First and Second Peter are grouped in what are called the General Epistles, written to the Church at large. The theme of First Peter is the refining and growth potential in our sufferings, 1Pe 1:3, 1Pe 1:6; 1Pe 2:2. This epistle was written to believers scattered by persecution throughout Asia Minor (1 Pe 1:1). The date was circa 64-65 A.D.—the beginning of Nero’s persecutions. First Peter is the best known and loved of these epistles, called by E.J. Goodspeed, “One of the most moving pieces of persecution literature.” This epistle is written to suffering believers, and is styled by Isaac Walton as, “affectionate, loving, lowly, and humble.” This epistle conveys an intense expectation of the Lord’s return as seen in 1Pe 1:5, 1Pe 1:7, 1Pe 1:13, 1Pe 2:12, 1Pe 4:13, 1Pe 4:17, 1Pe 5:1, 1Pe 5:4.
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Isa 55:1-11; Jud 3 Contending for the faith; 1Pe 3:15; Authenticity of the Bible discussion--most tested book in world history; the Bible is the most thoroughly reliable book on the face of the earth; Bible confirms Science: Gen 2:2; Heb 4:4; Psa 102:25-27; Pro 8:27; Isa 40:22; Job 26:7; Job 37:16; Ecc 1:7; Reliability of the Bible based on its Author, God the Holy Spirit: Eph 3:5; 2Sa 23:2; 2Pe 1:21; Mat 4:4; Deu 8:3; Bible claims divine authority for everything that is written in the Bible: 2Ti 3:16; Mat 22:43; 1Co 2:13; Even down to the smallest letter in a word, the Bible is the accurate word from God: Mat: 5:18; Overall evidence of authenticity begins with the testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ: Mat 5:17-18; Joh 10:35; Mat 15:3; Mat 22:29; Joh 17:17; Mat 12:40; Mat 19:4-5; Joh 3:12; Mat 24:37-38; Bible's authenticity based on thousands of biblical fragments, specific prophecies fulfilled, the astounding fact of unity in 66 books, 40 authors, 3 languages written over 1500 years; 15 main points from Summary of Principles of Interpretation
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