Teaching about the Holy Spirit is not so prominent in the letter as it is in the writings of Paul, but it is not lacking. 1:2 refers to the work of the Holy Spirit in the new people of God who were made a holy people by his Spirit, I: 12 refers to the Spirit of Christ. Christians are to be a 'spiritual temple' and offer 'spiritual and acceptable sacrifices' (2:4). The Spirit of God rests on the Christians who are insulted because of Christ (4 :14).