Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on the book of 1 peter picking up today in chapter 5, verse 5. While suffering is the dominant theme of this epistle, hope is the prominent emphasis. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of 1 peter, and the following are five of the best. See karen jobes discussion on babylon in 1 peter baker exegetical commentary of the new testament. She who is at babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does mark, my son.
Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. H ere is a quick bible study guide on 1 peter chapter 5. The book of 1 st peter is an excellent book that is just as relevant today as the day that it was written and still speaks to us and can help us in our daily walk with god. This is probably the best midlevel commentary on 1 peter that is out today. Spurgeons writings on the bible fill dozens of volumes. 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. Your sister church here in babylon sends you greetings, and so does my son mark. This 23 part expository study of 1 peter was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 1992.
He was born in bethsaida and lived in capernaum where he followed the occupation of fishing. 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. Hope gives the christian encouragement in the midst of the trials and tribulations of this life because it focuses our affection on the blessings. Grudem provides his readers with all the typical fair of the tyndale series. The church that is at babylon the vulgate latin, syriac, and arabic versions, supply the word church, as we do. The letter was written to christians in asia minor 1. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. From one of the most popular names in evangelical theology, wayne grudem, comes this magnificent little commentary on 1 peter. For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages. 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. As a young church in a hostile environment, peters 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.
For most items, when you purchase 10 or more of a single. The duties of shepherds and the flock 15 the duties to god and satan 69 concluding remarks 1014 2 how does peter identify himself as he exhorts the elders. Standard shipping is free for all orders within the united states. Mar 30, 2008 this theory is built on the hypothesis that i peter is based on a liturgy containing various prayers and homilies spoken by a bishop at the various stages of an easter baptismal service. This theory is built on the hypothesis that i peter is based on a liturgy containing various prayers and homilies spoken by a bishop at the various stages of an easter baptismal service. The duties of shepherds and the flock 1 5 the duties to god and satan 69 concluding remarks 1014 2 how does peter identify himself as he exhorts the elders. There is some discussion about the role of silas in the. The revised version omits the church, and substitutes she. Below, you can find all the video from our look at the book weekend on 1 peter 23. This volume collects his thoughts on 1 peter in a commentary format, with illustrations and applications culled from his sermons and writings.
In this newest addition to the acclaimed becnt series, respected new testament scholar karen h. He reminds them again that their real home is not in this world 1 peter 1. In which the apostle gives particular directions, first to the elders, how to behave themselves towards their flock v. It was the peculiar honour of peter and a few more, to be witnesses of christs sufferings. It is partially because of things like this that babylon in 1 pet. Sharing in christs glory would mean being united with him as sinless members of his fathers family of approved children. Benefit from the incredible wisdom of charles spurgeon, passage by passage. Christians today will also find in peter s letter a wealth of practical counsel on how to. Despite being nontechnical commentaries, tyndale commentaries are nevertheless exegetical and discuss the major issues scholars are concerned with in ordinary language. 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. Some, by babylon, understand rome, which is so called, in a figurative sense, in the book of the revelations. Peter wants them to stop doing the evil things that they used to do 1 peter 1. Jobes does a great job of addressing the theology of the book as a whole and is thorough in her exegesis. Some, by babylon, understand rome, which is so called, in a figurative sense, in.
Add any comments you think that i missed and should have included. If hebrews is the book of faith, and 1 corinthians or 1 john the books of love, 1 peter is the book of hope. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. It appears that the first epistle of peter was written by the apostle from rome sometime around a. This volume features jobess own translation of the greek text and detaile.
F21 however, peter here used the word as the best figure available for describing the eternal glory of the heavenly reward, thus providing another example of the extensive use of such figurative language throughout 1 peter. The church that is at babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you. They were to be ready to move out in a moments notice. 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. Be sober, be watchful against all spiritual dangers and enemies, and be temperate in all. Therefore, with your minds ready for action, be soberminded and set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of jesus christ. She who is in babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, mark. Verse 3 recalls to us our status as children of god, reminding us that our hope lies in the.
Edwards is a unique contribution that offers a unified presentation of one of the most theologically significant of the. The instruction here for us is to have our minds uncluttered from the things of the world and be ready to be. He was brought to jesus by andrew, his brother, and became one of the leaders of the apostles, both before and after christs death. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Gird up the loins of your mind as persons in the eastern countries were wont, in travelling or running, to gird up their long garments, so gather ye up all your. They have to fight against evil desires inside them. These verses link the unveiling of jesus christ with our future and all that the father is working out. Edwards is a unique contribution that offers a unified presentation of one of the most theologically significant of the petrine epistles. 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. We have here the same symbolical name as in the book of revelation, where, whatever further meanings are attached to the designation, it is intended primarily. In this article, i explain why the coelect woman in 1 peter 5. First peter 5 bible study guide bible verses, quotes. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary.
Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on the book of 1 peter picking up today in chapter 4, verse 7. He does not claim power to rule over all pastors and churches. There is some discussion about the role of silas in the writing of this letter 5. Peter keeps the history of the deluge before his eyes, finding a parallel to the state of the jews in his. In which the apostle gives particular directions, first to the elders, how to behave themselves towards their flock. Apr 01, 2005 in this newest addition to the acclaimed becnt series, respected new testament scholar karen h. We have here the same symbolical name as in the book of revelation, where it is intended primarily as an appellation. This theory divides the book of i peter as follows. Instructions for leaders and followers 1 peter 5 bible.
You can find the best commentary on 1 peter for you using the tools on the right side. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Look forward to the gracious salvation that will come to you when jesus christ is revealed to the world. But the end of all things is at hand i think that here also st. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below.
He identifies himself as the author of first peter 1. 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. He then exhorts all to sobriety, watchfulness against temptations, and stedfastness in the faith, praying earnestly for them. Peter, in the passage above, ranks himself with the elders. The author was the apostle peter, whose name before he became a disciple, was simon. David guzik commentary on 1 peter 5, in which peter addresses the leaders and. Obligations growing out of the blessings of grace, 1. Rich cathers calvary chapel, fullerton sermon notes on 1 peter. F21 however, peter here used the word as the best figure available for describing the eternal glory of the heavenly reward, thus providing another example of the extensive use of such figurative language. Looking at these scriptures in the light of i peter 5. The book of 1 st peter is an excellent book that is just as relevant. A right relation of the heart toward god and man, 1. The instruction here for us is to have our minds uncluttered from the things of the world and be ready to be used as the lord directs.
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