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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 2:8, why do they stumble at the stone of stumbling and rock of offense? (1 point)

1 Peter 3

According to 1 Peter 3:19, by the Spirit, to whom did He (Christ) go and preach? (1 point)

1 Peter 2

According to 1 Peter 2:5, what are the 'living stones' being built up into and what kind of priesthood are they? (2 points)

1 Peter 4

According to 1 Peter 4:11, if anyone speaks how should they do it? (1 point)

1 Peter 4

According to 1 Peter 4:2, for how long should he no longer live for the lusts of men, but for the will of God? (1 point)

1 Peter ABC

According to the commentary of 1 Peter, (1 Point) through the identification of Christ as both the Suffering Servant of Isaiah and the ______ rejected by human builders, Peter set forth the pattern of worldly rejection and divine vindication.

1 Peter 3

According to 1 Peter 3:4, what should be a wife's true adornment? (1 point)

1 Peter ABC

According to ABC for 1 Peter, on the basis of its terminology, many early commentators assumed the audience was comprised of whom? (1 point)

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