Peter encourages his readers to endure suffering and persecution by giving themselves entirely to God. This was a church that encountered trouble from the society and culture she found herself in. Those who persevere in faith while suffering persecution should be full of hope for they will one day fully experience the salvation promised to them.
1 Peter 1:1-12: The Salvation of the Church
1 Peter 1:13-25: The Hope of the Church
1 Peter 2:1-12: The Calling of the Church
1 Peter 2:13-3:12: The Church Scattered
1 Peter 3:13-4:6: The Suffering of the Church
1 Peter 4:7-19: The Church as a Light
1 Peter 5:1-14: The Leadership of the Church