Christian Living in a Secular World – A Study of 1 Peter 3

Christian Living in a Secular World

I. Introduction

A. Overview of 1 Peter 

B. Theme: Living faithfully in a secular world

II. Instructions for Wives and Husbands (1 Peter 3:1-7)

A. Wives: Submission with a gentle and quiet spirit

B. Husbands: Honor and understanding

III. Living in Harmony with Others (1 Peter 3:8-12)

A. Call to unity, sympathy, love, and humility

B. Responding to evil with blessing

C. The importance of seeking peace and righteousness

IV. Suffering for Doing Good (1 Peter 3:13-17)

A. Encouragement to remain faithful despite suffering

B. Overcoming fear and standing firm in faith

C. Being prepared to defend the faith with gentleness and respect

V. Christ’s Example of Suffering and Victory (1 Peter 3:18-22)

A. Christ’s suffering for the righteous and unrighteous

B. His victory over sin and death

C. The significance of baptism in salvation

VI. Discussion Questions

A. How is submission godly?

B. How is sympathy and compassion crucial in helping one another live in a pagan world?

C. What connection exists between seeking peace with loving life and seeing good days?

D. What does submission have to do with not giving way to fear?

VII. Additional Scriptures

Proverbs 31:10-12, Isaiah 53:5, Micah 6:8, Matthew 5:9-12, Matthew 5:44, Romans 8:18, Romans 12:16-18, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Ephesians 5:22-25, Colossians 2:15, Colossians 3:18-19, Galatians 6:9, Philippians 2:3-4, James 1:2-4, James 1:19-20, 2 Timothy 3:12, Hebrews 12:2-3