- Status of the Christian [1-3]
- Praise for Redemption [1:1-14]
- Prayer for Revelation [1:15-23]
- Position of the Christian [2:1-3:13]
- Prayer for Realization [3:14-21]
- Christian Practice [4-6]
- Unity in the Church [4:1-16]
- Holiness in Life [4:17-5:21]
- Private and Public Responsibilities [5:22-6:9]
- Conduct During Conflict [6:10-24]