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This reference work covers major aspects of five theological disciplines: biblical, systematic, historical, dogmatic, and contemporary theology. It is the perfect study tool for the layman and a helpful refresher for the scholar.

suffering. He was addressing Hebrew Christians who were suffering for their faith (1 Pet. 1:1). Peter wrote to encourage them and explain how believers ought to react to suffering, especially when the sufferings were undeserved (1 Pet. 1:6). Peter wrote words of caution and encouragement regarding suffering. First, believers should expect trials and suffering and prepare their minds for it since Christ also suffered (1 Pet. 1:11; 4:12; 5:9). Second, believers should rejoice amid suffering because