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An introduction to 1 Peter.
The apostle Peter identifies himself
as the writer of his two inspired letters
—1 and 2 Peter.
Peter wrote his first letter from Babylon,
about 62 to 64 C.E.
Peter used Silvanus, also known as Silas,
as his secretary.
Silvanus was likely the Silas who
was earlier associated with the apostle Paul.
Peter addressed his first letter
to anointed Christians
in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia,
Asia, and Bithynia.
Christians in those lands
were experiencing many trials.
First Peter has five chapters.
In chapter 1,
Peter reminds his anointed brothers
of their “new birth to a living hope”
based on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
By remaining faithful,
they will gain the reward
of the unfading inheritance
reserved for them in heaven.
So they need to brace up their minds
for spiritual activity
and guard against fleshly desires.
In chapter 2,
the apostle calls Jesus’ anointed followers
“a holy nation”
and “a royal priesthood”
that shares things with others.
In chapter 3,
we read that wives should be
in loving subjection to their husbands,
just as Sarah was to Abraham.
Husbands, in turn,
should show honor to their wives.
Did you know?
In his first letter,
Peter quotes from at least six Bible books:
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus,
Psalms, Proverbs, and Isaiah.
By quoting God’s Word,
Peter imitated Jesus
and set a fine example for us.
In chapter 4,
the apostle emphasizes the need
to live for God’s will
in imitation of Christ,
even if this means suffering fiery trials.
He also says that we
should “be vigilant with a view to prayers.”
In chapter 5,
Peter appeals to his fellow elders
to be selfless and humble shepherds
of God’s flock.
He then encourages all
to throw all their anxieties on God
because he cares for them.
As you read 1 Peter,
note how we
should brace up our minds for activity,
how husbands and wives
should treat each other,
and how we should be willing to endure trials
as we wait for God’s Kingdom to come.

Introduction to 1 Peter