Peter believed in several doctrines that are contrary to modern thinking, according to the document. Specifically, Peter believed that the gospel is factual rather than fictional, that there are real future rewards for believers, that spiritual growth is necessary, and that local church involvement is important. The document examines what doctrines Peter upheld based on his writings in 1 and 2 Peter and considers what he would stand for in today's religious world.

1. THINGS PETER BELIEVED IN
FROM 1 & 2 PETER
WHAT WOULD PETER STAND FOR IN OUR RELIGIOUS WORLD
TODAY?

2. CONTRARY TO MODERN THINKING, PETER
BELIEVED:
• 1 PETER
1:12,22; 2 PETER 1:12; 2:2
• 1 PETER
1:23-25
•
1 PETER 4:11
• 1 PETER 1:2,22; 4:17

3. CONTRARY TO MODERN THINKING, PETER
BELIEVED:
• THE GOSPEL IS FACTUAL, NOT FABLE OR FICTION – 1 PETER 5:1; 2 PETER
1:16-21
• THE REALITY OF FUTURE REWARDS -1 PETER 1:3-4; 5:4; 2 PETER 3:10,13
• THE NECESSITY OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH – 1 PETER 2:2; 2 PETER 1:5-10;
3:17,18
• LOCAL CHURCH INVOLVEMENT – 1 PETER 2:17; 3:8; 4:8,9,10; 5:1-5