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Updated 02/2024

 

CHAPTER 1

  1. We are chosen by God to be sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to God and to lead holy lives while being cleansed of our sins through the blood of Christ.
  2. We must maintain our faith for salvation for the last day.
  3. We are tested to see if our faith is genuine so it may be praised, honored, and glorified at Jesus' return.
  4. You receive the salvation of your soul at the end of your faith.
  5. We must be obedient children to the Father in all things, not conforming to our former lusts.
  6. We must be holy for He is holy.
  7. God will judge according to each one's work without partiality.
  8. Jesus was ordained as the Lamb before the foundation of the world, (even before Satan tempted Eve).
  9. We purify ourselves by obeying the truth (the word of God).

CHAPTER 2

  1. a. As newborn babies who need milk, we need the Word. b. We must grow to maturity as children of God. Maturity is evidence of our conversion and ensures salvation of our souls.
  2. By seeing our good works and conduct done in the name of the Lord people will not be able to speak evil of us but will glorify God.
  3. Our spiritual sacrifices are the sacrifice of self, of the will, of the heart, acts of worship, praise, prayer, and thanks.
  4. We are to be submissive to the government and slaves to their masters
  5. Our patient suffering when others mistreat us though we have done good is commendable before God..
  6. Jesus did not sin or return evil for evil. He suffered quietly and submissively.

CHAPTER 3

  1. A wife should follow her husband and his leadership for God appoints him as the head.
  2. By her chaste or pure conduct a wife can influence a man who is not obeying the Lord.
  3. A woman’s beauty is in her heart not in her outward physical appearance.
  4. A woman’s gentle and quiet spirit is precious in God’s eyes.
  5. A husband should honor his wife as a weaker vessel and help her physically and spiritually.
  6. We sanctify Christ as Lord in our hearts by being followers of all that is good and in the will of God and able to give a reason of the hope that is in you.
  7. The spirits in prison are the lost generation of people who died in the flood of the earth. All these were before either covenant of God.
  8. Baptism is the outward sign of your commitment to God and His covenant through Jesus.

CHAPTER 4

  1. We should not live for our lusts but seek to do the will of God.
  2. The spiritually dead were preached to so that they might be converted and live according to the Spirit.
  3. Love for your neighbor will prevent and forgive sin between you.
  4. By standing firm against reproach and unashamed for the name of Christ we show glory to Him and to God.
  5. Judgment begins at God’s house - the believers. We are the living example of His righteousness.
  6. A righteous person is scarcely saved ["It is hard for him to be saved...." (NIV)]. We must maintain our faith and trust in God even under persecution and suffering.
  7. We must commit our souls to God in doing good even when suffering and being persecuted.

CHAPTER 5

  1. a. Overseers should not serve as strict lords or masters but lead by example. b. They should not seek dishonest gain.
  2. We must be sober or self-controlled and vigilant against all the devil’s works.
  3. In our sufferings and trials will we will mature and God will perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle us in our works for the Lord.