New Testament Survey

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

I AND II PETER

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

• Name the author of the books of I and II Peter.
• Identify to whom each book was written.
• State the purpose for the books of I and II Peter.
• Write the Key Verses of each book from memory
• State the Life and Ministry Principle for each book.

I PETER

INTRODUCTION

AUTHOR: Peter

TO WHOM: Exiles being persecuted for their Christian faith

PURPOSE: To warn of the danger of persecution from those outside of the Church.

KEY VERSE: I Peter 4:12-13

LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: Response to persecution should be based on Scriptural principles.

MAIN CHARACTERS: Peter, Silvanus, Marcus

OUTLINE

I. Greeting: I Peter 1:1-2