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