Book by Book: I Peter is part of the ongoing Book by Book series that covers the various books of the Bible and is hosted by Rev. Richard Bewes and Dr. Paul Blackham, pastors at All Souls Church in London, England. This edition, devoted to the book of I Peter, features guest teacher, Don Carson, Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity. In the book of I Peter, the apostle Peter encourages suffering and persecuted Christians to remain loyal to Christ. He calls us to live holy lives, looking to Christ as our example. Jesus has shown the pattern of suffering first, then glory later. Therefore believers can endure trials now because our eyes are fixed on our future hope. Peter explains how believers should live during difficult times and outlines the right attitude to have about persecution.