Key themes and Teachings
what does Peter call believers, symbolizing their temporary stay on earth?
Strangers and exiles (1 Peter 2:11)
To whom were the letters of 1 and 2 Peter addressed?
To the scattered Christians in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia (1 Peter 1:1).
What does Peter warn believers to be on guard against?
Being led astray by the error of lawless people (2 Peter 3:17)
What does Peter say believers should do with all their anxieties?
Cast them on God because he cares for them. (1 Peter 5:7)
According to Peter, what has God given believers that pertains to life and godliness?
His divine power and promises (2 Peter 1:3)
What does Peter say is "imperishable, undefiled, and unfading?
The inheritance kept in heaven for believers. (1 Peter 1:4)
Who does Peter use as an example of someone rebuked for greed in 2 Peter?
Balaam (2 Peter 2:15)
What Old Testament event does Peter use as an example of God's judgment on the ungodly?
The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. (2 Peter 2:6)
What does Peter tell wives to use to win over their unbelieving husbands?
Their pure and respectful conduct. (1 Peter 3:1-2)
What qualities does Peter encourage believers to add to their faith?
Goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love (2 Peter 1:5-7).
What reason does Peter give for believers to rejoice, even during trials?
Trials test their faith, which is more valuable than Gold. (1 Peter 1:6-7)
According to 1 Peter, who is “like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”?
The Devil (1 Peter 5:8)
What does Peter warn scoffers will say about the promise of Christ's coming?
"Where is the promise of His coming? Everything has continued the same since the beginning of creation" (2 Peter 3:4)
According to Peter, how should believers treat one another above all?
With love, because love covers a multitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:8)
What does Peter say will happen to the heavens and the earth on the Day of the Lord?
The heavens will dissapear with a roar, and the elements will melt with fire. (2 Peter 3:10)
What quality does Peter say believers should strive to add to their faith first?
Virtue (2 Peter 1:5)
Which Old Testament event does Peter reference as an example of God rescuing the righteous?
Noah and the floor (2 Peter 2:5)
What does Peter compare false teachers to, showing their destruction nature?
Dogs returning to their vomit and pigs wallowing in the mud. (2 Peter 2:22)
What does Peter urge elders to do for the flock of God?
Shepherd the flock willingly, not under compulsion or selfish gain (1 Peter 5:2)
According to 2 Peter, why is the Lord not slow in keeping His promises?
He is patient wanting everyone to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9)
According to Peter, how are believers "being built up" in their faith?
As a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood offering spiritual sacrifices (1 Peter 2:5)
What group of beings does Peter say were cast into chains of darkness for their sins?
Fallen angels (2 Peter 2:4)
What does Peter say about the timing of the Day of the Lord, and how should believers respond?
It will come like a thief, and believers should live holy and godly lives in anticipation. ( 2 Peter 3:10-11)
What does Peter say believers should arm themselves with, because Christ suffered in the flesh?
The same way of thinking or the same mind as christ. (1 Peter 4:1)
What reason does Peter give for living holy and godly lives while waiting for the Lord's return?
Because everything will be destroyed, and we should live in a way that hastens the coming of the day of God. (2 Peter 3:11-12)