Beare said, the english reader is here offered for the first time a commen tary based upon the thesis, now widely accepted, that first peter is a pseudonymous work of the. This commentary, like each in the series, is designed to serve the churchthrough aid in preaching, teaching, study groups, and so forthand demonstrate the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the bible. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Eventually, the universal church accepted 2 peter as canonical.
Read 1 peter 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on peters second letter. Watch our overview video on 2 peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Robert mciver has this to say about the companion book, first and second peter. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify god on the day he visits us. The present worldto be destroyed by a great fire 3. Evilspeaking is a sign of malice and guile in the heart. The necessity of a life of holiness, in order to communion with god, is shown.
The general exhortation to holiness is continued, and enforced by several reasons taken from the foundation on which christians are built, jesus christ, and from their spiritual blessings and privileges in him. Grace and peace be multiplied unto you by a multiplication of grace may be meant a larger discovery of the love and favour of god. He also taught new testament studies for twenty years at cambridge, mcgill and oxford universities. Tom wright, formerly bishop of durham in england, is research professor of new testament and early christianity at the university of st. Keep your conduct among the gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify god on. David guzik commentary on 1 peter 2, where peter explains how to come to jesus through his word.
The consideration of christs sufferings is urged for purity and holiness. The explore the bible series will help you know and apply the encouraging and empowering truth of gods word. Its purpose was to exhort them to christian growth and. He was called barjonah because his father was named jonah. Peter wanted his readers to have more grace and peace from god. From thence is inferred the need for holiness, and stedfastness in the faith. Peter seems to say that the appointment of god embraces both the setting forth of christ and his work and the rejection by men. He blogs at between two worlds and evangelical history. In the book, peter challenges jesus followers to continue growing in their faith, love and service to god. The father chose us out of every nation of his own sovereign will and pleasure not because of our faith, holiness, or works to grace here and glory hereafter ephesians 1. Furthermore, because these two books deal with the unpopular theme of gods judgement they end up being further neglected in the believers life and understanding of scripture. Christ was rejected by the jewish leaders, but chosen by god to be the rock foundation matthew 16. On that day, he will set the heavens on fire, and the elements will melt away in the flames.
He is the author of a number of books, including a house for my name. Some interpreters identify the genre of 2 peter as a testament, the final words and exhortations of a revered figure. Because of that day, the heavens will be dissolved with fire and the elements will melt with heat. Best commentaries and books on 2 peter logos bible software. Its written more like a sermon series than a bible reference book. But, jerome added, many people doubt the authenticity of 2 peter. Slaves, in reverent fear of god submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. God says it five times in the book of leviticus see 11. The unbelief of men or the stumbling that is the result of the unbelief. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Peter focuses on the eternal hope that is our salvation. Notes regarding peter peter was also called simon matthew 10.
Bible study courses 1 and 2 peter bible study courses. He was not merely an apostle, but there is a sense in which he was the leader of the apostolic group. A contributing editor for touchstone, he has also written. It has many of the characteristics of a commentary. Paul always prayed for these gifts for the christians to whom he wrote. Justin taylor is executive vice president for book publishing and publisher for books at crossway. Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. Strangers refers to the jews who had been scattered abroad by the diaspora. A royal priesthood a kingdom of priests, revelation 5. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. A survey of the old testament, against christianity, and a forthcoming commentary on 2 peter. Jun 01, 2009 expositors bible commentary, the, pradis cdrom.
While you can go to a certain chapter and verse reference and read the entry for more information, the book was designed to be read from start to finish. The means of obtaining it, the word of god, is recommended, and all contrary qualities are condemned v. In the septuagint an ancient greek translation of the old testament it is used for mans. This foundational truth of the christian life is essential to enduring hardship and even persecution. This becomes impossible, of course, if one accepts the view that the letter was not written by peter, but by someone else, perhaps even decades after the apostles death. Saint or sinner study questions relate to 1 peter 1 and 2. These writings from the late first century or early second century helped guide the young church as it faced a variety of issues, both internal to the churchs life, and external in the. Here is your opportunity to learn from a trusted teacher and theologian.
He was brought to jesus by andrew, his brother, and became one of the leaders of the apostles, both before and after christs death. In 2 peter, peter calls for faithfulness and confronts corrupt teachers who distorted the message about jesus and lead others astray. Peter was an important and influential man in the early church. Dodson study from the bible and be encouraged to grow your faith. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to the pilgrims of the dispersion in pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia, peter. In this letter the author anticipates his death, and hopes, above all, that readers will remember his ethical instructions. He is the author of dozens of books, including surprised by hope, justification, the challenge of jesus and small faithgreat god. Davids, pillar new testament commentary pntc, eerdmans, 2006, 348 pp. He was born in bethsaida and lived in capernaum where he followed the occupation of fishing. Discipleship lessons from the fisherman bible study. Verses the holy apostle has been recommending mutual charity, and setting forth the excellences of the word of god, calling it an incorruptible seed, and. The apostle, once a commercial fisherman in galilee, is now in rome and soon to be executed. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
Commentaries for 1 peter chapter 2 and the approaching end of the jewish state, as a reason for sobriety, watchfulness, and prayer. Tom constables expository notes on 1 peter this is also available in the net. The author was the apostle peter, whose name before he became a disciple, was simon. Study 1 peter 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages. And encouraged to patience under persecutions for righteousness sake, considering that christ suffered patiently. This 23 part expository study of 1 peter was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 1992. This book starts with a careful examination of the text of 1 and 2 peter and then teases out the implications that the words of peter have for the everyday life of a christian. These books are, therefore, extraordinarily relevant, even today.
The occasion of the epistle is found in the harm being done to the church by false teachers, who were of two classes, the libertines and the mockers about whom he warns. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 peter 2 and more. Many teach and believe that peter was crucified, and in his crucifixion requested that he be impaled. A free bible commentary on the first letter of peter in easyenglish. Christ is a living stone because he has life john 1. Study guide for 1 peter by chuck smith blue letter bible. Spurgeons writings on the bible fill dozens of volumes. The brash fisherman named rock, now matured, will help you grow in christ. The epistles of 2 peter and jude are among the most neglected books in the bible. Its purpose was to exhort them to christian growth and to warn them against false teachers.
Shorter books in the bible like 2 peter and jude are often overlooked by believers as they flick through pages of scripture. Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the lord is gracious. Grace and peace were the usual christian greetings in a letter. Peter calls for faithfulness and confronts corrupt teachers who distorted the message about jesus and lead others astray. Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.
A christian with the qualities in verses 57 will not easily follow false teachers. Reading 2 peter as a testament of the apostle peter. The expositors bible commentary on cd rom wayne grudem 1 peter tyndale new testament commentaries. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Filling a notable gap in scholarship on 2 peter and jude, peter davids artfully unpacks these two neglected but fascinating epistles that deal with the confrontation between the grecoroman world and the burgeoning firstcentury jesus communities. In verse 2, peter referred to jesus as god as well as saviour. Peter leithart phd, university of cambridge is professor of theology and literature at new saint andrews college and pastor of trinity reformed church in moscow, idaho. Verses 1, 2 peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to the elect who are sojourners of the dispersion in pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of god the father, in sanctification of the spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of jesus christ. And fleshly lusts are most destructive to mans soul. The apostle prefaces his epistle to believers in general, with evident testimonies to christ, for promoting their happiness and joy.
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