Both peter and paul speak in a joyful manner of their approaching death 2 peter 1. See under the outline in the introduction for discussion of themes recurring. I only read the 1 peter section of the book but i presume the sections on 2 peter and jude are of similar quality. Many treat this in a metaphorical sense as meaning rome. Im hoping to find a copy of the commentary on 1 peter by john brown, but there seems to be almost nothing around online thats complete individual volumes here and there, but not the full threevolumesintwo banner set. Pilgrims of the dispersion, elect, obedient children 2 to reflect upon the salvation, inheritance, and grace to come at the revelation of jesus christ 3 to note how we have been served by prophets, apostles, angels. Although this is a matter of interest, it does not disturb the fact of peters authorship, that this letter come from divine inspiration through the apostle and that it is sent with his approval.
Peter sends a greeting of peace to the christians at the end of his letter. Commentaries offer arguments dating this letter to some time between ad 6068, and even 6364. In these texts peter gives expression to a profound theology of the cross. Peter probably calls him my son because peter helped him to become a christian. The similarity of 2 peter to pauls last epistle of 2 timothy explains the sharp contrast between peters first and second letters. God himself safeguards this perfect inheritance, which can never. Edwards is wellinformed and easy to read, and any lack of distinctive interpretive contribution is made up for in his keen ability to keep sight of the. These verses link the unveiling of jesus christ with our future and all that the father is working out. This volume collects his thoughts on 1 peter in a commentary format, with illustrations and applications culled from his sermons and writings. The apostle describes the persons to whom he writes, and salutes them 1 pet.
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. A response to peter ennss attack on biblical creationism. The letter was written to christians in asia minor 1. For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation 2 pet. Spurgeons writings on the bible fill dozens of volumes. Although this is a matter of interest, it does not disturb the fact of peter s authorship, that this letter come from divine inspiration through the apostle and that it is sent with his approval. John gills exposition of the bible he preached in the same church as c. He said that giving ones life to god and declaring him your savior would save ones soul. Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. Peter continually cites the suffering of christ as the great hope for the beleaguered believer. Jesus healed peter s motherinlaw of a fever matthew 8.
Review of a historical introduction to the philosophy of. Some interpreters identify the theme of suffering and hope as the key themes in i peter. Peter also mentioned the idea of being born again in 1 peter chapter 1. Open your bible, if you will, to 2 peter chapter 3. Commentary on 1 peter john brown the puritan board. The gospel according to mark is one of the four canonical gospels and one of the three. Both apostles anchor the church on the scriptures as the only defense against the coming storm.
This type of rebirth, according to peter, meant receiving the holy word with an open mind and heart which would allow the power of the lord to enter the body and fill it with the. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to the strangers scattered throughout pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia. I am writing to gods chosen people who are living as foreigners in the provinces of pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on the book of 1 peter picking up today in chapter 3, verse. He earned his ba from cambridge, ma, bd, and phd university of aberdeen, and his dd from asbury university. In 1 peter, explains wayne grudem, readers are encouraged to grow in their trust in god and their obedience to him throughout their lives, but especially when they suffer. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of gods grace in its various forms. James edwards in his 2002 commentary points out that the gospel can be. Practical commentary upon the first epistle general of saint peter. Previous index next the first epistle of peter chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider terms used by peter to describe the people of god. John macarthurs versebyverse exposition helps you see the theological ramifications of peters words and how they speak to christians today who are facing trials. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill.
Below, you can find all the video from our look at the book weekend on 1 peter 23. Peter wrote to dispersed believers and encouraged them as they suffered persecution from government and society. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. 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. Peter has been called the ignorant fisherman, but no man who had spent three years in the school of jesus could be called ignorant, and the epistles of peter confirm this. A great change is seen in the life of peter from these epistles. Were about to embark in this chapter on a really great adventure. It appears that the first epistle of peter was written by the apostle from rome sometime around a. In introductions like these, peter, an apostle of jesus christ, the emphasis is always on the call of. As a competent guide to the content and message of 1 peter, the commentary is sure to win a wide circle of readers. Benefit from the incredible wisdom of charles spurgeon, passage by passage. Included in this overview is a discussion of ennss theological and philosophical assumptions that impinge upon his conclusions, as well as the. Peter, which i may venture to pronounce the most faulty piece of printing i ever remember to have seen in any language. It is tempting to give an elaborate biographical sketch of peter, but the scope of this study does not allow for it.
N2 a historical introduction to the philosophy of mind. First peter was listed by the fourth century church historian, eusebius, as belonging to the undisputed books of the new testament and a true letter from the apostle peter. You can find the best commentary on 1 peter for you using the tools on the right side. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of 1 peter, and the following are five of the best.
Schreiner aims to have the text be clearly understood, and clearly applied, for peters letter speaks as strongly to our times as it did to the times in which it was written. We must limit ourselves to some introductory remarks about the author. Complete our how to study a book of the bible lessons with 1 peter. However, as usually happens, some hypercritical modern scholars have denied that the book could have been written by peter. 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. Keep a notebook handy to jot down questions, ideas and applications. Commentary to 1 peter free online downloadable pdf. Its not the kind of chapter that you can go through rapidly, unless you want. Best commentary on 1 peter commentaries on 1 peter. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, it must have been very pleasant to his heart to write those words, not peter, who denied his master, not peter, full of imperfections and infirmities, the impetuous and changeable one of the twelve.
This paper overviews the recent work of peter enns, the evolution of adam, examining the implications of ennss conclusions for the topics of biblical inspiration and inerrancy, human origins, and the exegesis of the biblical text. Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands. Theological education v48 n1 association of theology schools. 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. The grace of god in the heart of man is a tender plant in a strange unkindly soil. Peter had been a fisherman before being called to be an apostle. The meaning of the term euloghtos and the authors intention at this point in the epistle must both come into play to determine which is the preferred.
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