Chapter One - The True Grace of God

True Identity – Ultimate Destiny – Present Reality

The Lord God, through the Apostle Peter, is addressing His people. The Apostle with his amanuensis is writing these truths for tough times. As he begins this epistle, he addresses his readers specifically as “elect exiles” (1:1). These people were God’s chosen people scattered in different countries, living in (as it were) “foreign” lands. Their exile though...

INTRODUCTION

Many Christians today are suffering difficulties or direct persecution for their faith. Many others would be wise to anticipate persecution in various forms in the coming days. The teaching of 1 Peter is directed to believers in Christ facing persecution while scattered in specific regions in the ancient world. As a part of God’s Word, 1 Peter has a message for all believers (in all regions) - about living in difficult times before the return and the...