I Peter

1. Greetings (1.1-2)
2. Salvation as participation in community (1.3-2:10)
   1. Born as God's people through Christ (1.3-12)
   2. Living the life of holiness and love (1.13-25)
   3. Growing up as God's people; maturity and mission (2.1-10)
3. The Responsibilities of Being God's People (2.11-4.11)
   1. Mutual respect as the mark of God's people (2.11-3.12)
      1. Respect for Gentiles and political leaders (2.11-17)
      2. Submission of slaves to masters from the model of the Servant (2.18-25)
      3. Deference of wives and husbands to each other (3.1-7)
      4. Unity, love, and humility (3.8-12)
   2. Suffering and vindication (3.13-4:6)
      1. The reality of unjust suffering (3.13-17)
      2. The example of Christ (3.18-22)
      3. Present liberation, future vindication (4.1-6)
   3. Love for one another (4.7-11)
4. The Responsibilities of a Community of Faith (4.12-5:14)
   1. The fiery ordeal and faithfulness (4.12-19)
   2. Unity, humility, and diligence (5.1-11)
5. Final Greetings (5.12-14)

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