A people belonging to God "Put you are a
chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging
to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out
of darkness into his wonderful light."
(I Peter 2:9)
1. Grace and salvation (1:1-2:10)
a. Hope (1:1-12)
b. Holiness (1:13-21)
c. Harmony (1:22-2:10)
2. Grace and submission (2:11-3:12)
a. Authorities (2:11-17)
b. Masters (2:18-25)
c. Home (3:1-7)
d. Church (3:8-12)
3. Grace in suffering (3:13-5:11)
a. Jesus is Lord (3:13-22)
b. Attitude of Christ (4:1-11)
c. Christ's name is glorified (4:12-19)
d. Look for the chief shepherd (5:1-6)
e. Dependence (5:7-11)