Suffering often leads to fear, and fear can easily take control. S anctified suffering we see suffering and persecution in a new light when we focus on living for eternity and following the pattern of our lord jesus christ. Each week, a onepage handout printed front and back on 812 x 11, provides 23 teensized days of. He served as the pastor of moody church in chicago from 1971 to 1978. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to gods elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia and bithynia, who. Was the spirit of jesus christ in the old testament prophets. The apostle peter may have been the most outspoken of the twelve apostles in jesus ministry on earth.
This book was likely written in the early 60s, and the second book attributed to peter was probably written a few years later. The letter rejoices that christians have received an imperishable inheritance in heaven, although they have to suffer for a while on earth 1. Not the peter that declared he would stand when everybody else ran away, matt. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. It appears that the first epistle of peter was written by the apostle from rome sometime around a. The elders which are among you i exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of christ, and also a. The book of 1 peter first baptist church of tolono. He circles repeatedly to the savior, lifting up jesus life example and urging us to follow in his footsteps. The letter was written to christians in asia minor 1.
There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of 1 peter, and the following are five of the best. That peter, the head of the twelve, was the author of this letter is not only strongly supported by the external and internal evidence, but is more logical than any of the objections raised against it. We hope that you find the complete content of the 1 peter helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of the book of 1 peter. These trials are only a test your faithso if your faith remains strong after being tried by fiery trials, it will being you much praise and glory and honor on the day when jesus christ is revealed to the whole world 1. See more ideas about 1 peter, faith and bible verses. Did peter say that god has foreknowledge of the elect. Nevertheless some claim that the idiomatic greek of this letter is beyond peters. 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.
Biography of peter because this letter was written in sophisticated and polished greek, some have argued that peter, who was an unlearned fisherman acts 4. The author calls christians to be holy as god is holy, for they are a royal priesthood, a holy nation, gods own people. The message of the book of 1 peter by bob young introduction peter wrote his first letter to christians in exile who were undergoing persecutions. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to the strangers scattered throughout pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia, elect according to the foreknowledge of god the father, through sanctificatio. Peter wrote to christians in difficult circumstances. A 144page e book on the first peter, the first new testament epistle or letter of st. Wiersbe wrote over 170 booksincluding the popular be series, which has sold over four million copies. Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if. And hed caught a glimpse of the glory to follow 2 pe 1. Intro to 1 peter biblica the international bible society. First peter focuses on the importance of believers bearing up under unjust suffering yet continuing to live well 1 peter 2.
The letter has always been identified as are most general epistles, like james, john and jude, with the. These facts about the book of 1 peter make great bible studies by teaching the word of god. It is hard to maintain faith in the midst of a hostile world. Book of first peter overview insight for living ministries. Materials for personal study and preaching preparation, with questions for small group discussion on 1st peter. Esv 1 peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to those who are elect exiles of the dispersion in pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia. Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied 3 blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, which. The theme of this epistle is to teach the true disciples of christ how to handle the suffering that comes with serving god. The grace of god enables us to stand firm and maintain a good testimony before the watching world.
Then, even if some are disobedient to the word, they will be won over without a word by the way you live, 2 when they see your pure and reverent conduct. Author identified as peter, an apostle of jesus christ 1 peter 1. Even more telling is the large number of old testament references peter uses in his letters. The brash fisherman named rock, now matured, will help you grow in christ. Watch our overview video on 1 peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Peters love for christ shows in every word of his letter. After explaining why christians are different, peter goes into what the christian family.
An argument of the book of 1 peter related media in the midst of severe suffering peter exhorts his readers to rejoice, grow, remain engaged submissive to one another, do what is right and entrust themselves to god so that they may bring glory to god, reach others for god, and receive honor upon christs return. The bible study tool consists of twenty five truefalse questions. Peter had said in a previous letter that the word of the lord endures forever 1 pe 1. The first word of this epistle, peter, identifies the author, who called himself an apostle of jesus christ 1 peter 1.
Biography of peter because this letter was written in sophisticated and polished greek, some have argued that peter, who was an. A living hope in christ bible study book gospel coalition paperback january 1, 2016. Living a christfocused life at home and in school draws others to jesus. Are christians to strive to live selfcontrolled, holy lives. Most scholars say this is james the brother of jesus and jude not the apostle, brother of john. The apostle, once a commercial fisherman in galilee, is now in rome and soon to be executed. The 1 peter bible study tool is designed to teach the body of christ biblical truths about the book of 1 peter. Instead, jesus sufferings, inflicted on an innocent person, are said to have taken place for othersnot least for those to whom 1 peter is addressed. Peter especially esteems pauls letterseven regarding them as scripture themselves 2 pe 3.
They should love one another and long for the word of god. The first epistle of peter, usually referred to simply as first peter and often written 1 peter, is a book of the new testament. In making this case, 1 peter makes the most extensive use of isaiah 53 of any new testament book. The book of 1 peter blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who according to his abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of jesus christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you. Therefore, christians also are to suffer undeserved criticism and unjust treatment, so that their faith and good conduct will be apparent. Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, all evil speakings, 2. Book of acts a number of phrases in 1 peter match those in the book of acts. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Only one other new testament book has a higher percentage of old testament quotations than 1 peter.
He certainly became one of the boldest witnesses for the faith. Book of 1 peter 1 peter chapter 1 1 peter chapter 2 1 peter chapter 3 1 peter chapter 4 1 peter chapter 5. In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. Discipleship lessons from the fisherman, a book by. Thus in 1 peter silass greek may be seen, while in 2 peter it may be peter s rough greek that appears. Be ready to speak up and tell anyone who asks why youre living the way you are, and always with the utmost courtesy. An introduction to the book of 1 peter related media i. The book of 1 peter offers free, online access to study passages, for biblical studies, contained in the words, text and verses of the roman catholic scripture. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 1 peter 1.
How to make the best of times out of your worst of times wiersbe, warren w. Filled with a wealth of ideas for going deeper so you can return to this study again and again. May 29, 2015 below, you can find all the video from our look at the book weekend on 1 peter 23. Wiersbe 19292019 was an internationally known bible teacher, author, and conference speaker.
Some also maintain that the book reflects a situation that did not exist until after peter s death, suggesting that the persecution referred to in 4. The elders which are among you i exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of christ. Blum affirms that 1 peter is reflected in the gospel of truth which seems to use the books regarded as authoritative in rome c. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. In this letter alone peter quotes the old testament at least twelve times, and refers to old testament persons, events or passages at least six more times. Clarify share report asked november 15 20 anonymous via gotquestions. I am writing to gods chosen people who are living as foreigners in the provinces of pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia. Through thick and thin, keep your hearts at attention, in adoration before christ, your master.
932 1098 95 1573 1061 1041 213 1062 760 1319 431 431 318 1494 150 1278 1036 1230 1537 739 1364 57 19 1537 1513 318 595 1577 1594 969 719 1289 1502 1482 1356 547 983 685 549 322 807 377 1181 111 1421 534 1466 29