He went, not by a local motion, but by special operation, as god is frequently said to move, gen. Peter wants them to stop doing the evil things that they used to do 1 peter 1. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on the book of 1 peter picking up today in chapter 4, verse 7. Benefit from the incredible wisdom of charles spurgeon, passage by passage. 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. May 22, 2011 sermon brainwave podcast brainwave 176.
Peter wrote to dispersed believers and encouraged them as they suffered persecution from government and society. He earned his ba from cambridge, ma, bd, and phd university of aberdeen, and his dd from asbury university. Watch our overview video on 2 peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Unto whom it was revealed the salvation they searched and inquired into, and the grace of it. The one revealed in scripture easter victory of the lords anointed. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner,for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 5.
Were looking at verses 16 to 21 under the subject, the sure word. Apr 01, 2005 in this newest addition to the acclaimed becnt series, respected new testament scholar karen h. 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, an apostle of jesus christ, to gods elect, exiles scattered throughout the. 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. You can find the best commentary on 1 peter for you using the tools on the right side. 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. In 2 peter, peter calls for faithfulness and confronts corrupt teachers who distorted the message about jesus. 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.
Andrews expositional commentary will enable readers to glean from sprouls wisdom and perspective on 12 peter. 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. 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. John macarthurs versebyverse exposition helps you see the theological ramifications of peters words and how they speak to christians today who are facing trials. He reminds them again that their real home is not in this world 1 peter 1.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on peters second letter. The word obedience stands alone grammatically and refers to the initial acceptance of the gospel. This application seemed reasonable and appropriate on the touchy question of obedience. To be buffeted means to be treated roughly for ones wrong doing. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to gods elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia and bithynia, 1 peter 1. He was brought to jesus by andrew, his brother, and became one of the leaders. The author was the apostle peter, whose name before he became a disciple, was simon. 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. Read 1 peter commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. As a competent guide to the content and message of 1 peter, the commentary is sure to win a wide circle of readers. A free bible commentary on the first letter of peter in easyenglish.
Among the niv commentaries in this series, the mcknight commentary on 1 peter is a gem. He should take it patiently on the ground that it was coming to him. 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. 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. 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. The word of god comes to us tonight comes from 2 peter chapter 1. Marshall currently serves at the chair of the tyndale fellowship.
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. The biblical book of 1 peter is a letter for our time. Of which salvation the prophets have inquired they greatly desired the coming of the saviour, and to see him. 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. 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. Peter was the one who received a personal visit from the resurrected jesus on the day of the resurrection luke 24. Johnsons bible commentary to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. God himself safeguards this perfect inheritance, which can never. This volume collects his thoughts on 1 peter in a commentary format, with illustrations and applications culled from his sermons and writings.
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. Below, you can find all the video from our look at the book weekend on 1 peter 23. See under the outline in the introduction for discussion of themes recurring. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because god raised jesus christ from the dead. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to those who are elect exiles of the dispersion in pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia. God says it five times in the book of leviticus see 11. May 29, 2015 below, you can find all the video from our look at the book weekend on 1 peter 23. Mar 30, 2008 peter has been the accepted author of these letters from the earliest days of the church.
Even when believers face suffering and hostility, they can rest in their salvation, live out their testimony, and look forward to jesus return. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of 1 peter, and the following are five of the best. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 peter 1 and more. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on the book of 1 peter picking up today in chapter 3, verse. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 peter and more. What the prophets sought and angels desired desiring god. The apostle thomas called jesus my lord and my god john 20. His name used to be simon, but jesus changed it to peter john 1. If peter is indeed the author then the letter must be dated prior to 64 a. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. It is of the utmost importance, then, to keep in with the holy ghost.
Best commentary on 1 peter commentaries on 1 peter. From one of the most popular names in evangelical theology, wayne grudem, comes this magnificent little commentary on 1 peter. The letter was written to christians in asia minor 1. Peter has been the accepted author of these letters from the earliest days of the church. In this newest addition to the acclaimed becnt series, respected new testament scholar karen h. John gills exposition of the bible he preached in the same church as c. It appears that the first epistle of peter was written by the apostle from rome sometime around a. Daniel was a man greatly beloved and inspired, yet he understood by books and study. Some refer wherein, to the salvation mentioned above. 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. He does this to drive home a point, particularly to his jewish readers, that god has always commanded his children to be holy. Spurgeons writings on the bible fill dozens of volumes. 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.
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. This volume features jobess own translation of the greek text and detailed interaction with the meaning of. Mcknight refers to cloud and townsend in the bridging section on 1 peter 3. If that is done to a man who is guilty he has no room to complain.
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. A trinitarian salvation accomplished by the father, son. He was born in bethsaida and lived in capernaum where he followed the occupation of fishing. David guzik commentary on 1 peter 1 discusses what it means to be saved and. He was brought to jesus by andrew, his brother, and became one of the leaders of the apostles, both before and after christs death. Peter quotes a wellknown command of god to his people israel leviticus 11. But the end of all things is at hand i think that here also st. Howard marshall conveys that with astute observation in 1 peter, his commentary. Saint or sinner study questions relate to 1 peter 1 and 2.
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. Peter seems to savor every aspect of salvation as he spells it out in the first 12 verses. Andrews expositional commentary series is the result of years of careful preparation and biblecentered preaching. Desiring god see pipers book beyond the bounds open. Peter may have been referring to the new testament book of mark. 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. I peter 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The indispensable macarthur commentary on the new testament.
This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. Peter, from a mosaic icon in naves of the patriarchal basilica of st. Delivered from a pastors heart for his congregation, readers will find this volume. These verses link the unveiling of jesus christ with our future and all that the father is working out. Christians today will also find in peter s letter a wealth of practical counsel on how to. Joel does a fine job with peter, giving the background, views on authorship and even the context of peters reason for writing the letter. Read 1 peter commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Despite being nontechnical commentaries, tyndale commentaries are nevertheless exegetical and discuss the major issues scholars are concerned with in ordinary language. Verses 1820 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Tom constables expository notes on 1 peter this is also available in the. He believes the readers were people who were discriminated against rather than being actually persecuted.
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. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Zerrs commentary on selected books of the new testament. 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. Expanding your concept of ministry study questions relates to 1 peter 4. At that time berodachbaladan the son of baladan, king of babylon, sent letters and a present to. 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. Peter wrote this letter at the outbreak of neros persecution, urging his readers to have hope and courage in the midst of terrible affliction. 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. The beginning of 1 peter is a gourmet table featuring the greatness of jesus salvation. 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.
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