In the opening of his letter, Peter addresses believers as “elect exiles”—those chosen by God yet living as outsiders in the world. He reminds them that their identity is rooted in the foreknowledge of God the Father, the sanctifying work of the Spirit, and the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Though scattered across different regions, they are unified by a shared calling to live in obedience and hope. Peter’s greeting of multiplied grace and peace sets the tone for a letter filled with encouragement for those navigating life as faithful followers of Christ in a broken world.