1 Peter is a New Testament letter by the Apostle Peter, encouraging Christians facing persecution in Asia Minor to remain steadfast in their faith by focusing on their secure hope in Christ's resurrection, living holy lives, submitting to authority, and doing good to glorify God, even as "strangers and exiles" in a hostile world, following Jesus' example of suffering. The core message is enduring hardship through godly conduct, recognizing this suffering as a way to share in Christ's glory and grow in character.