Book Introduction
1 Peter
Written by Peter
The Author
Peter — Jesus' ride-or-die who went from denying Him three times to leading the early church
Traditionally attributed to the Peter, written with help from as a secretary. Some scholars debate whether Peter could have written such polished Greek, but the use of a secretary explains the style.
~62-64 AD
Scattered Christians in (modern-day Turkey) facing persecution
To encourage believers suffering for their and remind them of their living hope
Peter's Scattered Flock
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What's It About?
First Peter is a letter to Christians getting hammered by persecution. Peter's message: your suffering is real, but so is your hope. You're 'elect exiles' — strangers in this world but chosen by God. Contains the iconic declaration 'you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation' (2:9). Live holy lives, submit to authorities where you can, and remember that Jesus suffered too. The hope of changes everything.