1 Peter
1 Peter 1
1 Peter 1:1
Of whom was Peter an apostle?
Peter was an apostle of Jesus Christ.
To whom did Peter write?
Peter wrote to the foreigners of the dispersion, the chosen ones, throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia.
How did the foreigners become the chosen ones?
The foreigners became the chosen ones according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, and by the sanctifying of the Holy Spirit.
1 Peter 1:2
How did the foreigners become the chosen ones?
The foreigners became the chosen ones according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, and by the sanctifying of the Holy Spirit.
1 Peter 1:3
What did Peter want the believers to have?
Peter wanted them to have grace and increased peace.
Who did Peter want to be blessed?
Peter wanted the God and Father of their Lord Jesus Christ to be blessed.
How did God give them a new birth?
God gave them a new birth in his great mercy.
1 Peter 1:4
Why would the inheritance not perish, become stained, or fade away?
Because the inheritance was reserved in heaven for them.
1 Peter 1:5-6
By what means were they protected in God's power?
They were protected through faith for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last times.
1 Peter 1:7
Why was it necessary for them to feel sorrow in many different trials?
It was necessary so that their faith would be tested, and that their faith would be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
What was more precious than gold which perishes?
Faith was more precious than gold.
1 Peter 1:8
Although the believers had not seen Jesus, what did they do?
They loved him and believed in him, and were very glad with unspeakable joy that was full of glory.
1 Peter 1:9
What did the ones who believed in him receive as the result of their faith?
They received the salvation of their souls.
1 Peter 1:10
About what did the prophets search and inquire carefully?
The prophets searched about the salvation the believers were receiving, about the grace that was to be theirs.
1 Peter 1:11
About what was the Spirit of Christ telling the prophets in advance?
He was telling them about the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow him.
1 Peter 1:12
Whom were the prophets serving by their searches and inquiries?
They were serving the believers.
Who desired the results of the prophets' searches and inquiries to be revealed?
Even the angels desired the results to be revealed.
1 Peter 1:13
What did Peter command the believers to do as obedient children?
He commanded them to prepare their mind to obey God, be sober in their thinking, and have complete confidence in the grace that would be brought them, and not to conform themselves to their former desires.
1 Peter 1:14
What did Peter command the believers to do as obedient children?
He commanded them to prepare their mind to obey God, be sober in their thinking, and have complete confidence in the grace that would be brought them, and not to conform themselves to their former desires.
1 Peter 1:15
Why did Peter say the believers should be holy?
Because the one who called them is holy.
1 Peter 1:16
Why did Peter say the believers should be holy?
Because the one who called them is holy.
1 Peter 1:17
Why should the believers spend the time of their journey in reverence?
Because they called as "Father" the one who judges impartially according to each person's work.
1 Peter 1:18
With what were the believers redeemed?
They were not redeemed with silver or gold, but with the honored blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.
1 Peter 1:19
With what were the believers redeemed?
They were not redeemed with silver or gold, but with the honored blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.
From whom had the foreigners, the chosen ones, learned foolish behavior?
They had learned the foolish behavior from their fathers.
1 Peter 1:20
When was Christ chosen, and when was he revealed?
He was chosen before the foundation of the world; he was revealed to the foreigners, the chosen ones, in what was then the last times.
How did the believers believe in God, and have faith and confidence in God?
Through Christ, whom God raised from the dead and to whom God gave glory.
1 Peter 1:21
How did the believers believe in God, and have faith and confidence in God?
Through Christ, whom God raised from the dead and to whom God gave glory.
1 Peter 1:22
How did the believers make their souls pure?
They made their souls pure by obedience to the truth for brotherly love.
1 Peter 1:23
How were the believers born again?
They were born again from imperishable seed, through the living and remaining word of God, not from perishable seed.
1 Peter 1:24
What is all flesh like, and what is its glory like?
Flesh is like grass; its glory is like the flower of grass.
1 Peter 1:25
What happens to the word of the Lord?
The word of the Lord remains forever.
1 Peter 2
1 Peter 2:1
What were the believers told to put aside?
They were told to put aside all evil deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.
1 Peter 2:2-3
Why were the believers to long for pure spiritual milk?
They were to long for pure spiritual milk that they might grow in salvation.
1 Peter 2:4
Who was the living stone who was rejected by people and chosen by God?
Jesus Christ was the living stone.
1 Peter 2:5-6
Who was the living stone who was rejected by people and chosen by God?
Jesus Christ was the living stone.
Why were the believers also like living stones?
They were like living stones because they were being built up to be a spiritual house.
1 Peter 2:7
Why did the builders stumble, disobeying the word?
The builders stumbled because they were appointed to do that.
1 Peter 2:8
Why did the builders stumble, disobeying the word?
The builders stumbled because they were appointed to do that.
1 Peter 2:9
Why were the believers a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's possession?
They were chosen so that they might anounce the wonderful actions of God.
1 Peter 2:10
Why were the believers a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's possession?
They were chosen so that they might anounce the wonderful actions of God.
1 Peter 2:11
Why did Peter call the beloved to abstain from sinful desires?
He called them to abstain so that those who might speak of them as having done evil would see their good behavior and praise God.
1 Peter 2:12
Why did Peter call the beloved to abstain from sinful desires?
He called them to abstain so that those who might speak of them as having done evil would see their good behavior and praise God.
1 Peter 2:13
Why were the believers to obey every human authority?
They were to obey every human authority because God wanted to use their obediene to silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.
1 Peter 2:14
Why were the believers to obey every human authority?
They were to obey every human authority because God wanted to use their obediene to silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.
1 Peter 2:15
Why were the believers to obey every human authority?
They were to obey every human authority because God wanted to use their obediene to silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.
1 Peter 2:16-17
Instead of using their freedom as a covering for wickedness, what were the foreigners, the chosen ones, to do?
They were to use their freedom to be servants of God.
1 Peter 2:18
Why were servants supposed to be subject to their masters, even the malicious ones?
Servants were supposed to be subject even to malicious masters because doing good and then suffering, being punished for it is praiseworthy with God.
1 Peter 2:19
Why were servants supposed to be subject to their masters, even the malicious ones?
Servants were supposed to be subject even to malicious masters because doing good and then suffering, being punished for it is praiseworthy with God.
1 Peter 2:20
Why were servants supposed to be subject to their masters, even the malicious ones?
Servants were supposed to be subject even to malicious masters because doing good and then suffering, being punished for it is praiseworthy with God.
1 Peter 2:21
Why were the servants called to suffer for doing good?
Because Christ suffered for them, leaving an example for them, and gave himself to the one who judges justly.
1 Peter 2:22
Why were the servants called to suffer for doing good?
Because Christ suffered for them, leaving an example for them, and gave himself to the one who judges justly.
1 Peter 2:23
Why were the servants called to suffer for doing good?
Because Christ suffered for them, leaving an example for them, and gave himself to the one who judges justly.
1 Peter 2:24
Why did Christ carry Peter, believers, and the servants' sins in his body to the tree?
He carried their sins so that they might have no more part in sin and live for righteousness, and because they were healed by his bruises.
1 Peter 2:25
After they all had been wandering away like lost sheep, to whom did they return?
They all returned to the shephered and guardian of their souls.
1 Peter 3
1 Peter 3:1-2
Why should wives submit to their husbands?
Wives should submit so that those husbands who are disobedient might be won without a word.
1 Peter 3:3
How should wives win their husbands?
Wives should win them with the inner person of the heart, not outward adornment.
1 Peter 3:4
How should wives win their husbands?
Wives should win them with the inner person of the heart, not outward adornment.
1 Peter 3:5
Which holy woman did Peter mention as an example of a wife who had confidence in God and submitted to her husband?
Peter mentioned Sarah as an example.
1 Peter 3:6
Which holy woman did Peter mention as an example of a wife who had confidence in God and submitted to her husband?
Peter mentioned Sarah as an example.
1 Peter 3:7
Why should husbands live worth their wives according to knowledge?
Husbands should live with their wives according to knowledge so their prayers are not hindered.
1 Peter 3:8
Why did Peter instruct all of the foreigners, the chosen ones, to be likeminded and to continue to bless?
Because they were all called to do so, that they might inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:9
Why did Peter instruct all of the foreigners, the chosen ones, to be likeminded and to continue to bless?
Because they were all called to do so, that they might inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:10
Why should the one who wants to love life stop his tongue from evil, and turn away from what is bad and do what is good?
Because the eyes of the Lord see the righteous.
1 Peter 3:11
Why should the one who wants to love life stop his tongue from evil, and turn away from what is bad and do what is good?
Because the eyes of the Lord see the righteous.
1 Peter 3:12-13
Why should the one who wants to love life stop his tongue from evil, and turn away from what is bad and do what is good?
Because the eyes of the Lord see the righteous.
1 Peter 3:14
Who were the ones who were blessed?
Those who suffered because of righteousness were blessed.
1 Peter 3:15
What were the believers told to do to maintain their confidence in God?
They were told to set apart the Lord Christ as precious in their hearts.
How were the believers always to answer everyone who asked about their confidence in God?
They were to answer always with meekness and respect.
1 Peter 3:16-17
How were the believers always to answer everyone who asked about their confidence in God?
They were to answer always with meekness and respect.
1 Peter 3:18
Why did Christ suffer once for sins?
Christ suffered once so that he would bring Peter and the believers to God.
1 Peter 3:19
Why were the spirits to whom Christ preached in the spirit now in prison?
The spirits who are now in prison were disobedient when the patience of God was waiting in the days of Noah.
1 Peter 3:20
Why were the spirits to whom Christ preached in the spirit now in prison?
The spirits who are now in prison were disobedient when the patience of God was waiting in the days of Noah.
1 Peter 3:21
What did God saving a few people through the water symbolize?
It symbolized the baptism that now saves the believer.
1 Peter 3:22
As Jesus is at the right hand of God in heaven, what must angels, authorities, and powers do?
They must all submit to him.
1 Peter 4
1 Peter 4:1-2
With what did Peter command the believers to arm themselves?
He commanded them to arm themselves with the same intention that Christ had when he suffered in the flesh.
1 Peter 4:3
Why did the Gentiles speak evil about the believers?
They spoke evil about the foreigners, the chosen ones, because they did not participate in sensuality, passion, drunkenness, carousing, wild parties, and in wicked idolatries like the Gentiles.
1 Peter 4:4
Why did the Gentiles speak evil about the believers?
They spoke evil about the foreigners, the chosen ones, because they did not participate in sensuality, passion, drunkenness, carousing, wild parties, and in wicked idolatries like the Gentiles.
1 Peter 4:5-6
Who is God ready to judge?
God is ready to judge both the living and the dead.
1 Peter 4:7-9
Why were the believers to be of sound mind and have fervent love for one another?
They were to do those things because the end of all things was coming, and for the sake of their prayers.
1 Peter 4:10
Why were each of the believers to use the gifts they had received to serve one another?
They were to use their gifts so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 4:11
Why were each of the believers to use the gifts they had received to serve one another?
They were to use their gifts so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 4:12
Why were the believers told to rejoice if they experienced the sufferings of Christ or were insulted for the name of Christ?
Because they were blessed if they were insulted.
1 Peter 4:13
Why were the believers told to rejoice if they experienced the sufferings of Christ or were insulted for the name of Christ?
Because they were blessed if they were insulted.
1 Peter 4:14
Why were the believers told to rejoice if they experienced the sufferings of Christ or were insulted for the name of Christ?
Because they were blessed if they were insulted.
1 Peter 4:15-16
For what actions were Christians not to be found guilty and suffer?
Christians were not to suffer as murderers, thieves, evildoers, or meddlers.
1 Peter 4:17
Why should the ungodly person and the sinner obey God's gospel?
Because even the righteous man is saved through difficulties.
1 Peter 4:18
Why should the ungodly person and the sinner obey God's gospel?
Because even the righteous man is saved through difficulties.
1 Peter 4:19
How were those who suffered according to the will of God to act?
They were to entrust their souls to the faithful Creator while they did good.
1 Peter 5
1 Peter 5:1
Who was Peter?
Peter was a fellow elder, a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a participant in the glory that will be revealed.
What did Peter exhort his fellow elders to do?
He exhorted them to tend the flock of God and look after them.
1 Peter 5:2-4
What did Peter exhort his fellow elders to do?
He exhorted them to tend the flock of God and look after them.
1 Peter 5:5
To whom were the younger men to submit?
They were to submit to the older men.
Why were all of them need to have humility and serve one another?
Because God gives grace to the humble, and so that God might exalt them in due time.
1 Peter 5:6
Why were all of them need to have humility and serve one another?
Because God gives grace to the humble, and so that God might exalt them in due time.
1 Peter 5:7
Why were all of them need to have humility and serve one another?
Because God gives grace to the humble, and so that God might exalt them in due time.
1 Peter 5:8
What were the people instructed to do?
They were instructed to be sober, to be watchful, to stand firm against the devil, and to be strong in their faith.
What is the devil like?
He is like a roaring lion stalking around, looking for someone to devour.
1 Peter 5:9
What were the people instructed to do?
They were instructed to be sober, to be watchful, to stand firm against the devil, and to be strong in their faith.
1 Peter 5:10-11
What would happen to the people after they had suffered for a little while?
God would perfect, establish, and strengthen them.
1 Peter 5:12
As whom did Peter regard Silvanus?
Peter regarded Silvanus as a faithful brother.
What did Peter say about what he had written?
He said that what he had written was the true grace of God.
1 Peter 5:13
Who greeted the believers and how were they to greet one another?
She who was in Babylon, and Mark, Peter's son, greeted them; they were to greet one another with a kiss of love.
1 Peter 5:14
Who greeted the believers and how were they to greet one another?
She who was in Babylon, and Mark, Peter's son, greeted them; they were to greet one another with a kiss of love.