Jan 05, 2026
by Dr. James Fickenscher The Apostle Peter opens his first letter by writing to the “chosen exiles of the Dispersion” (1 Peter 1:1). Peter’s audience is Christians who were scattered across different regions, surrounded by people who do not share their faith in Jesus, far from home and far from one another. Peter is honest with them that their situation will bring trials, persecution, and the need to defend and explain their hope in Jesus. Difficult words! Even so, Peter assures them of their unity and hope in Christ. God the Father is at work in them according to His foreknowledge and plan (I Peter 1:2; 5:10). Across great distances, they are one in Christ Jesus (I Peter 2:24–25; 4:12–14). [...]
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