Introduction to 1st Peter

The Reality and Rewards of Your Salvation

1st PeterThe Book:

It has been called pre-eminently an epistle of hope; but it is also an epistle of courage

It was written by an apostleIt was written about 65 A.D.It was written to pilgrimsIt was written from Babylon

1st PeterThe Author:

Peter was a moving power of eloquence, as indicated by his sermons (Acts 2)

Peter was a man of great physical strength (John 21:8)

Peter has a very close association with Jesus

1st PeterEvents prior to the crucifixion

Walked on the waterDisplayed a deep loyalty to JesusProtested the crucifixionHe was among three that witnessed

Gethsemanetransfigurationraising of Jairus’ daughter

1st PeterEvents relating to Jesus last days

He boasted of future faithfulnessHe cut off the ear of high priest’s servantHe followed “afar off” during great

dangerHe denied the Lord three times

1st PeterEvents following the Resurrection

He saw the risen Lord before other apostles

He confessed his love for Jesus three times

He was charged to “feed” and “tend” sheep

1st PeterEvents following the Ascension

He preached the first gospel sermonHe took the lead with Ananias and

SapphiraHe was asked for support preaching to

GentilesHe was inconsistent in eating with

GentilesHe was crucified upside down

Similar passages in 1st Peter and the GospelsTopic 1st Peter GospelsObedience 1:1,2 Mat 7:2ffBlood of Christ 2:24 Mat 26:26New Birth 1:23 John 3:3,5Godly Life 2:12 Mat 5:16Suffering for Christ 3:14 Mat 5:10Baptism 3:21 Mark 16:16End Things 4:7 Luke 21:32Reproached for Christ 4:14 Mat 5:11Watchfulness 5:8 Luke 12:45

1st Peter 1:1,2Peter an apostle …. To the pilgrims

He made no effort to be pre-eminent

Pilgrims in a strange landAccording to His foreknowledgeThrough the sanctification of the

SpiritFor the goal of obedience and

cleansing

1st Peter 1:3-5Blessed be the God and Father of Christ

Resurrection validates power of God, John 3:16Resurrection is proof of authority, Rom 1:4Jews’ concept of a Messiah died, Mat 27:39-43Gentiles’ expectation failed, Eph 2:12Apostles’ hope revitalized, Luke 24:21Disciples’ hope centered on heaven, John 14:1-

13Unfaithful have no hope, Matt 25:1-13

1st Peter 1:6-9In this you greatly rejoice….

Prove the genuineness of our faithGive praise, honor, and glory, 2 Thess

1:10Experience joy based on hopeReceive the end of our faith, 2 Thess 1:7

1st Peter 1:10-12Of this salvation the prophets have inquired

Old Testament prophets promised it, Neh 9:30What and where is revealed,

Isa 3:7-8, Acts 8:30-37Prior testimony is now reported in the gospelPeople now receive blessings of the gospelReaffirms God’s concern for man, Heb 2:16