The instruction here for us is to have our minds uncluttered from the things of the world and be ready to be. Verse 3 recalls to us our status as children of god, reminding us that our hope lies in the resurrection from the dead, when we will be composed of spirit, able to inherit the kingdom see i corinthians 15. The duties of shepherds and the flock 15 the duties to god and satan 69 concluding remarks 1014 2 how does peter identify himself as he exhorts the elders. He reminds them again that their real home is not in this world 1 peter 1. The instruction here for us is to have our minds uncluttered from the things of the world and be ready to be used as the lord directs. It is partially because of things like this that babylon in 1 pet. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. She who is in babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, mark. For most items, when you purchase 10 or more of a single. She who is in babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son mark.
Edwards is wellinformed and easy to read, and any lack of distinctive interpretive contribution is made up for in his keen ability to keep sight of the. This theory divides the book of i peter as follows. The church that is at babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you. He does not claim power to rule over all pastors and churches. He identifies himself as the author of first peter 1. She who is at babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does mark, my son. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below.
F21 however, peter here used the word as the best figure available for describing the eternal glory of the heavenly reward, thus providing another example of the extensive use of such figurative language. For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages. While suffering is the dominant theme of this epistle, hope is the prominent emphasis. The book of 1 st peter is an excellent book that is just as relevant. Benefit from the incredible wisdom of charles spurgeon, passage by passage. Spurgeons writings on the bible fill dozens of volumes. First peter 5 bible study guide bible verses, quotes. These verses link the unveiling of jesus christ with our future and all that the father is working out. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. The church that is at babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you, and so doth mark, my son. Gird up the loins of your mind as persons in the eastern countries were wont, in travelling or running, to gird up their long garments, so gather ye up all your.
Instructions for leaders and followers 1 peter 5 bible. Verse 3 recalls to us our status as children of god, reminding us that our hope lies in the. H ere is a quick bible study guide on 1 peter chapter 5. In this article, i explain why the coelect woman in 1 peter 5. Your sister church here in babylon sends you greetings, and so does my son mark. This volume features jobess own translation of the greek text and detaile.
As a young church in a hostile environment, peters 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. From one of the most popular names in evangelical theology, wayne grudem, comes this magnificent little commentary on 1 peter. The introduction material and especially her own scholarship on the roman colonization theory to explain the audience is worth the price of the book itself. Some, by babylon, understand rome, which is so called, in a figurative sense, in the book of the revelations. There is some discussion about the role of silas in the. Jobes does a great job of addressing the theology of the book as a whole and is thorough in her exegesis. Peter wants them to stop doing the evil things that they used to do 1 peter 1. We have here the same symbolical name as in the book of revelation, where it is intended primarily as an appellation. This theory is built on the hypothesis that i peter is based on a liturgy containing various prayers and homilies spoken by a bishop at the various stages of an easter baptismal service. Look forward to the gracious salvation that will come to you when jesus christ is revealed to the world. This volume collects his thoughts on 1 peter in a commentary format, with illustrations and applications culled from his sermons and writings. Therefore, with your minds ready for action, be soberminded and set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of jesus christ.
Below, you can find all the video from our look at the book weekend on 1 peter 23. There is some discussion about the role of silas in the writing of this letter 5. If hebrews is the book of faith, and 1 corinthians or 1 john the books of love, 1 peter is the book of hope. Edwards is a unique contribution that offers a unified presentation of one of the most theologically significant of the petrine epistles. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on the book of 1 peter picking up today in chapter 4, verse 7. In which the apostle gives particular directions, first to the elders, how to behave themselves towards their flock. F21 however, peter here used the word as the best figure available for describing the eternal glory of the heavenly reward, thus providing another example of the extensive use of such figurative language throughout 1 peter. You can find the best commentary on 1 peter for you using the tools on the right side. The church that is at babylon the vulgate latin, syriac, and arabic versions, supply the word church, as we do. They were to be ready to move out in a moments notice. We have here the same symbolical name as in the book of revelation, where, whatever further meanings are attached to the designation, it is intended primarily. It appears that the first epistle of peter was written by the apostle from rome sometime around a. Peter keeps the history of the deluge before his eyes, finding a parallel to the state of the jews in his.
Christians today will also find in peter s letter a wealth of practical counsel on how to. He was brought to jesus by andrew, his brother, and became one of the leaders of the apostles, both before and after christs death. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. The revised version omits the church, and substitutes she. Edwards is a unique contribution that offers a unified presentation of one of the most theologically significant of the.
He then exhorts all to sobriety, watchfulness against temptations, and stedfastness in the faith, praying earnestly for them. Standard shipping is free for all orders within the united states. Rich cathers calvary chapel, fullerton sermon notes on 1 peter. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. A right relation of the heart toward god and man, 1. The author was the apostle peter, whose name before he became a disciple, was simon. Add any comments you think that i missed and should have included. Some, by babylon, understand rome, which is so called, in a figurative sense, in. Peter keeps the history of the deluge before his eyes, finding a parallel to the state of the jews in his own time in that of the antediluvians in the days of noah.
David guzik commentary on 1 peter 5, in which peter addresses the leaders and. The book of 1 st peter is an excellent book that is just as relevant today as the day that it was written and still speaks to us and can help us in our daily walk with god. Despite being nontechnical commentaries, tyndale commentaries are nevertheless exegetical and discuss the major issues scholars are concerned with in ordinary language. In which the apostle gives particular directions, first to the elders, how to behave themselves towards their flock v. In this newest addition to the acclaimed becnt series, respected new testament scholar karen h. Looking at these scriptures in the light of i peter 5. He was born in bethsaida and lived in capernaum where he followed the occupation of fishing. Obligations growing out of the blessings of grace, 1.
Hope gives the christian encouragement in the midst of the trials and tribulations of this life because it focuses our affection on the blessings. Apr 01, 2005 in this newest addition to the acclaimed becnt series, respected new testament scholar karen h. This 23 part expository study of 1 peter was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 1992. Peter, in the passage above, ranks himself with the elders. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on the book of 1 peter picking up today in chapter 5, verse 5. The duties of shepherds and the flock 1 5 the duties to god and satan 69 concluding remarks 1014 2 how does peter identify himself as he exhorts the elders.
They have to fight against evil desires inside them. Grudem provides his readers with all the typical fair of the tyndale series but is exceptional at making cloudy issues clear and for persuading his audience using evidence. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of 1 peter, and the following are five of the best. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Sharing in christs glory would mean being united with him as sinless members of his fathers family of approved children. Be sober, be watchful against all spiritual dangers and enemies, and be temperate in all. Grudems work on the epistle of i peter is a contribution to the tyndale new testament commentaries, a popular series designed to help the general bible reader understand clearly what the text actually says. See karen jobes discussion on babylon in 1 peter baker exegetical commentary of the new testament. It was the peculiar honour of peter and a few more, to be witnesses of christs sufferings. This is probably the best midlevel commentary on 1 peter that is out today.
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. Grudem provides his readers with all the typical fair of the tyndale series. Mar 30, 2008 this theory is built on the hypothesis that i peter is based on a liturgy containing various prayers and homilies spoken by a bishop at the various stages of an easter baptismal service. But the end of all things is at hand i think that here also st.