But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy. 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. In this way, 1 peter might be called the job of the new testament, providing encouragement for the true believer to continue on in the way that jesus has laid out for all his followers. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin.
Peter, a man of faith and flaws and an eyewitness to the life of christ, challenges us to look beyond our current circumstances to a future inheritance. What does hosea 12 provide for understanding 1 peter 2. In that same meaning, we are a holy nation, a specific group of people called out. All of this flows from the conclusion of chapter 1. Cry out for this nourishment, 3 now that you have had a taste of the lords kindness. Peter reveals that such submission is commendable before god and follows the example of jesus whose own suffering delivered us from sin 1825. The book of 1 st peter is a general epistle apostolic letter. And hed caught a glimpse of the glory to follow 2 pe 1. In that beginning chapter peter tells the readers that gods word endures forever and therefore should be studied and preached. It is printed as a single paragraph in the asv, but a workable outline of it is given by strachan, thus. Articles sermons topics books podcasts filter resources by. As peter has already shown, trials and suffering are the means by which our faith is proven 1 peter 1. This book was likely written in the early 60s, and the second book attributed to peter was probably written a few years later. In 1 peter, he shares concerns about issues for the early believers and points us to humility and submission.
They are encouraged to persevere, knowing that a greater reward will be theirs on the day of salvation. Towards a common understanding of the theological concepts of laitylaos. From chapter 9 of the book, twelve what abouts answering common objections concerning gods sovereignty in election by john samson. First peter focuses on the importance of believers bearing up under unjust suffering yet continuing to live well 1 peter 2. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of go.
Suffering is the means by which godthe god of all graceperfects, confirms, strengthens, and establishes us 1 peter 5. What insights do these old testament verses add to your understanding of 1 peter 2. As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby. To distinguish it from peter s first epistle, it was given the greek title petrou b, or 2 peter. In the books of maccabees especially the fourth it has its ordinary sense of. Without doubt, this is the single most popular verse used to dismiss the biblical doctrine of election, bar none. In this great chapter, peter stressed the duties of the church as the new israel of god, who were bound by their privileges to exhibit lives worthy of their sacred calling 1 peter 2. The law sets before us our wretched state by sin, but there it leaves us. The key personalities are the apostle peter, silas, and mark. The meaning of this is, probably, that they at once bore the dignity of kings, and. What does it mean that women are the weaker vessel 1 peter 3. They present a careful sectionbysection exposition of the biblical books with key terms and phrases highlighted and all hebrew.
Giving, prayer, study of gods word, speaking gods word and fellowship with other believers. Its purpose was to encourage suffering christians and to call them to personal holiness. For god did not even spare angels that sinned, but cast them into hell, delivering. The book is believed to have been written by peter between 60 and 65 ad. The greek text reads laos people and eis peripoiesin literally a people for possessionthat is gods possession or gods own possession. What does it mean that you are a chosen generation 1 peter 2. How christians live on this side of eternity does, in fact, matter. The second chapter of the book covers the topics of growing, being and doing. To distinguish it from peters first epistle, it was given the greek title petrou b, or 2 peter. Book of first peter overview insight for living ministries. Peter teaches his readers to clothe yourselves with humility 5.
It described why believers are called by god to lead holy lives, different from those in the world around us. The high calling, dignity, and duties of the new and spiritual israel, 1 peter 2. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary genesis 49 commentary. Video sessions and promotional resources can be found at. This entire chapter is a prophecy of the great apostasy foretold by christ himself and by paul, peter and john. And fleshly lusts are most destructive to mans soul.
John piper is founder and teacher of and chancellor of. To guileless feeding on the word by the sense of their privileges as newborn babes, living stones in the spiritual temple built on christ the chief cornerstone, and royal priests, in contrast to their former state. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech. Word study bible, leathersoft, brown, thumb indexed. The purpose of the letter is to encourage believers to stand fast while they endure suffering and distress in the present evil age.
It discovers our disease, but does not make known the cure. For this milk will cause you to grow into maturity, fully nourished and strong for life 3 especially now. 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. Historical illustration of divine judgment on the wicked, and care of the righteous 2 peter 2. Peculiar was not used in the sense of odd or weird, but as being distinctive in a singular, good way. Ei gar o theos aggelon hamarthsanton ouk epheisato, alla seirais zophou tartarosas paredoken eis krisin teroumenous. Expert help for understanding the bible each volume in the understanding the bible commentary series breaks down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The first epistle of peter, usually referred to simply as first peter and often written 1 peter, is a book of the new testament.
Study the book of 1 peter with jen wilkin in this 9session bible study. Its character is unfolded in a series of terms originally given to the literal israel, and entirely applicable to the new and spiritual. Their election is first, and election is the source and fountain of all the other blessings and characteristics that distinguish them from others who are appointed to destruction emphasis. Well have it back up and running as soon as possible.