Peter's First Epistle, written to persecuted Christians in Asia Minor, opens with a profound Trinitarian affirmation, grounding their identity in God's eternal election, sanctification by the Spirit, and redemption through Christ's blood, affirming that their suffering does not negate their divine citizenship. Peter addresses a people who feel like strangers and exiles in their own culture, encouraging them to see that their current displacement actually points to their Heavenly status—they are elected by God the Father, set apart by the Spirit, and cleansed by Christ's sacrifice, making them a holy nation. Far from despair, this reality calls for joy and steadfast hope, rooted in the resurrection of Jesus and the promise of an imperishable inheritance reserved in heaven. The greeting of 'grace and peace' is not a mere formality but a powerful declaration of their present reconciliation with God and their ongoing need to be reminded of the abundant, multiplying grace and peace they already possess in Christ. This truth is embodied in the Lord's Supper, where believers, regardless of earthly rejection, are invited to a table of divine grace and reconciled fellowship, celebrating the peace that transcends the world.