Interpretations in 1 Peter

1. "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ" The author of 1 Peter claims to be the apostle Peter. Most Bible scholars, however, believe it was forged. (According to Acts 4.13, Peter was illiterate.) 1:1

2. "Submit yourselves ... to the king ... for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well."
   Monarchy is the Biblically-approved form of government whose purpose is to punish evildoers and praise do-gooders. 2:13-14

3. "For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men."
   Donald Rumsfeld sent this verse to inspire the troops during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. 2:15

4. Does God approve of slavery? 2:18

5. Should women have the same rights as men? 3:1

6. Is Jesus God? 3:21-22

7. The Watchtower Society teaches that there is no consciousness after death. But if that is so, then how could Jesus have preached to the "spirits in prison?" 3:19, 4:6