Vjera u Prvoj Petrovoj poslanici
FAITH IN THE FIRST LETTER OF PETER

Summary/Abstract: Exploring the topic of faith in the First Letter of Peter, the author of this article speaks about the position of the recipients of the letter. He analyses their close sociological context as well as the broader historical context of social conditions in the Roman Empire. The article also gives an overview of the structure of the First Letter of Peter. Then it analyzes individual occurrences of the terms “faith/to believe” in their closest biblical-theological context. The focus is on faith as a means by which God’s power protects us for salvation (1 Pet 1:5); faith that will gain praise and glory and honor (1:7); the purpose of faith – that is, the salvation of souls (1:9); faith presented as knowledge (1:14); the relationship of faith and hope in God (1:20-21); and faith’s final goal – by faith and love the Christian enters into a spiritual house of holy priesthood (2:4-10). In the last section of the article the author gives a very concise overview of practical consequences, i.e. acts of faith as reflected in the specific attitude of Christians towards socio-political realities, and in the obligations of their own lives (such as slaves, women, men) and before the forthcoming eschaton.

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