Peter urges the Saints to make their calling and election sure—Prophecy comes by the power of the Holy Ghost.

The elders are to feed the flock of God—Humility and godly graces lead to perfection.

Peter explains why the gospel is preached to the dead—Saints should speak as the oracles of God—The righteous will be tried and tested in all things.

Husbands and wives should honor each other—Saints should live by gospel standards—Christ preached to the spirits in prison.

Converts are newborn babes in Christ—He is the chief cornerstone—Saints hold a royal priesthood and are a peculiar people—Saints are in subjection to the laws of man.

The trial of our faith precedes salvation—Christ was foreordained to be the Redeemer.

CHAPTER 5: Misery awaits the wanton rich—Await the Lord’s coming with patience—The elders are to anoint and heal the sick.

Wars are born of lusts—The friends of the world are the enemies of God—Sin is failure to walk in the light we have received.

JAMES CHAPTER 3: By governing the tongue, we gain perfection—Heavenly wisdom is pure, peaceable, and full of mercy.

CHAPTER 2: God has chosen the poor of this world who are rich in faith—Salvation is gained by keeping the whole law—Faith without works is dead.