1 Peter is a New Testament Epistle (Letter), specifically classified as a “General Epistle” or “Catholic Epistle.” Peter addressed this Epistle to the Jewish Christians scattered throughout Asia Minor who were suffering for their faith in Christ.
- “That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ” (1 Pet 1:7).