1 Peter

Share this College Devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful, life-transforming devotional. You were begotten by God through Jesus Christ. When you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, instantly you are a new creation. When you are in Christ, you are made new.  Through the Blood of Jesus, you are new in Him. Let God lead your heart as you read this message.

Begotten By God

Most men want to live with purpose—to matter, to build something lasting. But many feel stuck, grinding through life without real traction. In 2 Peter 1:5–7, Peter offers more than advice—he gives a blueprint for becoming the kind of man God uses. These seven virtues aren’t just ideals; they’re forged in real life and proven in action. This isn’t a passive Bible study—it’s a challenge. A call to grow. To live a faith that works in boardrooms, backyards, and beyond. It’s about becoming a man shaped by the Spirit and strengthened through gritty, everyday obedience.

Built for Impact

No matter what trials come our way, we can rise up and stand firm in our faith. In fact, part four of this 4-part Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel is designed to help you grow in your knowledge of God, expand your love for Him, and give you the courage to live out the truth of Scripture in every season—especially the heavy ones.

Rise Up & Stand Firm—A Study of 1 Peter (Part 4)

In “Triumph over Trials,” we will study the books of First and Second Peter. These letters remain as relevant today as when Peter first wrote them and provide an invaluable compass for navigating life in these challenging times.  

Love God Greatly - Triumph Over Trials - 1 and 2 Peter

Written to the Christians scattered in different places who are facing injustice and persecutions as their faith is at odds with the surrounding cultures, Apostle Peter encourages readers to remain a holy people, submitting to authority, repaying evil with good, serving one another as a church. Strangely enough, this letter is a timely wake-up call for Christians who are living in an age filled with frustration, rage, and disappointment.

Through the Bible: 1 Peter

This devotion (taken from Book of 1 Peter) will equip you with biblical truths, and guide you to practice it daily as you continue your walk of faith in Christ.


Book of 1 Peter

Feeling alone in your faith? The book of 1 Peter offers encouragement and hope to believers who feel like they are living in exile. Discover how God's Word endures, how to stand firm in challenging times, and how to live out your faith in practical ways. Join us in exploring how God's grace sustains us and how we can participate in his mission, even in seasons of struggle.

1 Peter: Peace in Exile

This reading plan is part of a series that will take you through the entire New Testament in a year. Each month's plan covers a specific book or books. October focuses on 1 Peter, James, Jude, and 1 Corinthians. The plan is designed to be used with a small group of friends. Read the daily passage first, reflect on one or all of the questions, and try the engagement practice.


New Testament in a Year: October

1 Peter was written to the “elect exiles of the Dispersion” (1 Peter 1:1), a group of believers forced to flee their homes and lives due to persecution. Although they lost much, Peter reminds his readers that they have “an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading” (1 Peter 1:4). Truly, Jesus is our Living Hope, transcending all our difficulties to provide hope and courage amid opposition.