The order of the words in the greek is the same as in 1 peter 1. Grace and peace were the usual christian greetings in a letter. Reading 2 peter as a testament of the apostle peter. Every mans experience of the value of religion, and the results of his examination and observation. Peter realized that the spirit would use his writings after his death. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. This 23 part expository study of 1 peter was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 1992. This new edition is packed with wise insights about our great salvation and our conduct as christians before god, the world, and fellow believers.
The same difference is observable in pauls epistles. Verse 3 if ye have tasted that the lord is gracious. Simon peter symeon, sumewn, is the reading of almost all the versions, and of all the most important mss. 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. This volume collects his thoughts on 1 peter in a commentary format, with illustrations and applications culled from his sermons and writings. These books are, therefore, extraordinarily relevant, even today. Kjv, word study bible, hardcover, red letter edition. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. The importance and advantage of progress and perseverance in grace and holiness made the apostle to be very diligent in doing the work of a minister of christ, that he might thereby excite and assist them to be diligent in the duty of. And i will also be diligent that at any time after my departure you will be able to call these things to mind. Whitney woollard joining us to explore 2 peter is a longtime contributor to the bible project, whitney woollard. The expositors bible commentary on cd rom wayne grudem 1 peter tyndale new testament commentaries. Students and scholars alike will delight at petts clear and direct style.
Zerrs commentary on selected books of the new testament. Well send you a new verse every day to download or share. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Though mankind is beneath the angels in dignity hebrews 2. Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time. Free bible commentaries in easy english easyenglish bible. Spurgeons writings on the bible fill dozens of volumes. The things which they were to have always in remembrance, were, the necessity of experiencing and practising the graces and virtues of the christian life, mentioned 2 peter 1. The three days and the three nights study resources. The body is but a tabernacle, or tent, of the soul.
It appears that the first epistle of peter was written by the apostle from rome sometime around a. Verses 15 peter used the words the god of abraham, isaac and jacob. Top 5 commentaries on the books of 2 peter and jude. What really grieved peter was the threetime repetition, because it was a plain reminder of his previous threetime denial. The most useful method would be to go to the section of scripture that you are interested in, and selecting the button for a complete list of all commentaries and resources related to that scripture. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. In this letter the author anticipates his death, and hopes, above all, that readers will remember his ethical instructions. God rules history a bible text and commentary on the book of 1 chronicles. For such is the will of god that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men. A bible text and commentary on the book of 2 kings.
Beare said, the english reader is here offered for the first time a commen tary based upon the thesis, now widely accepted, that first peter is a pseudonymous work of the. Study guide for 2 peter 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. This file is large and could be slow to download it is also available in three smaller parts or you can download it in. I use adhesive notes to remember things, and second peter is about remembering things, so thats the story behind this icon. First, when someone wrote a farewell address, it typically was done so anonymously. Barbieri has prepared an easytounderstand and practical study. Jun 01, 2009 expositors bible commentary, the, pradis cdrom. Book of first peter overview insight for living ministries. Ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men see the notes at titus 2. This commentary, like each in the series, is designed to serve the churchthrough aid in preaching, teaching, study groups, and so forthand demonstrate the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the bible.
Justin taylor is executive vice president for book publishing and publisher for books at crossway. Paul always prayed for these gifts for the christians to whom he wrote. But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. There are several sound reasons why scholars do not believe 1 and 2 peter were written by the same author.
The explore the bible series will help you know and apply the encouraging and empowering truth of gods word. The danger now, as of old, was about to arise from false teachers, who soon were to come among them, as paul also to whom reference is made, 2 peter 3. 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. Verses 25 verses 25 the general rule of a christian conversation is this, it must be honest, which it cannot be if there be not a conscientious discharge of all relative duties. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 peter 2 and more. True and false prophecy click chart to enlarge chart from jensens survey of the nt used by permission charles swindolls chart right side of page. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. Barnes notes on the new testament, 2 peter grand rapids, michigan. This foundational truth of the christian life is essential to enduring hardship and even persecution. Peter wanted his readers to have more grace and peace from god.
For those who want to know more, paul gives some details regarding our future glorified bodies in i corinthians 15. Also, the books differ dramatically in style and vocabulary as well as in theological expressions. The niv application commentary 2 peter, jude moo, douglas j. They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of balaam son of. The meaning of this word is what gives the second book of the bible its name, because the going out of the children of israel from egypt is the. 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. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of 1 peter, and the following are five of the best. Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the lord is gracious. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. He blogs at between two worlds and evangelical history. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original.
Grace and peace be multiplied unto you by a multiplication of grace may be meant a larger discovery of the love and favour of god. And this is the more remarkable, as the surname of peter occurs upwards of seventy times in the new testament, and is invariably read simon, simon, except here, and in acts xv. Peter himself, must have been attempting to imitate of set purpose the opening salutation of the first epistle. Consistent with all volumes of the everymans bible commentary series, dr. Read 2 peter 2 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Study guide for john 21 by david guzik blue letter bible. Peter is describing the great privileges which the believer in jesus possesses in christ, and what this requires in our daily living. Refusing to bring every thought to the obedience of christ, they act against gods righteous precepts. The benchmarks of committed christian living ii peter 1. And encouraged to patience under persecutions for righteousness sake, considering that christ suffered patiently. Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of god, and of jesus our lord,according as.
For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages. Whitney is a writer, speaker, and bible teacher in portland, or. Peter seems to say that the appointment of god embraces both the setting forth of christ and his work and the rejection by men. Peter petts commentary in this modernly written versebyverse commentary of the bible see book exclusions below, dr. It has no reference to christs death, suffering, resurrection and ascension. Read 2 peter 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. For so is the will of god, that with well doing yee may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.
The letter was written to christians in asia minor 1. Now this interpretation of kypke is the more likely, because it is evident that st. He must have had a sense that the spirit was speaking through him for christians to read and use after his death. These are the same words that god used in exodus 3. The spirit manifested is one of anxiety, severity, and denunciation, white in 1 peter it is one of mildness, sweetness and fatherly dignity. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 peter 1 and more. Norman hillyer 1 and 2 peter, jude new international biblical commentary 1995 paternoster press. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. The unbelief of men or the stumbling that is the result of the unbelief.
Some interpreters identify the genre of 2 peter as a testament, the final words and exhortations of a revered figure. Jesus restores us by causing us to face squarely our point of failure, then challenging us to set our eyes on the work ahead. Heres peters exhortation with regard to the leadership style these elders should demonstrate in verses 23. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on 2 peter. Peter seems to have had a liking for that word precious. Glance through 1 peter again to see how often these are mentioned.
First peter focuses on the importance of believers bearing up under unjust suffering yet continuing to live well 1 peter 2. He focuses on the sincere faith and teaching of the apostles, and warns that false teachers will arise. The epistles of 2 peter and jude are among the most neglected books in the bible. Resources matthew henrys commentary 1 peter chapter 2 verses 25 verses 25 the general rule of a christian conversation is this, it must be honest, which it cannot be if there be not a conscientious discharge of all relative duties. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i wrote additional commentaries, all of them falling under the new be series.
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