Peter encourages "elect exiles" with the reality that our salvation in Christ and our standing in God's Kingdom is utterly secure. 

Peter calls believers to holy living and spiritual growth even through persecution.

As we walk through the wilderness of life, we don't walk alone. God has given us a wonderful resource called The Church to strengthen and encourage us.


From how we relate to civil authority to how we interact at home, Christians are called to represent Jesus well .

Because there is sure vindication in Christ for whatever we might face, let’s aim to be faithful witness who proclaim the truth with our lips and model it with our lives.

As Christians, we will likely experience the rejection of our culture. But, we can grow through those things to better represent Jesus.

In perilous times the people of God are called to prayer sincerely, love deeply, and serve faithfully.

Through persecution, Christians can rejoice because the Lord promises to use difficulty to make us more like Him.

Peter offers advice to church leaders and encouragement to those who they serve.


Peter closes out his letter to elect exiles with a sobering reminder and wealth of resources for our walk in the wilderness.