Peter, preacher and teacher

Peter preached mainly to the Jews. He taught both through his preaching and his letters.

Peter's commission

Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.

Peter quoted from the OT in his teaching

Referring to the death of Judas: Acts 1:16, Acts 1:20; Acts 2:16–20, Acts 2:25–28, Acts 2:34–35; Acts 3:22–23, Acts 4:11; 1 Peter 1:15–16, 1 Peter 1:24–25, 1 Peter 2:6–8, 1 Peter 3:5–6, 1 Peter 3:12, 1 Peter 3:14, 1 Peter 3:20, 1 Peter 4:18, 1 Peter 5:5; 2 Peter 2:5–9

Peter taught about Jesus Christ

About the life and miracles of Jesus Christ

Acts 2:22 See also Acts 10:36–39; 2 Peter 1:17–18

Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.

About Jesus Christ's suffering and death

Acts 2:23 See also Acts 3:13–15, Acts 4:10, Acts 5:30, Acts 10:39; 1 Peter 2:22–23, 1 Peter 3:18

He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.

About the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Acts 2:24 See also Acts 2:31–32, Acts 3:15, Acts 4:10, Acts 5:30, Acts 10:40–41; 1 Peter 1:3, 1 Peter 1:21, 1 Peter 3:18

But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip.

About the ascension and exaltation of Jesus Christ

Acts 5:31 See also Acts 2:33, Acts 2:36, Acts 3:13; 1 Peter 1:21, 1 Peter 3:22

God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.

About the second coming of Jesus Christ

1 Peter 5:4 See also 1 Peter 1:7, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 4:13; 2 Peter 3:10–13

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Peter taught about salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ

Acts 4:12 See also Acts 2:38, Acts 3:19, Acts 10:43

Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

Peter taught that God cared for all people

Acts 10:34, Acts 15:7–9

Peter wrote his first letter to encourage Christians

1 Peter 1:1, 1 Peter 5:12 See also 1 Peter 2:1 He exhorted them to live holy lives; 1 Peter 2:13–14 They must obey authority; 1 Peter 3:161PE 1 Peter 4:12–16, 1 Peter 4:19 1 Peter 5:10 God will vindicate and save his people.

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect who are exiles of the Dispersion throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen

Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.

Peter wrote his second letter to strengthen Christians who were at risk from false teaching

2 Peter 1:12 See also 2 Peter 1:16 He reminded them of the truth of the gospel; 2 Peter 2:3 He warned them of the judgment awaiting false teachers; 2 Peter 3:13 They must keep alive their hope in the coming day of the Lord.

Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.