Expecting Persecution and Rejoicing in Union with Christ  Main Idea of 1 Peter:  1 Peter is a letter of living hope, written to encourage Christians who are suffering as exiles in a hostile world. It calls believers to stand firm in their faith by remembering their secure identity in Christ, living holy lives, and looking forward … Continue reading REFLECTIONS FOR A NEW HEART: Suffering as a Privilege (1 Peter 4:12-16)