We will see in the next few verses that he is called the stone because he is the cornerstone of the house of god. In 2 peter, peter either used a different amanuensis or wrote the letter by himself. Watch our overview video on 2 peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. He also said that if we have these things, we will never stumble i.
The differences in vocabulary between the two letters can be explained by the differences in theme. In the ancient church it was never doubted as a true letter from the apostle peter. The character and effect of christ the cornerstone, 1 peter 2. The appeal for appropriate individual conduct, 1 peter 2. There was also the development of the office of pastor, who was essentially a teaching elder 1 timothy 5. Exhortations in view of our position in the world, 1 peter 2. In this great chapter, peter stressed the duties of the church as the new israel of god, who were bound by their privileges to exhibit lives worthy of their sacred calling 1 peter 2. His intent is to cause real and lasting harm to us and, especially, to weaken our trust in the father.
Copeland sermons from first peter 3 pilgrims of the dispersion 1 peter 1. In 2 peter, peter calls for faithfulness and confronts corrupt teachers who. First peter focuses on the importance of believers bearing up under unjust suffering yet continuing to live well 1 peter 2. Throughout the new testament, various phrases are used to describe those people of god who. Intro to 1 peter biblica the international bible society. 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 rendering lively, instead of living, as in 1peter 2.
Study 1 peter using martin luthers bible commentary to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The early church universally acknowledged the authenticity and authority of first peter. Now viewing scripture range from the book of 1 peter chapter 5. I peter 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. See, i lay a stone in zion, a chosen and precious corner. Priest is the abbreviation of presbyter in the church of england prayer book, not. The content, style, and vocabulary seem to warrant the conclusion that these three epistles were addressed to the same readers as the gospel of john. Peter wished to impress on his readers that by living an obedient, victorious life under duress, a christian can actually evangelize his hostile world compare 1. Believers are constantly exposed to a world system energized by satan and his demons.
This book, peter s first epistle, expounds upon our glorious salvation, its mystery pondered by angels and old testament prophets, its vehicle the word of god, its method the shed blood of christ, and its recipients a royal priesthood of believers. Jesus is the perfect foundation stone god has chosen for the house. 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. May you know more and more of grace and peace as your knowledge of. That enemy is the devilsatanand his agenda is to devour christians. This is the conquest that has conquered the world, our faith. Keep a notebook handy to jot down questions, ideas and applications. The same things in the way of sufferings are being accomplished in the entire association of. Since peter was martyred in rome during the reign of nero, his death must have occurred prior to a.
In the previous verse, peter urged his christian readers to be soberminded and alert because our enemy is after us. Thus in 1 peter silass greek may be seen, while in 2 peter it may be peter s rough greek that appears. We are in training now, learning how to be priests of god for his spiritual priesthood, and a primary reason is to offer up spiritual sacrifices. The sense of freedom contained in the gospel undoubtedly caused great tension among christian slaves. They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. Title the letter has always been identified as are most general epistles, like james, john, and jude with the name of the author, peter, and with the notation that it was his first inspir.
Between ad 6367, the apostle peter was inspired to write to the elect who were dispersed throughout asia minorand to us todaythat christians are to offer up spiritual sacrifices and proclaim the praises of god. Converts are newborn babes in christhe is the chief cornerstonesaints hold a royal priesthood and are a peculiar peoplesaints are in. Peter does not distinctly say that the house is a temple for the word. The book of 2 peter was written toward the end of peter s life. Peter wrote that he used an amanuensis, silvanus, in 1 peter compare 1 peter 5. In the previous verse, peter identified jesus, the lord, as the living stone. Peter was qualified to speak because he is a fellow elder. Those who trust in him are also living stones used to build the house. In addition, we individually serve as both the priests and the spiritual sacrifices. Book of first peter overview insight for living ministries. Complete our how to study a book of the bible lessons with 1 peter. These are the ones who will finally be able to say. I include the category of canonization in 1 peter because the issue is so controversial with 2 peter.
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