Temporary Residents Engaged in Spiritual Warfare

Living Hope (1:1-12) leads to Focused Commitment (1:13-2:10) which leads to Spiritual Warfare (2:11-4:11)

Peter Issued Seven Appeals Related to Spiritual Warfare in 2:11-4:11

An Appeal to Understand the Christians’ Status as Aliens and Strangers in This World

An Appeal to Endure Persecution for the Advancement of Christ’s Cause

An Appeal to Submit to Appropriate Authorities

An Appeal to Scripture ()

An Appeal to Godly Living

An Appeal to

An Appeal to the Perfect Example of Christ

An Appeal to the Purpose of Christ = the Salvation of Lost Sinners