Drive Thru History: Bible Backroads

Peter's First Letter

First Peter (“1 Peter”) is a letter written by the apostle Peter to the “pilgrims of the Dispersion” (the “scattered exiles”). These were followers of Jesus spread throughout various regions of the Roman Empire. The main themes of the letter are hope in the midst of suffering, the importance of living a holy life, and the certainty of an eternal future with Jesus in heaven.