He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth 1 pet. Look at the book trust god when you are mistreated 1 peter 2. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. That is to say, continue to fulfill your obligations and commitments, and do so with an attitude of respect, as. Peters theology of discipleship to the crucified messiah 1. The purpose of the letter is to encourage believers to stand fast while they endure suffering and distress in the present evil age. Keep your behavior excellent among the gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify god in the day of visitation. In verse 8, peter concludes a thought begun in the previous two verses.
In chapter 2, peter urges his readers to cultivate a love for gods word 2. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. A person might have to suffer even when it is unfair, but if he thinks of god and stands the pain, god is plea. As toddlers, we begin to realize our strong sense of fairness. These names all referred to roman provinces in asia minor, north of the taurus mountains. Edwards offers an engaging and probing introduction to the e. His teaching about slaves and masters is a worst case. Peter reveals that such submission is commendable before god and follows the example of jesus whose own suffering delivered us from sin 18 25. Book of first peter overview insight for living ministries. Sacrificed animals were supposed to be without blemish or defect cf. The message of the bible is contrary to this mentality. Look at the book slaves, obey your masters 1 peter 2. After commanding all christians to submit to every human authority, including emperors, kings, and governors, peter specifically says the same to christian servants or slaves about their masters. That is to say, continue to fulfill your obligations and commitments, and do so with an attitude of respect, as opposed to an attitude of defiance or resentment.
Cry out for this nourishment, 3 now that you have had a taste of the lords kindness. Edwards teaching through the book of 1 peter in 17 engaging and challenging lessons. For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are consc. The book of 1 peter is about suffering and peter is going to argue that we must submit amidst unjust suffering. To gods elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia and bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of god the father, through the sanctifying work of the spirit, to be obedient to jesus christ and sprinkled with his blood. This role was relevant to a large number of peter s readers. He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. Peter reveals that such submission is commendable before god and follows the example of jesus whose own suffering delivered us from sin 1825. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. In your hearts honor christ the lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you 1 peter 3. For 33 years, he served as pastor of bethlehem baptist church, minneapolis, minnesota. Articles sermons topics books podcasts filter resources by. 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.
Aug 10, 2014 i mentioned in this weekends sermon that the apostle paul lived in such a way that he provoked a question peter said it this way. 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. In the previous verse, peter wrote that christian slaves must submit to their masters. Both servants and slaves made up a significant number of the early church members. The material in this letters bears definite resemblance to his messages in the book of acts.
Peter first sent this letter to believers living in the northern regions of asia minor 1. Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear. Keep a notebook handy to jot down questions, ideas and applications. This book includes a number of references to trials, harsh treatment, and suffering that recipients of this letter are experiencing 1.
May this collection of resources empower you to preach the essential truths of this book to the souls of your community in order that they may persevere in suffering as they wait upon the mighty hand of god to bring deliverance. He was among the earliest of the disciples of jesus cf. Niv 19 for it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of god. First lets be clear this is not an endorsement for slavery. Understanding 1 peter new covenant bible fellowship. Particular directions are given how subjects ought to obey the magistrates, and servants their masters, patiently suffering in well doing, in imitation of christ 1 peter 2. The opinion that the apostle peter is the author is sustained by both history and careful investigation. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech. That the apostle peter is the author of 1 peter however, is certain. In the earliest classical peter s theology of discipleship to the crucified messiah 1 peter 2. The verses here are referring to servants that are house servants. Because of his unique prominence, there was no shortage in the early church of documents falsely claiming to be written by peter. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage.
Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, as newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby. Individually, they are referred to as disciples, saints, believers, priests, christians, etc. Submission means to obey those in authority over you. Blum affirms that 1 peter is reflected in the gospel of truth which seems to use the books regarded as authoritative in rome c. Peter uses old testament sacrificial language here. As adults, even though we know that life isnt fair, we are prone to fight back when we feel we are victims of unfair treatment. Lessons explain and illuminate each passage of scripture in light of the bibles grand story. Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. Edwards offers an engaging and probing introduction to the entire book of 1 peter, guiding viewers in creatively and faithfully living out the bibles message in today.
Slaves, in reverent fear of god submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are. Slaves, in reverent fear of god submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. Throughout the new testament, various phrases are used to describe those people of god who make up the lords church a. Fifth, peter is instructing the christian about submission to authority in the context of suffering for the sake of godly conduct. They are encouraged to persevere, knowing that a greater reward will be theirs on the day of salvation. First peter focuses on the importance of believers bearing up under unjust suffering yet continuing to live well 1 peter 2. Peter encourages them with the example of jesus, the suffering servant of isaiah 53.
Do what they tell younot only if they are kind and reasonable, but even if they are cruel. The apostle peter is one of the most prominent of the first disciples of jesus in the canonical record. This was not a region that either peter or paul ever evangelized, as far as we know. Act as free men, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as bondslaves of god 1 peter 2. Authorship the book was written from rome called babylon in 1 peter 5. Peters words in verses 19 and 20 seem to be an extension of our lords teaching in the gospel of luke. Peter is not condemning or condoning slavery, just stating it as a. Sermons from first peter 3 pilgrims of the dispersion 1 peter 1. Constables notes on 1 peter 2020 edition in contrast, there has been much controversy over the authorship of 2 peter. 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.
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