The Journey Through 1 Peter
Some thirty years after Jesus’ death and resurrection, the apostle Peter wrote the first of his two New Testament letters. He writes to Christians in various Roman provinces in Asia Minor, emphasizing the greatness of Christ’s salvation and how it should affect believers’ daily lives. The other major theme in 1 Peter is suffering for the Christian faith. The apostle instructs his readers on the proper attitude to have when persecution comes and even points to God’s purposes in allowing it to happen. Though written nearly two millennia ago, Peter’s letter has much to say to present-day Christians, who are increasingly under attack throughout the world.
