What is the function of temple imagery in 1 Peter 4? The concern of this essay is the importance of the temple imagery that forms the substructure in 1 Peter 4. Johnson argues for the function of Malachi 3 as part of that substructure in 1 Peter.

This article examines how Peter in 1 Peter 4:12-19 uses the imagery of Malachi 3 of the Lord coming as the refiner's fire to refine his servants. By using this imagery Peter identifies believers as the new temple of God, and encourages them in their suffering.

How should believers view suffering, especially the kind that comes as a result of them being followers of Christ? With a focus on the relevant passages in 1 Peter 4, the author addresses this issue and points towards the glory that is to be attained at the end.

With reference to 1 Peter 4:1-3, the article defines the mindset and lifestyle that a believer has to have in the new life, especially in view of sin and the commandments of God.

This article is a Bible study on 1 Peter 4:1-6.

This article is a Bible study on 1 Peter 4:7-11.

This article is a Bible study on 1 Peter 4:12-19.

The Christian life is a battle, in battle you must be armed. This reflection on 1 Peter 4:1 encourages us to arm ourselves with the thought that we hvae died to sin.