calls "Babylon") to Christians scattered across five Roman provinces in what is now Turkey. These believers — both Jews and Gentiles — were facing increasing hostility and social persecution because of their faith. Peter encourages them with the reality of their living hope through Christ's resurrection, their identity as God's chosen people, and the assurance that suffering, when borne faithfully, is precious in God's sight. Christ's example of patient suffering is woven throughout the letter, and practical instructions about household conduct, submission to authorities, and Christian community fill its pages.

Chapters

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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5

Sample Practice Questions

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1 Peter 2

According to 1 Peter 2:21, True or False: Peter says believers were called to follow Christ's steps because Christ also suffered leaving them an example. (1 point)

1 Peter 3

According to 1 Peter 3:21, there is also an _____ which now saves us — _____ not the removal of the filth of the _____ but the answer of a good _____ toward God through the _____ of Jesus Christ. (5 points)

1 Peter 2

According to 1 Peter 2:16, True or False: Peter says believers are free but should not use their freedom as a cover for vice but as servants of God. (1 point)

1 Peter 2

According to 1 Peter 2:21 through 2:25, how does Christ's suffering serve as both the model and the means of believers' redemption? (3 points)

1 Peter 4

According to 1 Peter 4:7 through 4:11, what community practices does Peter call for in light of the end being near? (3 points)

1 Peter 3

According to 1 Peter 3:21, True or False: Peter says baptism saves as the answer of a good conscience toward God through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. (1 point)

1 Peter 2

According to 1 Peter 2:25, to what does Peter compare the condition believers were in before? (1 point)

1 Peter 2

According to 1 Peter 2:14, what two purposes do governors serve? (2 points)

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