In light of Christ’s suffering, we are to die to the old life and live a transformed life in “these last days.”

Jesus provides the pattern of suffering for the sake of righteousness.

Peter issues a call to righteous living in the midst of acute suffering and persecution.

Peter explains the virtue of submission in the wife-husband role responsibilities.

The virtue of submission is applied to the primary economic institution of the ancient world and to the family.

Peter challenges us to see ourselves as sojourners and exiles conducting ourselves honorably, highlighting the virtue of submission to the authorities in our lives.

To receive Christ makes us “living stones,” part of the new building God is constructing with Jesus as our cornerstone and peak-stone serving as priests offering daily sacrifices to our God.

Peter summarizes the position of believers and their relationship with the heavenly Father, one characterized by reverence, faith, hope and love.

Peter emphasizes the life of faith in a Savior prophesied in the Spirit-inspired Old Testament, which results in a life of hope and holiness.

Peter reviews the incredible blessings of salvation in Jesus Christ and the “living hope” to which the Father is calling us.