Peter's 2 letters can be summarized as: trust God in the face of suffering, do good, and grow in your knowledge of Christ.

As Peter closes his first letter, he leaves Christians with warnings. Elders are called to a higher standard, and their congregants are called to be watchful.

When faced with suffering, all things considered, how does the Christian proceed?

God gives believers grace to endure suffering, and in return, is brought glory through their testimony.

Often when we think of baptism, we think of the victory we have in Jesus, but Peter suggests it has a lot to do with suffering as well.

Hunter continues to discuss the nature of suffering in the life of a Christian as it relates to their call to do what is right. In short, it both produces and requires zeal.

Jesse Turkington explores Peter's strategy of living a representative life in the midst of the world's cultures.

Jesse Turkington offers a straightforward meditation on this famous passage. How should we submit to worldly authorities in view of our heavenly citizenship?

Michael Tourtellotte continues the study of 1 Peter by discussing the conduct of Christians. How should we live in light of our hope, despite being in the midst of a culture of sin?

Hunter Hoover shares regarding Peter's message about the hope we have in Jesus. If Jesus is living, then the hope we have in him is as well. Likewise, the living hope we have makes us able to endure many trials, resulting in a genuine faith.

Jesse Turkington shares the background, context and audience for Peter's letters in the opening section of 1 Peter. Peter wrote to a group called the elect exiles. We today face a challenge of living as elect exiles waiting for the kingdom.