Introduction

The first book of Peter, was written while Peter was living in Babylon.  It is a book of suffering, and was addressed to Hebrew Christians scattered throughout the region.

Probably written in the mid sixties A.D., 1 Peter was written as an encouragement to believers to hold on to their faith and doctrine, especially during their time of suffering and adversity.

1 Peter  Outline (New Unger's Bible Dictionary)

I.          Salutation                   (1:1-2)

II.        Suffering and the certainty of future inheritance  (1:3-12)

III.       Suffering and personal life                                       (1:13-2:10)

IV.       Suffering and social and domestic life                     (2:11-3:12)

V.        Faith and right conduct and suffering                                (3:13-4:6)

VI.       Right conduct in the light of the end                                   (4:7-19)

VII.     Suffering and right relationship between elders and the congregation   (5:1-11)

VIII.    Conclusion                 (5:12-14)

End Of Lesson

Study to show thyself approved (mature) unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing (studying/discerning), the Word of truth.