2020 Topics in 1 Peter
Although 1 Peter is a short letter, it touches on various doctrines and has much to say about Christian life and duties. We can see several principal themes. For example, it can be characterized as a letter of separation, of suffering and persecution, of suffering and glory, of hope, of pilgrimage, of courage, and as a letter dealing with the true grace of God. Peter says that he has written "encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God".
We will be exploring several topics, drawing from passages interwoven into 1 Peter. The topics are as follows:
1. Introduction & Recipients of the letter
2. Salvation: past, present, future
3. Cornerstone & Spiritual House
4. Royal Priesthood, Holy Nation