Continuing Through Suffering

As Peter closes his first epistle, he uses the standard protocol of the day, but puts a uniquely Christian flavor to it. Starting with his doxology in verse 11, to his greetings and final blessing, Peter reminds us of the main principles that he brought out in the content of this letter. With a focus on the grace of God in verse 10, and God's purpose in our suffering at the end of that verse, we are reminded as believers that even in our suffering we are to continue in our worship of the Lord, our faithful service to God, our love for one another, and in the peace that only God can provide.