1 Peter 2:11-3:7

Peter was chosen by Jesus to be both a pastor and an evangelist. As a pastor, he is deeply committed to caring for the flock (the church) that God has entrusted to him. Because of that, much of 1 Peter is devoted to helping Christians stay strong in their faith. But as an evangelist, Peter has a strong desire to invite new people into the Kingdom of God. In this section of the Bible, we see Peter's dual emphasis on pastoral care and evangelism come into focus. Peter calls us to resist the temptations we face so we can stay strong in our faith, while also calling Christians to live with such grace and humility in our world that others are invited into God's Kingdom.