Commentary on the book of 1 peter

See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. The letter was written to christians in asia minor 1. Below, you can find all the video from our look at the book weekend on 1 peter 23. Ramsey michaelss commentary on 1 peter is one of the stronger commentaries in the word biblical commentary series. The genuineness and canonical authority of the first epistle of peter have never been disputed.

The consideration of christs sufferings is urged for purity and holiness. Some also maintain that the book reflects a situation that did not exist until after peters death, suggesting that the persecution referred to in 4. The author presents himself as peter the apostle, and, following catholic tradition, the epistle has been held to have been written during his time as bishop of rome or bishop of antioch, though neither title is used in the epistle. His name was simon, but jesus changed it to peter john 1. Like all jewish boys, peter had to learn and remember many old testament verses. The dispersion was the recognised name for the jews dwelling in gentile countries. And encouraged to patience under persecutions for righteousness sake, considering that christ suffered patiently. Thus, it is highly relevant for christians living in a modern society. Scholarly in its approach, it does an excellent job of interacting with the greek text and also discusses the pros and cons of the differing interpretations of the various passages. Intro to 1 peter biblica the international bible society. Study 1 peter 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. The opening verse of the epistle claims it was written by peter, who was clearly the leader among christs apostles.

An encouragement to know god and what he has done for us. Thus in 1 peter silass greek may be seen, while in 2 peter it may be peters rough greek that appears. The author was the apostle peter, whose name before he became a disciple, was simon. In fact, it is less a commentary than it is an exposition, or, as brown himself called what he was doing, a discourse. Peter praises god, who caused people to be born again into a new family with a living hope through jesus resurrection and the spirits power. Clowneys commentary is not the most technical, nor the most exhaustive work on 1 peter by any stretch. That peter, the head of the twelve, was the author of this letter is not only strongly supported by the external and internal evidence, but is more logical than any of the objections raised against it. He was a fisherman by trade and had a partnership with james and john.

Read 1 peter 1 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Jesus addressed peter as satan alone among the disciples. So richly stored is it with counsel, warning, and consolation that luther, the conflicts of whose life will bear some. It is certain from scripture that simon peter was one of the first of those whom our. The elders who are among you i exhort, i who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed. The introduction material and especially her own scholarship on the roman colonization theory to explain the audience is worth the price of the book itself. This meant that the good news about jesus could spread easily. God lays our inheritance of heaven away with his guarantee that we will receive it. Johnsons bible commentary to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The young are to submit themselves to the elder, and to humble themselves under the mighty hand of god, and cast all their care upon him, 67. Peter the work of the trinity in mans election and salvation 1 peter 1.

Book of 1 peter matthew henrys bible commentary concise. In new testament times many people could speak and read the greek language. Introducing a letter from peter, to believerssimon peter, a bondservant and apostle of jesus christ, to those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our god and savior jesus christ. He was called by jesus to follow him at matthew matt. Apparently the apostle peter was also keenly interested that we make our lives count for eternity. He was born in bethsaida and lived in capernaum where he followed the occupation of fishing. An introduction to the book of 1 peter related media. This epistle was written to give christians a fuller understanding of whats going on. Jobes does a great job of addressing the theology of the book as a whole and is thorough in her exegesis. It is the book of 1 peter, written sometime between 64 and 68 a. Study 1 peter using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Edmund clowney the message of 1 peter the bible speaks today, 1988. 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.

From f b meyers book tried by fire a commentary on 1 peter book. Note how peter begins his letter with theology, because he knows that the truths about their sure election will strengthen suffering saints. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 peter 1 and more. David guzik commentary on 1 peter 1 discusses what it means to be saved and to live saved by a godly conduct and love among the saved. This book includes a number of references to trials, harsh treatment, and suffering that recipients of this letter are experiencing 1. Peter, of which this epistle may be considered as a part fulfillment. This is probably the best midlevel commentary on 1 peter that is out today. He was a profane and professional fisherman john 1. The author of this book is a unique individual indeed.

Directions to the elders to feed the flock of god, and not to be lord over gods heritage, that when the chief shepherd does appear, they may receive a crown of glory, 14. In fact, it is an introductory level work, accessible to any reader, but page for page, it is by far. You can find the best commentary on 1 peter for you using the tools on the right side. Peter encourages them with a vision of an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesnt. In this newest addition to the acclaimed becnt series, respected new testament scholar karen h. Read 1 peter 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Commentary on 1 peter 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Read 1 peter commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.

This is seen in his treatment of the great words of the gospel, many of. Most say that the name peter means a stone, or a large, but detached fragment of rock. J vernon mcgee peter deals with doctrine and handles weighty subjects. We know this because his motherinlaw lived with him. They should be sober and watchful, because their adversary the devil is. Peter is generally known in the bible as simon peter, simon being his birth name and peter or cephas the name jesus christ gave to him. Since peter is so prominent in the gospel records, it is worthwhile to remind ourselves of some of.