1 Peter- Introduction

Additional Details

• Author: Peter
• Audience: Hebrew believers
• Original Greek Name: Α΄ Πέτρου
• Translated Hebrew Name: פטרו א
• Common English Name: 1 Peter
• Transliteration: A΄ Petrou
• Meaning: 1 Peter
• Date Created: c 62-64 CE
• Content Reference Time: c 62-64 CE
• Key Individuals:
  • Peter
  • Silas
  • Mark
• Key Themes:
  • The blessings for G-d's people (1 Peter 1:1-2:10)
  • The conduct of G-d's people (1 Peter 2:11-4:19)
  • The shepherding of G-d's people (1 Peter 5:1-14)
• Date Canonized: c 120-170 CE
• Abstract:

  Unlike Paul's letters, the name of First Peter describes the author of the epistle rather than its audience.  The apostle Peter wrote to believing Jews dispersed throughout the known world who their non-believing Jewish brothers were persecuting.  They were distressed that the kingdom of G-d had not already arrived, so Peter encouraged them to remain faithful "to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled" that has yet to come.  Peter reminds them of their salvation in Messiah and encourages them to "long for the pure milk of the Word" of G-d amid their suffering.  He extols the greatness of Yeshua and reminds them of their position as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for G-d's own possession."  He encourages them to continue living holy lives and set apart for G-d, who will "perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish" them when He returns.

• Location Created: Rome
• Content Location: Jerusalem, Rome, Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Bithynia, and other areas of Asia Minor
• Teaches:
  • Salvation is a gift of G-d.
  • Persecution is expected but will make believers stronger.
  • Believers are privileged to be chosen to be G-d's family.
  • There is an order of authority within G-d's family.
• Chapters: 5
• Verses: 105