Believers should be prepared to suffer for righteousness because it is the salvation pattern established by Christ.

The Lord is a holy king who assures his exiled people that he will reign righteously by judging their enemies and by mediating forgiveness for them; therefore worship him.

Christians are called to holy behavior in relationships in order that they might inherit the promised hope.

The demand for holy behavior calls Christians to submit to human authority

God has created a new people to serve as priests who proclaim the Gospel while living holy lives in this world.

As children of God, be obedient to your Father, especially through loving the brethren.

Praise God for the hope to which we have been called through Jesus Christ

Hope in Christ’s reward calls for holiness of life, especially a midst suffering.

Unbelief deludes us into thinking the resurrection is nonsense but faith sees its reality and responds accordingly.