Dictionary of Bible Themes Peter preached mainly to the Jews. He taught both through his preaching and his letters. John 21:17Peter's commission Acts 1:16,20Peter quoted from the OT in his teaching Referring to the death of Judas: Acts 2:16-20,25-28,34-35Acts 3:22-23; 4:11 On the day of Pentecost: 1 Peter 1:15-16,24-25; 2:6-8; 3:5-6,12,14,20; 4:18; 5:52 Peter 2:5-9 Writing to Christians in Asia Minor: Acts 2:22Peter taught about Jesus Christ See also About the life and miracles of Jesus Christ Acts 10:36-392 Peter 1:17-18 Acts 2:23 See also About Jesus Christ's suffering and death Acts 3:13-15; 4:10; 5:30; 10:391 Peter 2:22-23; 3:18 Acts 2:24 See also About the resurrection of Jesus Christ Acts 2:31-32; 3:15; 4:10; 5:30; 10:40-411 Peter 1:3,21; 3:18 Acts 5:31 See also About the ascension and exaltation of Jesus Christ Acts 2:33,36; 3:131 Peter 1:21; 3:22 1 Peter 5:4 See also About the second coming of Jesus Christ 1 Peter 1:7,13; 4:132 Peter 3:10-13 Acts 4:12 Peter taught about salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ See also Acts 2:38; 3:19; 10:43Acts 10:34; 15:7-9 Peter taught that God cared for all people 1 Peter 1:1; 5:12Peter wrote his first letter to encourage Christians See also 1 Peter 2:11 Peter 2:13-14 He exhorted them to live holy lives 1 Peter 3:16They must obey authority 1 Peter 4:12-16,191 Peter 5:10 They must endure suffering and injustice as Jesus Christ did: God will vindicate and save his people. 2 Peter 1:12Peter wrote his second letter to strengthen Christians who were at risk from false teaching See also 2 Peter 1:162 Peter 2:3 He reminded them of the truth of the gospel 2 Peter 3:13He warned them of the judgment awaiting false teachers See also They must keep alive their hope in the coming day of the Lord. 7754 preaching7797 teaching 8414 encouragement 8749 false teachers |
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