Outline of I Peter I. Introduction 1:1-2 II. The Christian's destiny: salvation 1:3-2:10 A. The plan of salvation--the first doctrinal section 1:3-12 B. The products of salvation 1:13-25 C. The purpose of salvation 2:1-10 III. The Christian's duty: subjection 2:11-3:12 A. The root of subjection--a godly life 2:11-12 B. The realms of subjection 2:13-3:12 IV. The Christian's discipline: suffering 3:13-5:11 A. Suffering as a citizen 3:13-4:6 B. Suffering as a saint 4:7-19 C. Suffering as a shepherd 5:1-4 D. Suffering as a soldier 5:5-11 V. Conclusion 5:12-14