| Testament: | New |
| Description: | 1 Peter is a New Testament letter written by the apostle Peter to Christians scattered throughout Asia Minor. The letter encourages believers to stand firm in their faith amid suffering and persecution. Peter reminds them of their identity as God's chosen people, calls them to holy living, and points to the example of Christ, who suffered for their sake. |
| Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 |
| Author name: | Peter |
| Written date: | AD 62-64 |
| Location: | Rome |
| Genre: | Epistle |
| Chapter count: | 5 |
| Verse count: | 105 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Audience: | Christian believers |
| Theme: | Suffering, hope, and holiness |
| Key verses: | 1 Peter 1:3-4; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 Peter 5:6-7 |
| Summary: | 1 Peter is a New Testament letter written by the apostle Peter to encourage and strengthen Christians who were facing persecution and suffering. The letter emphasizes the hope of eternal life in Christ and the call to live holy lives in light of this hope. It also provides practical instruction on various relationships and responsibilities within the Christian community. |
| Outline: | I. Greeting and Praise (1:1-12)
II. Call to Holy Living (1:13-2:10)
III. Conduct in Society and Relationships (2:11-3:12)
IV. Suffering for Righteousness (3:13-4:19)
V. Instructions to Elders and Final Exhortations (5:1-14) |