Suffering Believers

1 Peter reminds suffering readers that they are God's chosen people, who like Abraham, are exiled. These Old Testament themes are repeated throughout the book.

Poetic Song of Praise

Peter praises God, who caused people to be born again into a new family with a living hope through Jesus' resurrection and the Spirit's power.

A New Family Identity

Old Testament images of Israel are applied to New Testament Gentile Christians, which places their suffering within a brand-new story of redemption and hope.

Suffering As a Witness

Persecution brings clarity to the believer's mission, which is to imitate Jesus and bear witness to God's mercy and upside-down kingdom in the world.

Suffering and Hope

Believers can be grateful they are persecuted for Jesus' sake. They hope that He will one day return and have the ultimate victory over evil.

Topic narrative forthcoming not later than Easter 2023.
 
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