Even as sarah obeyed abraham going along with him wherever he went, as from chaldea to canaan, and into egypt, and the land of the philistines, saying the words he put into her mouth, genesis 12. To those who are elect exiles of a the dispersion in pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia, 2 according to b the foreknowledge of god the father, c in the sanctification of the spirit, for obedience to jesus christ and d for sprinkling with his blood may e grace and f peace be multiplied to you born again to a living. The letter teaches, for example, that christ is the stone rejected by the builder 2. Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands. When you read malachi you are reading the voice of yahweh. Saras usual subjection is clearly seen in the one instance to which st. Leave a comment in this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of. Peter writes that it is better, if god wills, for the christian to suffer for doing what is right than to suffer for doing wrong. In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of jesus christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. The meaning of the verse is simply assumed, and because of this, no time is taken to study it, which is the very hallmark of tradition. A good conscience is possible when we know our suffering is in spite of good behavior, not because of bad behavior cf.
The first epistle of peter, usually referred to simply as first peter and often written 1 peter, is a book of the new testament. That the apostle peter is the author of 1 peter however, is certain. First peter focuses on the importance of believers bearing up under unjust suffering yet continuing to live well 1 peter 2. Sep 11, 2011 senior 1 peter in 1 peter, jude and 2 peter, daniel j. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening. How did jesus go and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison. Zerrs commentary on selected books of the new testament. We can choose to go the right way, and when we do, we have humbled ourselves. Instead, moved by the holy spirit, men spoke from god. Blum, 1 peter, in the expositors bible commentary, volume 12, frank e. The meaning of the verse is simply assumed, and because of this, no time is. Take note before we move on that this book was written to.
Abraham and any are as become being by called calling children daughters do fear frightened give have her him if is just like lord master not obeyed right sarah to way what who without you nt letters. Peter seems rather to have argued from what every one would feel must have been the case than from explicit records. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith are. A catalogue record for this book is available from the british library library of congress cataloging in publication data understanding childrens literatureedited by peter hunt p. Expand your understanding of 1 peter for personal spiritual growth by reading the book in its entirety throughout each week of study. Calvin, benson, and bloomfield understand it of that firmness and intrepidity of. As i understand peters teaching in our text, verse 17 lays the foundation for what peter writes from verse 18 of chapter 3 through verse 6 of chapter 4. The book of 1 st peter is a general epistle apostolic letter. As mason said, this gives quite a new complexion to the 34th psalm. The phrase, which hoped in god, pointing as it does to the coming of the messiah, prepares us to understand how these hebrew women became saras children.
A simple explanation of our good conduct may take the wind out of the sails of our critics. This beautiful passage is the outpouring of an adorning heart. Follow a versebyverse approach to complete a book study. Book of first peter overview insight for living ministries. Above we have looked at several possible interpretations. Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives.
He was brought to jesus by andrew, his brother, and became one of the leaders of the apostles, both before and after christs death. Dig deeper into scripture individually and alongside other women. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is. In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of jesus christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. And you are her children, if you do good and r do not fear anything that is frightening. 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. The author was the apostle peter, whose name before he became a disciple, was simon. Book of 1 peter bible survey who was peter in the bible. And with the notation that it was his first inspired letter. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. Only one who has devoutly contemplated the greatness of our salvation could utter such a magnificent paean of praise, one that prepares and encourages the suffering soul to steadfastly continue the spiritual battle. The most important thing that we can take from these verses is the understanding and the knowledge, the belief and the conviction, that humility is a choice.
What does it mean that jesus and believers are living stones in 1 peter 2. The material in this letters bears definite resemblance to his messages in the book of acts. The purpose of the letter is to encourage believers to stand fast while they endure suffering and distress in the present evil age. Since the conclusion is tenuous, it might help if we better understand peter s point for writing this section that includes 1 peter 4. Understanding 1 peter new covenant bible fellowship. In this verse from psalms 34, peter applied to the lord jesus the great old testament word for god, the lord. For in this manner, in former times, the holy women.
The key personalities are the apostle peter, silas, and mark. Sarah obeyed abrahampeter does not seem to be referring to any one specific incident here, for the main verb and both participles in verse 5 all indicate a continuing pattern of. I further understand peter to imply that the husband, whether by word or deed. The greek word for submit hupotasso has a military usage and meaning of. Sarah obeyed abrahampeter does not seem to be referring to any one specific incident here, for the main verb and both participles in verse 5 all indicate a continuing pattern of conduct during one s life. This epistle was written to give christians a fuller understanding of whats going on. Complete our how to study a book of the bible lessons with 1 peter. Do not let your adorning be externalthe braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear 1 peter 3. They are encouraged to persevere, knowing that a greater reward will be theirs on the day of salvation. What does it mean that jesus christ is the cornerstone. The very excellent book entitled, no god, but god, contains a. Chapter 1 peter unpacks the glorious truths of the gospel so in order to encourage the church to persevere even though they may be grieved by various trials.
In this way, then, the whole order of events from the least detail unto the greatest operates under the determining decree of god so as to take place according to his sovereign purpose. The opening verse of the epistle claims it was written by peter, who was clearly the leader among christs apostles. What does it mean that by his stripes we are healed. The goal of this study is that when we finish the book of 1 peter we have a better understanding of the entire letter. The phrase, if pressed, implies a nominal subjection as of a slave to her lord. When a husband has this understanding, god directs him to use it in that he is to. Its purpose was to encourage suffering christians and to call them to personal holiness. Husbands who love like christ and the wives who submit to them. Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. The nlt is known for the way it emphasises male authority. David guzik commentary on 1 peter 3, where peter addresses the issue of. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not. A definite example of the general fact just alleged. Since the conclusion is tenuous, it might help if we better understand peters point for writing this section that includes 1 peter 4.
I peter 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear. The following has been largely copied and pasted from a previous article entitled submission and respect from wives. The endurance peter called these believers to is similar to jobs, a man who suffered despite his righteousness.
The letter has always been identified as are most general epistles, like james, john and jude, with the name of the author, peter. The beautiful faith of fearless submission desiring god. This is part of a longer instruction to christian wives in verses 1 through 6. To those who are elect exiles of a the dispersion in pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia, 2 according to b the foreknowledge of god the father, c in the sanctification of the spirit, for obedience to jesus christ and d for sprinkling with his blood. Keep a notebook handy to jot down questions, ideas and applications. He was born in bethsaida and lived in capernaum where he followed the occupation of fishing. Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. The specific idea here, regarding beauty, further describes how a christian wife with an unbelieving husband should expect to win him to faith in christ.
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