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'''''I''' Peter'' is a [[book]] in the [[New Testament]] written by [[Saint Peter]].

'''''I''' Peter'' is a [[book]] in the [[New Testament]] written by [[Saint Peter]].

1 Peter primarily focuses on the theological themes of [[salvation]], [[suffering]], [[holiness]], and hope.<ref>[https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/4-major-themes-in-first-peter-and-the-story-of-god 4 Major Themes in First Peter and the Story of God], Zondervan Academic</ref><ref>[https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/1-peter-introduction/ Introduction to 1 Peter], The Gospel Coalition</ref><ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/1-peter/lessons/theological-themes-in-1-peter#:~:text=God%20and%20History,world%20most%20of%20the%20time. Theological Themes in 1 Peter], Enter the Bible website</ref>  The letter encourages Christian believers to [[Perseverance|persevere]] in their Christian [[faith]] regardless of suffering. The book emphasizes Christians new identity as a chosen generation and a royal priesthood through Christ. It also highlights the importance of imitating Christ's holy lives, humility and submitting to God's authority and will in all aspects of life.<ref>[https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/4-major-themes-in-first-peter-and-the-story-of-god 4 Major Themes in First Peter and the Story of God], Zondervan Academic</ref><ref>[https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/1-peter-introduction/ Introduction to 1 Peter], The Gospel Coalition</ref><ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/1-peter/lessons/theological-themes-in-1-peter#:~:text=God%20and%20History,world%20most%20of%20the%20time. Theological Themes in 1 Peter], Enter the Bible website</ref>  

1 Peter primarily focuses on the theological themes of [[salvation]], [[suffering]], [[holiness]], and hope.<ref>[https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/4-major-themes-in-first-peter-and-the-story-of-god 4 Major Themes in First Peter and the Story of God], Zondervan Academic</ref><ref>[https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/1-peter-introduction/ Introduction to 1 Peter], The Gospel Coalition</ref><ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/1-peter/lessons/theological-themes-in-1-peter#:~:text=God%20and%20History,world%20most%20of%20the%20time. Theological Themes in 1 Peter], Enter the Bible website</ref>  The letter encourages Christian believers to [[Perseverance|persevere]] in their Christian [[faith]] regardless of suffering. The book emphasizes Christians new identity as a chosen generation and a royal priesthood through Christ. It also highlights the importance of imitating Christ's holy lives, humility and submitting to [[God]]'s authority and will in all aspects of life.<ref>[https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/4-major-themes-in-first-peter-and-the-story-of-god 4 Major Themes in First Peter and the Story of God], Zondervan Academic</ref><ref>[https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/1-peter-introduction/ Introduction to 1 Peter], The Gospel Coalition</ref><ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/1-peter/lessons/theological-themes-in-1-peter#:~:text=God%20and%20History,world%20most%20of%20the%20time. Theological Themes in 1 Peter], Enter the Bible website</ref>  

This epistle is addressed by [[Saint Peter]] to Christian communities of dispersed believers (see Acts 11:19) located in five provinces of [[Anatolia|Asia Minor]], including areas evangelized by Paul (Acts 16:6-7; 18:23). He encourages Christians there to remain faithful to their standards of belief and conduct in spite of threats of persecution. Numerous statements in the letter suggest that the communities addressed were largely Gentile in membership (1&nbsp;Peter 1:14, 18; 2:9-10; 4:3-4) even though abundant use is made of the Old Testament (1&nbsp;Peter 1:24; 2:6-7, 9-10, 22; 3:10-12), which suggests also that they had become acquainted with the scriptures in their [[catechesis|catechetical instructions]] before becoming committed Christians.

This epistle is addressed by [[Saint Peter]] to Christian communities of dispersed believers (see Acts 11:19) located in five provinces of [[Anatolia|Asia Minor]], including areas evangelized by Paul (Acts 16:6-7; 18:23). He encourages Christians there to remain faithful to their standards of belief and conduct in spite of threats of persecution. Numerous statements in the letter suggest that the communities addressed were largely Gentile in membership (1&nbsp;Peter 1:14, 18; 2:9-10; 4:3-4) even though abundant use is made of the Old Testament (1&nbsp;Peter 1:24; 2:6-7, 9-10, 22; 3:10-12), which suggests also that they had become acquainted with the scriptures in their [[catechesis|catechetical instructions]] before becoming committed Christians.