What does it mean that jesus and believers are living stones in 1 peter 2. First, i want to bridge the gap in time and culture between the world of. Just as young people are supposed to submit to their elders, so are we to submit in whatever positions we are in. Book of 1 peter bible survey who was peter in the bible. It is not just whether you are younger than another person, or that you. Click the search button below to search the entire website including all scripture translations, comments, commentary, bible dictionary, articles, and other pages. New testament audio commentaries free bible commentary. Outline of the book of i peter floral heights church of. He was born in bethsaida and lived in capernaum where he followed the occupation of fishing. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, especially the new international version and the new revised standard. The book of james is possibly the earliest writing found in the new testament canon. We recommend that you actively apply the principle to your life throughout each day to develop personal. According to verse 7 printed below, how are we to do so.
Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders peter adresses presumption by starting with the young people. The only complete and unabridged onevolume edition of matthew henry s famous work. We have died with christ and must sacrifice our lives for him. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. This chapter concludes the epistle with exhortations concerning the eldership and the general attitude of submission and obedience for all 1 peter 5. He is to be least of all and servant of all mark 9. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. Fourpart series on how to approach the study of the book of revelation if you would like to contribute to the ongoing work of this bible study ministry. You can find the best commentary on 1 peter for you using the tools on the right side. In which the apostle gives particular directions, first to the elders, how to behave themselves towards their flock v.
Book 4 david clines book 5 john and grace robertson book 6 bob and vic mccallum book 7 chue petnamngern book 8 vic and jean fleming in the present book, as in my other books, my aim is to provide biblical reference material that bridges two gaps at the same time. The words are taken out of, or at least refer to psalms 55. Selfdenial requires genuine humility in submission, or it is merely a counterfeit. The letter was written to christians in asia minor 1. Worries about covetousness, ambition, popularity, all evaporate under the command to humble yourselves under the mighty hand of god. No direct matches for your keyword exist in the king james bible. He does not claim power to rule over all pastors and churches. Peter had been a fisherman before being called to be an apostle. It was the peculiar honour of peter and a few more, to be witnesses of christs sufferings. The author was the apostle peter, whose name before he became a disciple, was simon. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of 1 peter, and the following are five of the best. Jesus healed peter s motherinlaw of a fever matthew 8.
Theophilus of antioch cites this letter as petrine. The first epistle of peter 1 peter from the holy bible new international version niv book 60 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so. Bible exposition commentary versebyverse commentary. Free reading plans and devotionals related to 1 peter 5. Worries about covetousness, ambition, popularity, all evaporate under the command to. It was likely written after paul began to bring the gospel to the gentiles but before he and james met at the jerusalem council cf. What does it mean that by his stripes we are healed. Commentaries in the bible no direct matches for your keyword exist in the king james bible. Richison exposes the mind of god to the mind of man by expounding individual books of gods word versebyverse each study expounds a passage, forms a principle out of that passage, and shows how to apply that principle to your life.
And when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. In those great statements of blessing, jesus wasnt finished telling us how we can be blessed. Peter instructs us to humble ourselves under the mighty hand of god. The author of the letter of the churches of vienne and lugdunum lyons cites this letter as. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. The elders therefore among you i exhort, who am a fellowelder, and a witness of the sufferings of christ, who am also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed. New king james version nkjv, 1982, 1988 by thomas nelson. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible hendrickson starting at. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faithof greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by firemay result in praise, glory and honor when jesus christ is revealed. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. What does it mean that jesus christ is the cornerstone. Here, we learn we can be blessed as we endure temptation. It appears that the first epistle of peter was written by the apostle from rome sometime around a.
An excellent commentary for serious students of the word. Jesus changed simons name to peter indicating the rock like faith that he. We hope that you find the 1 peter summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of 1 peter. Sometimes we get so frightened by the thought of workswon salvation that we forget that love and grace ultimately call us to action, and not just reflection. And when the chief shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. The unfolding of character yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue.
The concept of selfdenial is at the heart of pauls teaching on submission to god. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of james, and the following are five of the best. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another peter broadens the instructions. James the half brother of jesus is the likely author of the book of james. He then exhorts all to sobriety, watchfulness against temptations, and stedfastness in the faith, praying earnestly for them.