His many bestselling books cover a vast array of topics in spirituality, theology, and philosophy. Commentary on the book of first peter by matthew henry. For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body. This summary of the book of 2 peter provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 peter. The letter was written to christians in asia minor 1. Bible gateway treats nameofthefather and name of the father differently. Read and study gods word with bible study software that has indepth resources such as commentaries, greek and hebrew word tools, concordances, and. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. The apostle peter may have been the most outspoken of the twelve. The gospel of matthew states that peter denied jesus in front of everyone, thus making a public witness. Note for example the use of plurals when describing the writers in the first few verses.
Was the spirit of jesus christ in the old testament prophets. By accepting this message, you will be leaving the website of the united states conference of catholic bishops. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to gods elect, strangers in the world, scattered. This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of 1 peter with numbers, chapters and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible.
It appears that the first epistle of peter was written by the apostle from rome sometime around a. Bible gateway provides 42 other english translations of the verse. Therefore, christians also are to suffer undeserved criticism and unjust treatment, so that their faith and good conduct will be apparent. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. There is never going to be a time when the word of god is not helpful and beneficial in the christians walk with christ. 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 an apostle of jesus christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of god. Who appeared to peter and the other two disciples on the mountain of the transfiguration. Did peter say that god has foreknowledge of the elect. These facts about the book of 1 peter make great bible studies by teaching the word of god. The book of 1 peter christianity oasis ministry has provided you with this book of 1 peter study on the book of 1 peter stories. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. Since peter was martyred during the reign of nero, his death must have occurred prior to a.
The identification of a pastoral stratum in the pauline corpus and 1 peter. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to gods elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia and bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of god the father, through the sanctifying work of the spirit, to be obedient to jesus christ and sprinkled with his blood. He was an outspoken and ardent disciple, one of jesus closest friends, an apostle, and a pillar of the church galatians 2. 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.
The ancient christian churches all venerate peter as a major saint and as the founder of the church of antioch and the diocese of rome, but differ in their. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to gods elect, exiles scattered throughout the. Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you. The bible study tool consists of twenty five truefalse questions. An introduction to the book of 1 peter alex strauch. The glory of sufferingstudies in 1 peter 23 lessons. He shares his concerns on big picture issues for the early church, describes believers true identity in christ, and ultimately helps readers discover what it means to. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to the strangers scattered throughout pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia, elect according to the foreknowledge of god the father, through sanctificatio.
In making this case, 1 peter makes the most extensive use of isaiah 53 of any new testament book. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Book of first peter overview insight for living ministries. Some scripture referencescategories courtesy of open bible. But now popular author and boston college professor peter kreeft has written a clear road map of the bible, focusing his keen insight and engaging wit on the core message of each book. Our inheritance through christ is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. The lord turned and looked at peter and peter remembered the word of the lord, how he had told him, before a rooster crows today, you will deny me three times. W hat type of bible study and questions could we glean from the book of first peter chapter 4. You are encouraged to first see what truths god reveals about himself and then to mine the treasures of truth in each section going verse by verse.
In chapter five peter himself refuting the false teaching of him being called the first pope in that he called himself an elder. In addition to actively serving in her church and community, she has. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to gods elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout. Packer, and before i was born gods design for sex with sandra speidel. If a verse or topic does not belong, please contact us. This the book of 1 peter bible study on the book of 1 peter messages looks at the book of 1 peter and asks what is the book of 1 peter about, why is the book of 1 peter important, what is the book of 1 peter message and how does the book of 1 peter message affect you.
The next step is to enter your payment information. Free, online access to study passages and verses contained in the chapters and verses of the book of 1 peter for bible study or sunday school lessons. Tradition connects him in the latter part of his life with rome, and certain early writers held that 1 peter was written there. The 1 peter bible study tool is designed to teach the body of christ biblical truths about the book of 1 peter. The denial of peter or peters denial refers to three acts of denial of jesus by the apostle. She served as general editor for the christian classics series and she coauthored guard us, guide us and praying with theologian j. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away. Peters name was also simeonthe same as the patriarch of one of the 12 tribes of israelwhich was shortened to simon. An urgent call to shepherd gods flock peters instruction to shepherds 1 peter 5,, 6 lessons. According to christian tradition, peter was crucified in rome under emperor nero. Christians there are encouraged to remain faithful to their standards of belief and conduct in spite of threats of persecution. The first epistle of peter, usually referred to simply as first peter and often written 1 peter, is a book of the new testament. They include how to be holy, practical theology, back to virtue, because god is real, you can understand the bible, angels and demons, heaven.
Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. This link is provided solely for the users convenience. This letter begins with an address by peter to christian communities located in five provinces of asia minor, including areas evangelized by paul acts 16. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or personal bible study available in print at. Several passages in the hebrew bible and new testament have been interpreted as involving. Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of god and of jesus our lord. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto. His message is recorded in the new testament of the bible, the book of acts, chapter 2. Bible verses related to peter from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order acts 12.
Book of 1 peter book of 1 peter truth book of 1 peter. Do not italicize, underline, or use quotation marks for books and versions of the bible. Some interpreters identify the genre of 2 peter as a testament, the final words and exhortations of a revered figure. Elijah and elisha moses and elijah moses and aaron angels ascending and descending a ladder. Confirming ones calling and election his divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him.
He used the name of the ancient mesopotamian city as a standin for rome, the modern city that, like babylon, gave itself over to idol worship and false gods. 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. 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. In 1 peter, a man of faith and flaws and eyewitness to the life of christ challenges us to look beyond our current circumstances to a future inheritance. Peter is, also, the one who prompted the disciples to choose a replacement to take over the apostolic ministry of judas iscariot after judas betrayal of christ jesus. Jan 01, 2016 this bible study by jen wilkin is great for digging deeper into that book of the bible. What did jesus tell peter to do with the money that he would find in the mouth of a fish. Greeting peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to those who are elect exiles of the dispersion in pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia.
I have done a few of jens studies and always come away falling more and more with jesus each time. It is called lifeguide bible study books and there are books for every book of the bible, they tell you to read a chapter in the bible and then answer questions about it. He is traditionally counted as the first bishop of rome. Please read the whole book of james at least once as we study chapter 1.
Peter may well be using the name babylon symbolically, as it seems to be used in the book of revelation see rev 14. Oct 20, 2000 though the bible reveals little about peters life before he met jesus, we can learn some of his background from anecdotal accounts and factual history. Book of 1 peter book of 2 peter bible search results. Learn what the bible teaches in the book of 2 peter. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of 1 peter, and the following are five of the best. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to the strangers scattered throughout pontus, galatia, cappadocia. Simon peter, a servant and apostle of jesus christ, to those who through the righteousness of our god and savior jesus christ have received. Carolyn nystrom ma, wheaton college has written more than eighty books, bible study guides and childrens titles. Reading 2 peter as a testament of the apostle peter. Many will follow their depraved conduct and will bring the way of truth into disrepute. You may unsubscribe from bible gateway s emails at any time. Also notice how clearly john delineates the difference between jesus and god.
Its mission statement is to honor christ by equipping people to read and understand the bible, wherever they are. Many people are often understandably intimidated or overwhelmed by the sheer size and complexity of the bible. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries. False teachers and their destruction but there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign lord who bought thembringing swift destruction on themselves. It really makes you think about what the bible says and how it applies to your life. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. Use fewer words in your search, especially if youre unsure of the exact phrase. To interpret these passages of leviticus, its important to know that this book of. Commentary on the book of first peter by matthew henry new. This book was likely written in the early 60s, and the second book attributed to peter was probably written a few years later.
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