Introduction to 1 Peter

Northwest Bible Church - March 14, 2021 - 1 Peter - Alan Conner
1 Pet. 1:1
Introduction to 1 Peter

Intro

A. WHO WROTE THE LETTER?

1. Objections to Peter.

2. Support that Peter did write the letter.

B. PETER THE APOSTLE

C. WHEN AND WHERE WRITTEN?

D. WHO WAS IT WRITTEN TO?

1. The location.

2. Jews or Gentiles or a mix?

3. “aliens scattered”

E. PURPOSE

F. OUTLINE

I. Introduction (1 Pet. 1:1-2)
II. Pilgrims are Called for Salvation (1 Pet. 1:3-2:10)
1. Praise for Salvation (1 Pet. 1:3-12)
2. The Future Inheritance as a Motivation for Holiness (1 Pet. 1:13-21)
3. Living as the New People of God (1 Pet. 1:22-2:10)
III. Pilgrims are to Glorify God in this Hostile World (1 Pet. 2:11-4:11)
1. The Christian life is a battle and a testimony (1 Pet. 2:11-12)
2. Living out the Gospel in the Social Order (1 Pet. 2:13-3:12)
3. Godly response to Suffering (1 Pet. 4:12-5:11)
IV. Perseverance in Suffering (1 Pet. 4:12-5:11)
1. Suffer joyfully according to God’s will (1 Pet. 4:12-19)
2. Exhortations to Elders and the Church (1 Pet. 5:1-11)
V. Conclusion (1 Pet. 5:12-14)

Conclusion