The second chapter of the book covers the topics of growing, being and doing. All of this flows from the conclusion of chapter 1. Jan 02, 2020 peters authorship of 2 peter has been challenged more than that of any other book in the new testament. His popular blog jesus creed attracts thousands of daily readers, and his books are perennial bestsellers that prove to be informative, edifying, and challenging. Dec 09, 2016 watch our overview video on 2 peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. First, the language and style of the two peter books are very different. But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins.
The means of obtaining it, the word of god, is recommended, and all contrary qualities are condemned, 1 peter 2. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign lord who bought them bringing swift destruction on themselves. Mcknight, who also accepts the socalled new perspective on paul, no doubt reads 1 peter through similar lenses and equally draws the implications for this nonpauline book. The book is believed to have been written by peter between 60 and 65 ad. The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc.
Most bible commentaries take us on a oneway trip from the twentieth century. I have written both of them as reminders to stimulate you to wholesome thinking. The act of calling literally it is, who called, not who hath called was that of sending the preachers of the gospel to them, i. The book of 2 peter was written toward the end of peters life. The author was the apostle peter, whose name before he became a disciple, was simon. What are distinguishing marks of the people of god which separate them from the world. He was born in bethsaida and lived in capernaum where he followed the. Watch our overview video on 1 peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, gods special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you. These and many questions like them at once come to the front when we begin to discuss the bible as a book. Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the. The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. In like manner, we are drawn to the cross of christ. A master of application, readers are in store for a rich reward of wisdom and practical extrapolations from the text. In contrast with those who reject christ and are destined to stumble, peter now describes the chosen people of god. For example, jesus return is described as revelation or revealing in 1 peter 1. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, read verse in new international version. Peter uses language that had been used to describe gods special relationship with israel. In 2 peter, peter calls for faithfulness and confronts corrupt teachers who.
The most popular bible verses from 1 peter found 105 verses 1 peter 2. The book of obadiah is based on a prophetic vision concerning the fall of edom, a mountain dwelling nation v. Scot mcknight has emerged as one of the most popular and influential nt scholars of the last decade. Peters authorship of 2 peter has been challenged more than that of any other book in the new testament. This is because at the time the king james version was translated, the word peculiar was often used to refer to something belonging to someone, as in. But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, gods special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. While these epistles are short, moo shows that they remain important for the modern christian by applying them to modern life. Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who asks you to.
We understand that it was the original autographs or writings of the apostles and prophets which were inspired 2 tim. New international version 1 peter 2 1 therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. But in your hearts set christ apart as holy and acknowledge him as lord. And many of these verses can be found in the old testament book of proverbs. 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. Here are three different bible versions of 1 peter 2. Therefore, different words might be used in an attempt to capture the original meaning in the king james version, new american standard, and new international version bibles.
An interesting parallel to this appears in the book of revelation. Mcknights rendering of 1 peter and his focus on the role of suffering convinced me that i need to spend more time with this book. Peter himself became a new creation during pentecost. Peter has just been talking about how christ is the capstone, the foundation of the house of god. However, the early church fathers found no good reason to reject it. Watch our overview video on 2 peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In that beginning chapter peter tells the readers that gods word endures forever and therefore should be studied and preached. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1 peter the niv application commentary book 17. As israel was, webelievers, the churchare also a chosen race. Thus in 1 peter silass greek may be seen, while in 2 peter it may be peter s rough greek that appears. Personal study segments to complete between group sessions 9session study with 8 weeks of homework versebyverse approach to complete a book study teaching videos that build upon and tie together the personal study available for purchase or rent 30 to 35 minutes per session benefits.
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim. Since peter was martyred during the reign of nero, his death must have occurred prior to a. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. We find no good reason to reject peters authorship of 2 peter. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, gods special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out. Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Genesis and revelation mirror each other in many ways. Peter offers hope to persecuted christians and guides them with practical. While these epistles are short, moo shows that they remain important for the modern christian by applying them to modern. But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a. He came like a servant when they were expecting a king. 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.
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