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The Word Is Alive First Peter. Summary Narrated by Tony Gillon. Summary. The letter is from the apostle Peter It was addressed to Christians in Asia Minor It was written in Rome circa AD62/63. The map shows all the places named by Peter. Summary.
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The Word Is AliveFirst Peter Summary Narrated by Tony Gillon
Summary • The letter is from the apostle Peter • It was addressed to Christians in Asia Minor • It was written in Rome circa AD62/63.
Summary • The letter was written to encourage its recipients to endure their sufferings.
Summary • The letter was written to encourage its recipients to endure their sufferings. • They are reminded of the eternal rewards for doing so.
Chapter One • Peter greets the recipients of the letter.
Chapter One • Peter greets the recipients of the letter. • Peter exhorts them to faith in Christ.
Chapter One • Peter greets the recipients of the letter. • Peter exhorts them to faith in Christ. • They must endure this time of suffering for the end is approaching.
Chapter Two • The exhortation to holiness is continued.
Chapter Two • The exhortation to holiness is continued. • Christians are to obey the civil authorities.
Chapter Three • Peter speaks about the relationship between husbands and wives. • He also speaks of the duty of a slave towards his master. • The chapter concludes by showing how Christ was preached in the antediluvian world of Noah.
Chapter Four • The work of a Christian is twofold: • Doing the will of God. • Suffering his good pleasure.
Chapter Four • Disciples are called to be self-disciplined and to live Godly lives.
Chapter Four • Disciples are called to be self-disciplined and to live Godly lives. • Individuals are encouraged to endure their suffering and reminded of its purpose.
Chapter Five • Peter addresses the elders. • Peter addresses the rest of the church. • He once again calls them all to endure. • Peter closes with final salutations and an apostolic benediction.
