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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 [[Theology|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]] (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]] (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.