Chapter 5 speaks of Church “polity” and how elders have authority and how they are to use it rightly. Abuses by Church leaders is a factor in why people turn…
Peter prepares these Christians in Asia Minor for the persecution and troubles ahead as implied in Proverbs, as foretold by Christ (John 15:20; 16:1-3) and possibly foretold in Daniel 11…
Peter reminds the Christians in Asia Minor of what they already knew: Christ suffered for our sins Christ was put to death in the flesh Christ was made alive by…
We are called to suffer at the hands of the unjust, and following Christ’s example. If there is a way to minimize the suffering, take those steps. But we still…
Peter discusses relationships with non-believers, especially to those in authority. We are all called to follow Christ’s example. Just as Christ suffered at the hands of unjust men we are…
This passage is Trinitarian because of its references to Yahweh in the OT that are now fulfilled in Jesus. Fulfills John 16:14 “He [the Holy Spirit] will glorify me” If…
1 Peter is accepted as a book written by Peter, the apostle of Jesus. It is a very Trinitarian book, referring to the Father, Son and Spirit all acting closely…