A Study of 1 Peter (Student Guide)

Student Guide:

More than ever, Christians in America are being challenged, ridiculed, and canceled because of their faith and biblical worldview. Bishop Eldred Sawyer commissioned this study because current events demand that modern-day believers be adequately armed with the spiritual weapon of suffering. Nearly two thousand years ago, Peter wrote to Christians enduring persecution under the cruel and ruthless Roman Empire:

“Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin…” (1 Peter 4:1 NKJV)

When believers arm or equip themselves with suffering, it becomes a powerful weapon against the enemy. Conversely, when suffering is held improperly, such as with a victim mentality or defeatist attitude, it will cut an individual to shreds. The New Testament teaches believers to trust God in the trials of life, expecting a fruitful outcome, and to rejoice because of that fact.

This ten lesson study examines each chapter in the Apostle's first letter. It challenges the reader with thought-provoking and biblically sound questions. How could Christians live successfully under Roman tyranny? The answers might surprise you. See for yourself how relevant this message is for today's believers.