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