This is another attempt to sketch the eschatological narrative that underlies 1 Peter and shapes the theological content of the Letter. Those circumstances are narratively or dynamically or historically constructed; and the theological content is what Peter has to say in the light of that construction. They make it clear that the Letter was written to address the present situation of a particular group of churches in the light of an impending event. Peter carefully explains why: it is so that their faith may result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ 1:7). In the second passage Peter emphasizes that they still face a fiery trial 4:12), but the end of all things is at hand 4:7), and he assures them that they have