1 Peter Chapter 3 (Bible Study) (1 of 2)

1 Peter 3: Christian Conduct in Home and Church, and Christ's Suffering. (1 of 2)
1 Peter 3 teaches that suffering produces Christian conduct both in the home and the church. Wives, even if married to unbelievers, are encouraged to submit voluntarily to their husbands and win them through pure conduct rather than preaching. Husbands are instructed to honor their wives as the weaker vessel to maintain unity and effective prayer. Christian conduct in the church involves being like-minded, compassionate, refraining from evil speech, and pursuing peace. Suffering for righteousness is to be expected and embraced. Believers should sanctify the Lord in their hearts and be prepared to explain their hope with gentleness. The chapter also explains Christ's suffering and resurrection, highlighting that He preached through Noah in the days before the flood, and baptism symbolizes salvation through faith in Christ's resurrection and the Holy Spirit's work. Christ now reigns at God's right hand, with all powers subject to Him.