Christians today will also find in peter s letter a wealth of practical counsel on how to. He was not merely an apostle, but there is a sense in which he was the leader of the apostolic group. This commentary has been through advanced checking. David guzik commentary on 2 peter 3, where peter emphasizes the certainty of the last days and gods promise, and how to live in light of it. As peter goes on to state, he is the cornerstone of the church. Commentary 341 permanent specimens of hosts and vectors in public health and epidemiology a. The epistle to the philippians the new international greek testament commentary by peter t. Peterson another dimension 368 personal log, stardate 42552. If he can change us, he can change the people around us. Fragment from the preface to commentary on psalms 125, preserved in the philokalia, trans.
A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Peter is writing to christians in asia minor modern turkeynew christianspredominately gentile christians. Simon peter, a bondservant and apostle of jesus christ, to those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our god and savior jesus christ. Emma ineson paul swarup craig keener the first the revd dr. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of 1 peter, and the following are five of the best. But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be.
Then we are made partakers of the divine natureall to make us acceptable for the performance of our duties as priests. An encouragement to know god and what he has done for us. Jesus healed peter s motherinlaw of a fever matthew 8. Constable tw this is an excellent, conservative, paragraphbyparagraph commentary on the entire bible. Peter was an important and influential man in the early church. Its interesting that in 2 peter 2 there are no direct exhortations or commands. You can find the best commentary on 2 peter jude for you using the. The epistle to the philippians the new international. Peter knew that the truth of gods word and the false doctrines of the heretics simply could not coexist. Top 5 commentaries on the books of 2 peter and jude. It is first and foremost about the transformative joy of faith in jesus christ. Constables notes on 2 peter 2020 edition the more common view today among scholars is that jude probably wrote before peter or his agent composed 2 peter. His first name was simon, and jesus christ gave him the surname of peter, which signifies a rock, as a commendation of his faith, and to denote that he should be an eminent pillar in the church of god, gal. Keep a notebook handy to jot down questions, ideas and applications.
It gives the reader a reminder of their duties and privileges as gods special creation as pilgrims and sojourners because the world is not our home. It appears that the first epistle of peter was written by the apostle from rome sometime around a. A free bible version and commentary on peters second letter in easyenglish. As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby. Peter had been a fisherman before being called to be an apostle. You can find the best commentary on 1 peter for you using the tools on the right side. You can find the best commentary on 2 peterjude for you using the tools on the right side.
We are separated from the rest of mankind, redeemed through the blood of jesus christ, and cleansed from sins corruption. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on peters second letter. But peter says that prophecy is not of any private interpretation, but its meaning is evident and can be confirmed by others. Study through 2 peter lesson 2 false prophets and true believers 2 peter 2. Although this is a matter of interest, it does not disturb the fact of peter s authorship, that this letter come from divine inspiration through the apostle and that it is sent with his approval. His first name was simon, and jesus christ gave him the surname of peter, which signifies a rock, as a.
Obrien pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad this commentary series is established on the. Constable over a 25year period, provide commentary. Macknight, there is a clear prediction of the iniquitous practices of those great merchants of souls, the romish clergy, who. 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. Commentaries offer arguments dating this letter to some time between ad 6068, and even 6364. This entire chapter is a prophecy of the great apostasy foretold by christ himself and by paul, peter and john. Giving, prayer, study of gods word, speaking gods word and fellowship with other believers. Peter s verse here is the biblical equivalent of the statement in shakespeare that, wrens may prey where eagles dare not perch, f39 or popes line that, fools rush in where angels dare to tread. Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible dictionary, an a to z of biblical information. Peter has been called the ignorant fisherman, but no man who had spent three years in the school of jesus could be called ignorant, and the epistles of peter confirm this.
The letter was written to christians in asia minor 1. Commentary to 1 peter free online downloadable pdf. Were looking at verses 16 to 21 under the subject, the sure word. It begins with an exhortation to lay aside various vices, which were unbecoming regenerate persons, 1 peter.
Kenneth gangel offers a summary of the reasons peter wrote his second letter. Deceit is lying or crafty, seductive, and slanderous activity. First and second peter, jude catholic commentary on sacred. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible by matthew henry. But the dissonance of the term should grab our attention. Complete our how to study a book of the bible lessons with 1 peter. Commentaries john macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california, as well as an author, conference speaker, president of the masters university. The keynote of this whole epistle is knowledge 2 peter 1. Robert mciver has this to say about the companion book, first and second peter. It is tempting to give an elaborate biographical sketch of peter, but the scope of this study does not allow for it. And through covetousness that they might get money to spend upon their lusts, with feigned words, with counterfeit tales, false narrations, of pretended facts, lying miracles, fabulous legends. When you read the epistle of jude, you will find him using similar language.
This final impassioned plea to grow in christian maturity 2pe 1. I was particularly interested in his commentary on 1 peter 3. That christ is a stone means that he is a solid foundation on which to build our lives. A nonlinear analysis method for performance based seismic design. It is printed as a single paragraph in the asv, but a workable outline of it is given by strachan, thus.
Second peter is quoted in the apocalypse of peter, which, of course, is not accepted as. Verses 79 when god sends destruction on the ungodly, he commands deliverance for the righteous. Study guide for 2 peter 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Peter s verse here is the biblical equivalent of the statement in shakespeare. That is an oxymoron, a seeming contradiction in terms like efficient bureaucracy. From his websitethese bible study notes, written by dr. The apostle describes the persons to whom he writes, and salutes them 1 pet.
The word of god comes to us tonight comes from 2 peter chapter 1. Kim letters 343 perinatal pandemic h1n1 2009 infection, thailand 344 bronchial casts and pandemic h1n1 2009 virus infection 346 methicillinresistant staphylococcus aureus st398, italy. Eeri a relatively simple nonlinear method for the seismic analysis of structures the n2 method is presented. May 23, 2009 the epistles of 2 peter and jude are among the most neglected books in the bible. Has numerous quotes from respected, conservative expositors and. 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. The man, peter introduction to 1 peter introduction to mark 1 peter 1 mark 1 mark 9 1 peter 2 mark 2 mark 10 1 peter 3 mark 3 mark 11 1 peter 4 mark 4 mark 12 1 peter 5 mark 5 mark introduction to 2 peter mark 6 mark 14 2 peter 1 mark 7 mark 15 2 peter 2 mark 8 mark 16 2 peter 3 appendices. These books are, therefore, extraordinarily relevant, even today. Both peter and paul speak in a joyful manner of their approaching death 2 peter 1. This chapter consists of exhortations, in general, to a holy life.
Peter wants them to continue this friendly greeting. Introduction to 1 peter the first letter of peter is a hidden gem, tucked away among the catholic epistles, just waiting to be discovered. Charles is currently writing a new exposition of these letters for the expositors bible. The similarity of 2 peter to pauls last epistle of 2 timothy explains the sharp contrast between peters first and second letters. Green, in introducing second peter in the tyndale commentary, writes. Wayne grudem provides a biblical and thoughtprovoking commentary to 1 peter. Peter probably calls him my son because peter helped him to become a christian. Both apostles anchor the church on the scriptures as the only defense against the coming storm. Clement of alexandria accepted it, and he wrote a commentary on it. The similarity of 2 peter to pauls last epistle of 2 timothy explains the sharp contrast between peter. Best commentary on 1 peter commentaries on 1 peter. 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. The lord knoweth how to deliver the godly, as well as to punish the ungodly, 2 peter 2. The man, peter introduction to 1 peter introduction to mark 1 peter 1 mark 1 mark 9 1 peter 2 mark 2 mark 10 1 peter 3 mark 3 mark 11 1 peter 4 mark 4 mark 12 1 peter 5 mark 5 mark introduction to 2 peter mark 6 mark 14 2 peter 1 mark 7 mark 15 2 peter 2 mark 8 mark 16 2 peter.
The commentary by daryl charles raised hopes of being a good source due to charles previous monographs on jude and 2 peter, but the commentary fails to live up to what the author is capable of herald press, 1999. It combines the pushover analysis of a multidegreeoffreedom mdof model with the response spectrum analysis of an equivalent singledegreeoffreedom sdof system. He explains the spirits in prison passage with precise clarity and goes back to genesis to provide a biblical understanding of what this passage means. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on peter s second letter. Simon peter, a bondservant and apostle of jesus christ. Kruger, the authenticity of 2 peter,journal of the evangelical theological society 42. Peter sends a greeting of peace to the christians at the end of his letter. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Considering the author, the first christians would.
To them that have obtained not by their own works, but by the free grace of god. For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation 2 pet. This is not to say that 2 peter is the chief source for the theology of the eternal value of present work, but only that 2 peter is consistent with such a theology. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to the pilgrims of the dispersion in pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia, peter. Previous index next the first epistle of peter chapter two objectives in studying this chapter 1 to note what is necessary in order to grow spiritually 2 to reflect upon our privilege and. T he book of 1 peter was written specifically to the christians who were scattered during the persecutions of the first century. Historical illustration of divine judgment on the wicked, and care of the righteous 2 peter. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the books of 2 peter and jude, and the following are five of. The vain supposition that peter here is talking about the book of enoch causes many commentators to miss the point altogether. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version. May 29, 2015 below, you can find all the video from our look at the book weekend on 1 peter 23. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Calvins commentaries on the whole bible pdf monergism. Calvins commentaries on the whole bible pdf sortable title.
Peter warns of heresy among teachers as paul warns of heresy among the laity. Instances of gods judgments in the rebellious angels, 2 peter 2. It has many of the characteristics of a commentary. It is tempting to give an elaborate biographical sketch of peter.
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