Peter writes to elect strangers scattered throughout Asia Minor, chosen according to God's foreknowledge, sanctified by the Spirit for obedience and blood-sprinkling of Jesus Christ, and begotten again to a living hope through the resurrection. Their imperishable inheritance is reserved in heaven, though now they suffer various trials that test and purify faith more precious than perishable gold, leading to praise, honor, and glory at Christ's appearing. The prophets searched diligently concerning this salvation, ministering not to themselves but to those now receiving the gospel; therefore believers must gird up their minds, be holy as God is holy, and love fervently from pure hearts as those redeemed not with silver or gold but with Christ's precious blood.
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Galatia
View on MapGalatia was a region in central Asia Minor where Paul established several churches during his missionary journeys. He wrote the letter to the Galatians to combat the teaching that Gentile Christians must follow Jewish law, powerfully arguing that salvation comes through faith in Christ alone.
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Living HopeChapters 1:1-12
New birth, imperishable inheritance, tested faith.
Holy LivingChapters 1:13-2:10
Be holy, living stones, royal priesthood.
Submission and SufferingChapters 2:11-4:19
Elder InstructionsChapters 5
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Written to Scattered Strangers
First Peter is addressed to believers scattered across five Roman provinces in Asia Minor. Peter calls them 'elect exiles' and 'sojourners,' encouraging them to stand firm in suffering and view themselves as temporary residents on earth.
1 Peter 1:1