The New Testament Book of 1st Peter

 1st Peter Theme

 Those   who persevere in faith while suffering persecution should be full of   hope, for they will certainly enjoy end-time salvation since they are   already enjoying God’s saving promises here and now through the death   and resurrection of Christ.

Peter   encourages his readers to endure suffering and persecution by giving   themselves entirely to God. They are to remain faithful in times of   distress, knowing that God will vindicate them and that they will   certainly enjoy the salvation that the Lord has promised. The death and   resurrection of Christ stand as the paradigm for the lives of  believers.  Just as Christ suffered and then entered into glory, so too  his  followers will suffer before being exalted.