Welcome to the Paul Tripp podcast where pastor and bestselling author Dr. Paul David Tripp

connects the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life. Who do you think you are? Do you find your

identity in your family or your career or your social status? Or do you find your ultimate identity in Christ?

In today's episode, we're going to begin a brand new Bible study in 1st Peter with Paul Tripp.

In this new study, Paul wants to help you think through your new identity in Christ and what that

means for your life.

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Now in today's first segment, Paul wants to answer the question, why should you study

First Peter?

Well, I'm excited about this year we're going to spend together doing the gospel one chapter at a time.

This year we're going to spend in First Peter.

And I just love, love First Peter.

I mean, I actually love the whole Bible, but there's something particularly sweet and important

about this passage of scripture for our generation of believers.

Maybe I say it this way.

I am absolutely convinced you will find yourself in First Peter.

You'll find your questions in First Peter. You'll find your questions in First Peter.

You'll find your struggles in First Peter.

You'll find some riches that maybe you didn't know were yours in First Peter.

In many ways, I think that this little letter is a very modern, contemporary.

Here's why Peter's writing to Gentiles.

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