1 PETER

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Audience:

Christians dispersed in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia- primarily Gentiles

Key Themes:

Those who suffer as Christians will be exalted.
The church of Jesus Christ is the new temple, the new Israel, the new people of God.
Believers should set their hope on their end time inheritance.
Christ died as a substitute for sinners, and his death is the basis for their new life.
Christ's suffering is an example to his disciples.
At his resurrection, Christ triumphed over his enemies.
Christians should live righteously in their new homes and in society.
New life in Christ is the basis for life of love and holiness

**Taken from the Crossway ESV Study Bible