First Peter is a letter of encouragement (1 Peter 5:12). The theme of suffering runs throughout the letter, but so also does the theme of glory (see 1 Peter 1:7-8, 11, 21; 2:12; 4:11-16; 5:1, 4, 10-11).
One of the encouragements that Peter gives suffering saints is the assurance that their suffering will one day be transformed into glory.

Dr. Bob Jones, Sr. said, “Your character is what God knows you to be; your reputation is what men think you are.” Abraham Lincoln put it this way: “Character is like a tree and reputation is like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.” This dynamic study concentrates on the Biblical attributes, attitudes, and actions of a maturing Christian; and how one may obtain them.

This course covers important Bible doctrines, including the attributes of God, the person and work of Christ, the ministry of the Holy Spirit; and teachings regarding man, Satan, angels, the church, and end-time events. Added emphasis is placed on Christian living.