TCP 22: 1 & 2 Peter

Question 1

THEME of 1 Peter

Answer 1

Obedience in Suffering

Question 2

FAITH IS TESTED BY SUFFERING

Answer 2

1 Peter 1:6-7

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, as was necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith- more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire- may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Question 3

LONG FOR THE WORD

Answer 3

1 Peter 2:2

Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up to salvation-

Question 4

ELECTED TO PROCLAIM CHRIST

Answer 4

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Question 5

PURPOSE OF GOVERNMENT

Answer 5

1 Peter 2:14

or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good.

Question 6

CHRIST OUR EXAMPLE IN SUFFERING

Answer 6

1 Peter 2:21

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.

Question 7

HE COMMITED NO SIN

Answer 7

1 Peter 2:22

He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth.

Question 8

MARRIED TO UNBELIEVING SPOUSE

Answer 8

1 Peter 3:1-6

Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives- when they see your respectful and pure conduct. Do not let your adorning be external- the braiding of hair, the wearing of gold, or the putting on of clothing- but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious. For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their husbands, as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening.

Question 9

UNDERSTAND YOUR WIFE

Answer 9

1 Peter 3:7

Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.

Question 10

SPIRITUAL GIFTS: SERVING AND SPEAKING

Answer 10

1 Peter 4:10-11

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies- in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Question 11

GOD’S WILL: OBEDIENCE IN SUFFERING

Answer 11

1 Peter 4:19

Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

Question 12

ELDERS SHEPHERD THE FLOCK

Answer 12

1 Peter 5:1-4

So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

Question 13

CLOTHE YOURSELF WITH HUMILITY

Answer 13

1 Peter 5:5-6

Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,

Question 14

CAST YOUR CARES

Answer 14

1 Peter 5:7

casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

Question 15

THEME of 2 Peter

Answer 15

False Teachers

Question 16

ALL WE NEED FOR GODLINESS

Answer 16

2 Peter 1:3

His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,

Question 17

GROWTH BRINGS ASSURANCE

Answer 17

2 Peter 1:8-10

For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins. Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.

Question 18

SCRIPTURE OVER EXPERIENCE

Answer 18

2 Peter 1:19

And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts,

Question 19

THE PROCESS OF INSPIRATION

Answer 19

2 Peter 1:20-21

knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

Question 20

FALSE TEACHERS DESCRIBED

Answer 20

2 Peter 2

But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. And in their greed they will exploit you with false words..

Question 21

EXPECT FALSE TEACHERS

Answer 21

2 Peter 2:1

But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.

Question 22

GOD’S PATIENCE ALLOWS FOR REPENTANCE

Answer 22

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.

Question 23

GROW IN GRACE

Answer 23

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.