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