| 1. Those who suffer as Christians will be exalted. | 1:6–9; 2:18–25; 3:13–22; 4:12–19 |
| 2. The church of Jesus Christ is the new temple, the new Israel, the new people of God. | 1:1–2; 2:4–10 |
| 3. Believers should set their hope on their end-time inheritance. | 1:3–9, 13–16 |
| 4. Christ died as a substitute for sinners, and his death is the basis for their new life. | 1:17–21; 2:24; 3:13–22 |
| 5. Christ’s suffering is an example to his disciples. | 2:21–23 |
| 6. At his resurrection, Christ triumphed over his enemies. | 3:18–22 |
| 7. Christians should live righteously in their homes and in society. | 2:11–3:7 |
| 8. New life in Christ is the basis for a life of love and holiness. | 1:3; 1:13–2:3 |