College Press Bible Study Textbook Series
1 Peter 3 - Introduction
QUESTIONS OVER CHAPTER THREE
CONCERNING WIVES, 1 Peter 3:1-6
1.
The first verse tells us wives are to be in subjection to their husbands in like manner, Like what or whom?
2.
What other Scriptures can you cite in the New Testament concerning a wife's subjection to her husband?
3.
What expression does Peter use to describe the unchristian husband?
4.
How might an unchristian husband be won without the word? Give two possible explanations of this expression.
5.
An unchristian husband then, primarily observes the _________ of his wife?
6.
Her chaste behavior is to be coupled with fear. Define fear as it is used here.
7.
What three outward adornments of a woman are here mentioned?
8.
Concerning this outward adornment, the Apostle said, let it not be. Is this latter statement to be understood as a total ban on these things? (Explain why or why not before proceeding to the next question.)
9.
How do we know he is not abolishing their use entirely?
10.
What is to receive a woman's primary attention?
11.
What kind of spirit is she to have?
12.
What Old Testament woman is used here as an illustration of subjection?
13.
What title did she give her husband?
14.
May a woman today be a daughter of Sarah? How?
15.
The Christian woman is not to be put in fear by any terror. Explain this statement in its context.
CONCERNING HUSBANDS 1 Peter 3:7
16.
How does a husband act toward his wife in like manner?
17.
Describe how a husband would act who dwelt with his wife according to knowledge.
18.
In what way is a wife the weaker vessel?
19.
Husband and wife are joint-heirs of the grace of life. What is this?
20.
Describe how poor domestic relations can hinder prayer life. (Note: Wives are to memorize 1 Peter 3:1-6, and husbands, 1 Peter 3:7, plus another New Testament passage, such as Ephesians 5:25-30.)
21.
Define likeminded and compassionate. (1 Peter 3:8.)
22.
Rather than render evil for evil, or reviling for reviling, we should _____________________________________________.
23.
What is God's prescription for happiness?
24.
How is this prescription seen in 1 Peter 3:10-11?
25.
Give two explanations of 1 Peter 3:13.
26.
Which one is favored in view of 1 Peter 3:14?
27.
Explain the phrase fear not their fear, 1 Peter 3:14.
28.
Memorize (including where found), 1 Peter 3:15-16.
29.
What elements are found in a good conscience?
30.
For what should a Christian not suffer?
31.
What should always be the reason a Christian suffers mistreatment?
32.
Why does Peter bring the death of Christ into the picture here?
33.
Explain: being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, 1 Peter 3:18.
34.
Who or what are the spirits in prison?
35.
How did Christ preach to them?
36.
When did this preaching take place?
37.
When were these spirits disobedient?
38.
If you believe Christ preached to these spirits between His death on the cross and His resurrection, please explain the following:
a.
What did He preach to them?
b.
Why were these particular people (the dead antediluvians) preached to and not others?
c.
Could Christ have preached the message of Salvation to them? If so, how is 2 Peter 2:4-5; 2 Peter 2:9, to be understood?
d.
Could He have preached the Gospel, including His resurrection? (See 1 Corinthians 15:1-58.)
e.
How do you reconcile Luke 16:24-28 with this teaching?
(It is understood that a doctrine may be true even though all its details may not be understood, yet a doctrine must harmonize with other Biblical teachings.)
39.
How was Noah's family saved through water?
40.
Of what is this a true likeness?
41.
How can water save us? Is not the principle of the Jews true, who can forgive sins, but God alone? (Luke 5:21.)
42.
What is baptism not for, according to Peter?
43.
What does it obtain for one?
44.
Explain the phrase interrogation of a good conscience toward God, 1 Peter 3:21.
45.
Baptism is effectual because of what great event in the life of Jesus?
46.
Who are the angels, authorities, and powers of 1 Peter 3:22?
47.
What does 1 Peter 3:22 show about the final outcome of Christ's sufferings?