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3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: 8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: 9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. 10 Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: 11 Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. 12 Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into. 13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: 15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. 17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, 21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. 22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: 23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. 24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: 25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. |
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2. Who are the elect? 3. In what way are true Christians "strangers" (v.1). 4. Why were these believers "scattered"? (v.1) What is the meaning of the word? 5. Define "foreknowledge." in verse 2. 6. Explain how God has "begotten us again". (verse 3). 7, Why do Christians have a lively hope? (v.4). 8. List the four signs of the Christian’s inheritance as stated in verse 4. 9. How does verse 5 relate to Galatians 2:16? 10. What is the result of Christ's faith working in us? (v.5). 11. Why do Christians "greatly rejoice, though now for a season"? Explain this phrase in verse 6. 12. Explain how Romans 6:22 relates to 1 Peter 1:9. 13. What, specifically, did the prophets want to know? (verse 10) 14. By what Spirit did the prophets speak? (Explain your answer.) Does 2 Peter 1:21 help with your answer? 15. How are a Christian’s blessings superior to an angel‘s? Explain verse 12. 16. What is the spiritual portrait contained in the phrase: "gird up the loins of your mind" in verse 13? 17. How does Peter appeal to his readers to live holy lives in verses 13-16? 18. How does God judge according to verse 17? 19. What do vv. 18,19 say about the the precious blood of Jesus? 20. What are we not redeemed with? (v.18). 21. What are we redeemed with? (v.19). 22. What does the word foreordined mean in verse 20 and how is it used in this context? 23. To whom is our faith and hope to be in? (v.21) 24. What is the nature of the seed by which we were begotten? (verse 23). 25. Where in the Old Testament do we find the prophecy quoted by Peter in vv.24,25? 26. The last word in 1 Peter 1 is the word "you". To whom does this word refer? |
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4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. 6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. 7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, 8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. 11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; 12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. 13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; 14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. 15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: 16 As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. 17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. 18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. 19 For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. 20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. 21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: 24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 25 For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. |
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28. What are the five evil characteristics listed in verse 1? 29. What is guile in verse 1? What did Nathanael say about Jesus in John 1 that relates to the word guile? 30. What is a hypocrite? (v.1) 31. How many times does the word all appear in verse 1 in the King James Version? Why do you suppose that is so? 32. Explain how Ephesians 4:22-31 relates to verse 1. 33. In what ways are we to be like newborn babes? (v.2). How can we be both babes and mature? 34. How does one "taste" the graciousness of the LORD? (v.3). 35. How does Hebrews 6:5-10 relate to verse 3? 36. Would "rejected" be a better translation than disallowed in verse 4? 37. In what way does the Bible describe what type of stones Christians are to be ? (v.5).
38. What type of house are Christians said to be built upon in verse 5? 39. How are Christians a holy priesthood? 40. How does verse 5 relate to Revelation 1:6? 41.Show at least two general ways in which our sacrifices are different from those in the Old Testament. What is the difference between the Old and New Covenants? 42. What is the significance of Christ being called the chief cornerstone? (verse 6). 43. Who are the "builders" mentioned in verse 7?
44. What Psalm is quoted in verse 7? 45. Why was and is Jesus a stumblingblock to the Jews? 46. What does it mean to stumble at the Word?
47. Which of these verses least relates to verse 8? 48. How does verse 8 relate to Proverbs 16:4? 49. Discuss the contrast in vv.8 and 9. 50. TRUE or FALSE: Verse 9 is speaking about the eternal church. 51. Does the position of New Testament priest require infer any duties with this position? Is it God working in us? 52. What are darkness and light a contrast of in verse 9? 53. Explain how unbelievers are "not a people" according to verse 10. 54. Explain how the words "stranger" and "pilgrim" are used in verse 11. 55. What do the lusts of the flesh wage war against? (v.11) 56. Who are the Gentiles of verse 12? 57. What is the day of visitation in verse 12? Is it safe to say the last day? 58. Why are we to be subject to every ordinance of man? (v.13). 59. In what way are we to understand the word "every" in verse 13 that would harmonize with the entire Bible?
60. Which verse least relates to verse 16? 61. What are the 4 exhortations given in verse 17? 62. Should we always approach God with fear and trembling? 63. Show how verse 17 fits with Galatians 6:8-10. 64. What does the word froward mean in verse 18? 65. What should always be the reason behind the suffering and persecution one receives from the world? 66. In what ways according to verse 21 is Christ an example for us? 67. How closely should His example be followed? 68. Explain how verse 22 relates to 2 Corinthians 5:21. 69. Explain in detai lhow verse 23 relates to Isaiah 53:7. 70. Verse 25 describes Christ in what two terms relating to the Christian soul. 71. Explain the importance of the teaching found in verse 25.
72. Which is the best title for 1 Peter 2
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8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. 10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: 11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. 13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? 14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: 16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. 17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing. 18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: 19 By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; 20 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. 21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: 22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him. |
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74. Provide at least two other verses from the New Testament that relate to a wife's subjection to her husband. 75. What phrase is used in verse 1 that described a husband who is a non-believer. 76. Explain the phrase "without the word" in verse 1. 77. What does the word "conversation" refer to in verse 1? 78. What type of fear is spoken of in verse 2? 79. What are the 3 outward adornments mentioned in verse 3? 80. How does 1 Timothy 2:9 and its context relate to verse 3 here in 1 Peter 3? 81. Is verse 3 teaching that it is a sin for a woman to waer braids? Is Peter abolishing the use of the things in verse 3 altogether? 82. Who is to receive a womans primary attention? 83. According to verse 4, what type of spirit identifies with a true Christian woman. 84. What Old Testament woman is mentioned in verse 6 as an example? 85. What did Sarah call her husaband? (verse 6). 86. What else can a Christian woman learn from the example of Sarah? (verse6) 87. What does the phrase "are not afraid with any amazement." mean? (verse 6b). 88. How is the wife the weaker vessel? 89. What is the "grace of life" mentioned in verse 7? 90. How does Ephesians 5:25-30 relate to verse 7?
91. Which verse least relates to verse 7? 92. What does it mean to be of "one mind" in verse 8? 93. What does the word compassion mean in verse 8? 94. What should we do instead of rendering evil for evil according to verse 9? 95. Can the instructions in vv.10-12 lead to a happier life? 96. Describe how Proverbs 16:7 relates to verse 13. 97. How does Matthew 5:10 parallel with 1 Peter 3:14? 98. Explain the phrase "be not afraid of their terror" in verse 14. 99. Explain the importance of the teaching in vv.15,16. 100. How can we keep a good conscience? (v.16) 101. According to verse 16, for what shout a child of God not suffer? 102. What should be the reason for our sufferings? 103. Please explain how Hebrews 9:26-28 relates to 1 Peter 3:18. 104. Explain the phrase "being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: " in verse 18b. 105. Who or what are the spirits in prison? (verse 19). 106. How did or does Christ preach to the spirits in prison? (verse 19) 107. When were they disobedient? (v.20). 108. What is the "longsuffering of God" mentioned in verse 20? 109. How does Romans 2:4 relate to 1 Peter 3:20? 110. How does Acts 16:33 relate to verse 1 Peter 3:21? 111. How does Hebrews 9:14 relate to verse 1 Peter 3:21? 112. According to God in verse 21; what is baptism not for? 113. Why do you think 1 Peter 3:21 has been often misunderstood? 114. Explain the phrase " the answer of a good conscience toward God" in verse 21. 115.Why was Jesus baptized in water? 116. Who are the angels, authorities and powers mentioned in verse 22?
117. What title best fits 1 Peter 3?
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4 Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: 5 Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. 6 For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. 7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. 16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. 17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? 18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? 19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator. |
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119. How does 1 Corinthians 2:16 relate to verse 1? 120. Does the Phrase “he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin’’ in verse 1 refer to Jesus or the elect? 121. How does Romans 6:2 relate to verse 2? 122. Why should Christians not associate with the wicked? 123. Why do you think specific sins are mentioned in verse 3? 124. What does the word strange mean in verse 4? 125. At what point was the gospel preached to the dead? (verse 5) 126. Explain the phrase "judged according to men in the flesh" in verse 6. 127. What does the word "flesh" mean in verse 6? 128. Does "the end of all things is at hand" in verse 7 mean the end of the world? 129. How is one “sober unto prayer”? 130. Do you think the statement "And above all" in verse 8 points to something of extreme importance? 131. Please explain in detail how love covers a multitude of sins. Use at least 2 other verses in your answer.
132. What verse is least similar to verse 9? 133. What do vv.10,11 teach Christians? 134. Relate 2 Corinthians 1:5 to verse 13. 135. How do Christians share the sufferings of Christ? (v.13) 136. What does "reproached" mean in verse 14? 137. Why would a Christian be reproached? 138. Explain verse 15. 139. By what name should the elect glorify God? (v.16) 140. Explain how James 2:7 relates to verse 16. 141. Where (in what city) were the disciples first called Christians? Back up your answer with scripture. 142. What other verse previously studied in 1 Peter 4 is most similar to verse 16?
a.) verse 5 143. What is the judgement spoken of coming upon the church in verse 17? 144. Why should the apostate church be judged first? 145. How does verse 17 relate to 1 Timothy 3:15? 146. Explain the phrase "if the righteous scarcely be saved" in verse 18. 147. Answer the 2 questions asked in vv.18,19 using the Bible as its own divine commentary. 148. What does verse 19 teach us about suffering?
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5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand. 13 The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son. 14 Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen. |
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a.) Psalm singing b.) Peter's ministry in Macedonia c.) Serve God willingly 150. What does "filthy lucre" mean in verse 2? 151. Is the command in verse 3 disobeyed in many churches today? 152. What is a better translation of the word "ensamples" in verse 3? 153. Does verse 4 speak refer to the second coming of Christ? 154. Does verse 5 still apply to us today? Explain. 155. Cite at least 4 other verses that relate to humility. (v.5). Use a concordance if you have to. 156. Explain how both Luke 22:26 and 1 Timothy 5:1 relate to 1 Peter 5:5. 157. How does Luke 14:11 relate to verse 6?
158. Which verse is least related to 1 Peter 5:7? 159. Explain how Romans 8:28 & 1 Corinthians 1:9 are related to verse 10.
160. Which verse in 1 Peter 4 is most similar to 1 Peter 5:11? 161. Who is Silvanus in verse 12? What other name is he known by? Tell what else you know the Bible teaches about this Christian. 162. Who is Marcus in verse 13? What does Acts 12:12 and its context tell about him? 163. In what sense does verse 14 apply to Christians of today?
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