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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 3

According to 1 Peter 3:3, True or False: Peter says outward adornment of hair gold and fine apparel should not be a wife's beauty. (1 point)

1 Peter 1

According to 1 Peter 1:25, True or False: Peter says unlike flesh that withers the word of the Lord endures forever and this is the word preached in the gospel. (1 point)

1 Peter 4

According to 1 Peter 4:10, as each one has received a _____ minister it to one another as good _____ of the _____ grace of God. (3 points)

1 Peter 3

According to 1 Peter 3:19, what did Christ do by the Spirit after His death? (1 point)

1 Peter 4

According to 1 Peter 4:8, what does Peter say is above all things? (1 point)

1 Peter 1

According to 1 Peter 1:2, what three elements of the Trinity's work in their election does Peter name? (3 points)

1 Peter 3

According to 1 Peter 3:3, what does Peter say should NOT be a wife's adornment? (3 points)

1 Peter 2

According to 1 Peter 2:9, what four titles does Peter give believers? (4 points)

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