1. Men wither away like grass, but the word of the Lord endures forever (1 Pet. 1:22–25).
2. We are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own special people (1 Pet. 2:9).
3. Christ suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God (2 Pet. 3:18).
4. The apostles did not follow cunningly devised fables when they spoke of Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty (2 Pet. 1:16–18).
5. The Lord is not slack concerning His promises, but longsuffering, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Pet. 3:9).

In 1 & 2 Peter, God is glorifying Himself through holiness and truth, so that He might demonstrate His superior goodness in the salvation sinners, the damnation of the wicked, and for the preservation of His people, for His eternal glory, and their eternal joy.

“Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ…” 

1 Peter 1:1

“Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ…”

2 Peter 1:1

1 Peter is addressed to “the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia” (1 Pet. 1:1). While 2 Peter does not contain as specific an introduction, it appears to be a follow-up letter to the same recipients (2 Pet. 3:1).

“In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.”

1 Peter 1:6–9

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”

1 Peter 5:8–11

“And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.”

2 Peter 1:19–21

1. We ought to abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul.
2. Wives should be submissive to their husbands and husbands should be understanding and give honor to their wives.
3. We should remember that the Scriptures were written by men who spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

1 Peter

1. Greeting to the Elect Pilgrims (1 Pet. 1:1–2)
2. A Heavenly Inheritance and the Fullness of Salvation (1 Pet. 1:3–25)
3. Growing Like Newborn Babes (1 Pet. 2:1–10)
4. Living Before the World and Enduring Suffering (1 Pet. 2:11–4:19)
5. Elders, Shepherd the Flock (1 Pet. 5:1–8)
6. Be on Guard - the Devil Walks Like a Roaring Lion (1 Pet. 5:8–11)
7. Farewell (1 Pet. 5:12–14)

2 Peter

1. Greeting the Faithful (2 Pet. 1:1–2)
2. What God Has Provided for His Children (2 Pet. 1:3–21)
3. How God Governs All Things (2 Pet. 2:1–3:13)
4. Final Call to Be Steadfast (2 Pet. 3:14–18)