The niv application commentary series promises to be of very great service to all who preach and teach the word of god. Peter wants them to stop doing the evil things that they used to do 1 peter 1. The letter contains practical advice on what exactly putting others first looks like, even if it means accepting suffering for a time. Eusebius fourth century indicated that it was universally received.
The book was written to the jewish diaspora, as stated in 1. The material in this letters bears definite resemblance to his messages in the book of acts. Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of god and of jesus our lord. An urgent call to shepherd gods flock peters instruction to shepherds 1 peter 5,, 6 lessons. Based upon this and the mention of babylon, some have suggested that peter. Follow a versebyverse approach to complete a book study. Living for god therefore, since christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.
However, the early church fathers found no good reason to reject it. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to gods elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia and bithynia. This is in line with the statement paul makes in galatians 2. Thus in 1 peter silass greek may be seen, while in 2 peter it may be peter s rough greek that appears. This letter by peter is full of encouragement and exhortation to live in right relationship both with god and with each other.
A master of application, readers are in store for a rich reward of wisdom and practical extrapolations from the text. The author was the apostle peter, whose name before he became a disciple, was simon. The first epistle of peter, usually referred to simply as first peter and often written 1 peter, is a book of the new testament. The most popular bible verses from 1 peter found 105 verses 1 peter 2. That the apostle peter is the author of 1 peter however, is certain.
The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This volume of the niv application commentary series by scot mcknight helps us to under. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of god. It was specifically identified as peters work by early church fathers such as papias, irenaeus, clement of alexandria, tertullian, and many others.
Intro to 1 peter biblica the international bible society. Thus in 1 peter silass greek may be seen, while in 2 peter it may be peters rough greek that appears. This summary of the book of 1 peter provides information about the title, authors. Among the niv commentaries in this series, the mcknight commentary on 1 peter is a gem. He was born in bethsaida and lived in capernaum where he followed the. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the lord is good. Mcknight, who also accepts the socalled new perspective on paul, no doubt reads 1 peter through similar lenses and equally draws the implications for this nonpauline book. What caught my eye was mcknights observation that 1 peter is the most popular nt book among christians living with social marginalization and suffering outside the western context 35. Packer regent college the niv application commentary series doesnt fool around. Some also maintain that the book reflects a situation that did not exist until after peter s death, suggesting that the persecution referred to in 4. He wrote this letter to a group of christians scattered throughout the northern areas of asia minor, where he may have previously preached the gospel. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1 peter the niv application commentary book 17. He reminds them again that their real home is not in this world 1 peter 1.
The author of the gospel of truth 140150 was acquainted with 1 peter. Discover the gospel of christ as learners seek to conform fully to the scriptures. Blum affirms that 1 peter is reflected in the gospel of truth which seems to use the books regarded as authoritative in rome c. Materials for personal study and preaching preparation, with questions for small group discussion on 1st peter. Second epistle of peter niv audio bible non dramatized duration. It is my own observation that the suffering in my own lifea wife with cancer, a child on dialysis, and a younger sister who died suddenlyhas enabled me to witness more effectively to those around me. Step 1 create an account or log in to start your free trial. Watch our overview video on 1 peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. From the niv study bible, introductions to the books of the bible, 1 peter. And it is the diaspora in a relatively small region, that of north and western turkey. To gods elect, b exiles c scattered d throughout the provinces of pontus, e galatia, f cappadocia, asia and bithynia, g 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge h of god the father, through the sanctifying work of the spirit, i to be obedient j to jesus christ and sprinkled with his blood. Biblica provides gods word to people through translation, publishing and bible engagement in africa, asia pacific, europe, latin america, middle east, and north america. The holy bible, new international version niv copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by biblica, inc.
It was specifically identified as peter s work by early church fathers such as papias, irenaeus, clement of alexandria, tertullian, and many others. Confirming ones calling and election his divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him. First epistle of peter niv audio bible non dramatized. In modern times, when some scholars have disputed the authorship of nearly every new testament book, 1 peter has not escaped. Since you have already tasted the goodness and kindness of the lord. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Book of 1 peter read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Dig deeper into scripture individually and alongside other women. This application seemed reasonable and appropriate on the touchy question of obedience. Polycarp, a disciple of the apostle john, makes use of 1 peter in his letter to the philippians. 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. A 144page ebook on the first peter, the first new testament epistle or letter of st.
For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to doliving in debauchery, lust, drunkenness. An introduction to the book of 1 peter alex strauch. Book of first peter overview insight for living ministries. Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Peters authorship of 2 peter has been challenged more than that of any other book in the new testament. 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. Simon peter, a servant and apostle of jesus christ, to those who through the righteousness of our god and savior jesus christ have received a faith as precious as ours. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Therefore, since christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.
Mcknight refers to cloud and townsend in the bridging section on 1 peter 3. The letter teaches, for example, that christ is the stone rejected by the builder 2. To gods elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of pontus, galatia. Mar 27, 2015 first epistle of peter niv audio bible non dramatized. Expand your understanding of 1 peter for personal spiritual growth by reading the book in its entirety throughout each week of study. The glory of sufferingstudies in 1 peter 23 lessons. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account.
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