1 Peter 1:1-2

I. INTRODUCTION 1:1-2

Peter began this epistle in the manner that was customary in his day. [Note: See Philip L. Tite, "The Compositional Function of the Petrine Prescript: A Look at 1 Peter 1:1-3," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 39:1 (March 1996):47-56.] He introduced himself and his original readers, and he wished God’s blessing on them to prepare them for what he had to say. He prepared them for dealing with trials by reminding them of who they were, what they had, and where they were going (1 Peter 1:1-5).