We live in a culture which has taken some biblical words and used them in a way that redefines and cheapens them so that they no longer mean what the bible means. In other words, you need to be saved from the devil who is a liar and a murderer and is trying to destroy as many human beings as he can so that he is not alone in hell. Benefit from the incredible wisdom of charles spurgeon, passage by passage. In 2 peter, peter calls for faithfulness and confronts corrupt teachers who distorted the message about jesus. From one of the most popular names in evangelical theology, wayne grudem, comes this magnificent little commentary on 1 peter. Peter wrote this letter at the outbreak of neros persecution, urging his readers to have hope and courage in the midst of terrible affliction. By peters striking this note of suffering early in his letter, he was only stressing that which had been stressed by the master himself mark 8. Mar 30, 2008 peter has been the accepted author of these letters from the earliest days of the church. This volume collects his thoughts on 1 peter in a commentary format, with illustrations and applications culled from his sermons and writings. David guzik commentary on 1 peter 1 discusses what it means to be saved and. God himself safeguards this perfect inheritance, which can never. Peter wrote to dispersed believers and encouraged them as they suffered persecution from government and society. Read 1 peter commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
A trinitarian salvation accomplished by the father, son. See under the outline in the introduction for discussion of themes recurring. Expanding your concept of ministry study questions relates to 1 peter 4. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 peter and more. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to those who are elect exiles of the dispersion in pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia. Now we live with great expectation, 4 and we have a priceless inheritancean inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to gods elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia and bithynia, 1 peter 1. By peter s striking this note of suffering early in his letter, he was only stressing that which had been stressed by the master himself mark 8. There are voices that contend that peter is not the author of this epistle and that the date of the letter needs to be set somewhat later. Below, you can find all the video from our look at the book weekend on 1 peter 23. The one revealed in scripture easter victory of the lords anointed. In this newest addition to the acclaimed becnt series, respected new testament scholar karen h.
Desiring god see pipers book beyond the bounds open. Some refer wherein, to the salvation mentioned above. Despite being nontechnical commentaries, tyndale commentaries are nevertheless exegetical and discuss the major issues scholars are concerned with in ordinary language. Peter has been the accepted author of these letters from the earliest days of the church. The word obedience stands alone grammatically and refers to the initial acceptance of the gospel.
These verses link the unveiling of jesus christ with our future and all that the father is working out. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 peter 1 and more. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Much like that commentary, this commentary on 1 peter is also a good one, especially in light of the little scholarship on either of the peters. Apr 01, 2005 in this newest addition to the acclaimed becnt series, respected new testament scholar karen h. Unto whom it was revealed the salvation they searched and inquired into, and the grace of it.
The biblical book of 1 peter is a letter for our time. The letter was written to christians in asia minor 1. For he was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you what is the meaning of 1 peter 1. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on the book of 1 peter picking up today in chapter 3, verse. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because god raised jesus christ from the dead. The indispensable macarthur commentary on the new testament. Spurgeons writings on the bible fill dozens of volumes. Verse 3 recalls to us our status as children of god, reminding us that our hope lies in the resurrection from the dead, when we will be composed of spirit, able to inherit the kingdom see i corinthians 15. If peter is indeed the author then the letter must be dated prior to 64 a. Peter keeps the history of the deluge before his eyes, finding a parallel to the state of the jews in his own time in that of the antediluvians in the days of noah. If that is done to a man who is guilty he has no room to complain. Their inquiry into the sufferings of christ and the glories that should follow, would lead to a view of the whole gospel, the sum whereof is, that christ jesus was delivered for our offences, and raised again for our justification. At that time berodachbaladan the son of baladan, king of babylon, sent letters and a present to hezekiah, for he heard that hezekiah had been sick. Peter, from a mosaic icon in naves of the patriarchal basilica of st.
He reminds them again that their real home is not in this world 1 peter 1. He was born in bethsaida and lived in capernaum where he followed the occupation of fishing. Christians today will also find in peter s letter a wealth of practical counsel on how to. To be buffeted means to be treated roughly for ones wrong doing. By these last times is meant this present dispensation, the dispensation of grace under which we live, and they are called the last times chiefly for two reasons 1. Howard marshall conveys that with astute observation in 1 peter, his commentary.
Grudems work on the epistle of i peter is a contribution to the tyndale new testament commentaries, a popular series designed to help the general bible reader understand clearly what the text actually says and what it means, without overdue dependence on scholarly technicalities. Mcknight refers to cloud and townsend in the bridging section on 1 peter 3. Peter may have been referring to the new testament book of mark. Best commentary on 1 peter commentaries on 1 peter.
John macarthurs versebyverse exposition helps you see the theological ramifications of peters words and how they speak to christians today who are facing trials. Kjv bible verses from 1 peter offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in the. Peter seems to savor every aspect of salvation as he spells it out in the first 12 verses. His first name was simon, and jesus christ gave him the surname of peter, which signifies a rock, as a commendation of his faith, and to denote that he should be an eminent pillar in the church of god, gal. Among the niv commentaries in this series, the mcknight commentary on 1 peter is a gem. Daniel was a man greatly beloved and inspired, yet he understood by books and study. Verses 12 open by identifying the author as peter, an apostle of jesus christand the recipients as the chosen ones who are living as foreigners exiles in the dispersion in pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia all located in asia minorknown today as turkey. Jobes, who has published only one article on 1 peter prior to this commentary, relies extensively on the secondary especially englishlanguage literature, reporting agreements and disagreements fairly and accurately and ably. Saint or sinner study questions relate to 1 peter 1 and 2. Peter was the one who ran with john the disciple to the tomb on the morning of the resurrection, after hearing the report of the women that the body of jesus was not in its tomb john 20. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. Grudem provides his readers with all the typical fair of the tyndale series but is exceptional at making cloudy issues clear and for persuading his audience using evidence. This application seemed reasonable and appropriate on the touchy question of obedience.
The degree to which the tyndale new testament commentary series fulfills its stated goal, to help the nontechnical reader to understand his bible better has been shown uniformly excellent throughout the series. Delivered from a pastors heart for his congregation, readers will find this volume. He was brought to jesus by andrew, his brother, and became one of the leaders of the apostles, both before and after christs death. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. As a competent guide to the content and message of 1 peter, the commentary is sure to win a wide circle of readers. His name used to be simon, but jesus changed it to peter john 1. God says it five times in the book of leviticus see 11. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to gods elect, exiles scattered throughout the. As a young church in a hostile environment, peter s first readers found in his letter encouragement, not just for facing suffering, but for living responsibly in the world as faithful disciples of jesus christ. Tom constables expository notes on 1 peter this is also available in the.
Verses 1820 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. May 22, 2011 sermon brainwave podcast brainwave 176. Marshall currently serves at the chair of the tyndale fellowship. What the prophets sought and angels desired desiring god. Of which salvation the prophets have inquired they greatly desired the coming of the saviour, and to see him. He should take it patiently on the ground that it was coming to him. He went, not by a local motion, but by special operation, as god is frequently said to move, gen. It is of the utmost importance, then, to keep in with the holy ghost. Joel does a fine job with peter, giving the background, views on authorship and even the context of peters reason for writing the letter. Watch our overview video on 2 peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on peters second letter. At that time berodachbaladan the son of baladan, king of babylon, sent letters and a present to. You can find the best commentary on 1 peter for you using the tools on the right side.
Andrews expositional commentary series is the result of years of careful preparation and biblecentered preaching. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner,for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 5. A free bible commentary on the first letter of peter in easyenglish. The author was the apostle peter, whose name before he became a disciple, was simon. Zerrs commentary on selected books of the new testament. Even when believers face suffering and hostility, they can rest in their salvation, live out their testimony, and look forward to jesus return. This volume features jobess own translation of the greek text and detailed interaction with the meaning of. The apostle thomas called jesus my lord and my god john 20.
Howard marshall 1934 2015 is emeritus professor of new testament exegesis and honorary research professor at the university of aberdeen in scotland, specifically in the department of divinity and religious studies. He was brought to jesus by andrew, his brother, and became one of the leaders. Johnsons bible commentary to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The preacherchrist jesus, who has interested himself in the affairs of the church and of the world ever since he was first promised to adam, gen.
The example of christ is proposed as an argument for patience under sufferings, the strength of which will be discerned if we consider the several points contained in the words. The word of god comes to us tonight comes from 2 peter chapter 1. John gills exposition of the bible he preached in the same church as c. He earned his ba from cambridge, ma, bd, and phd university of aberdeen, and his dd from asbury university. Read 1 peter commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The beginning of 1 peter is a gourmet table featuring the greatness of jesus salvation. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of 1 peter, and the following are five of the best.
I peter 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Peter quotes a wellknown command of god to his people israel leviticus 11. May 29, 2015 below, you can find all the video from our look at the book weekend on 1 peter 23. Peter wants them to stop doing the evil things that they used to do 1 peter 1.
But the end of all things is at hand i think that here also st. He believes the readers were people who were discriminated against rather than being actually persecuted. We hope that you find the 1 peter summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of 1 peter. Peter was the one who received a personal visit from the resurrected jesus on the day of the resurrection luke 24. He does this to drive home a point, particularly to his jewish readers, that god has always commanded his children to be holy. Andrews expositional commentary will enable readers to glean from sprouls wisdom and perspective on 12 peter. Were looking at verses 16 to 21 under the subject, the sure word.
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