Book of 1 Peter – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

1 Peter 5:10-14, Benediction and Greeting

Babylon was “the main cultural and political center of the Akkadian-speaking region of Babylonia,” which was defeated, never to become a world power again. By the time Peter wrote his letter it

1 Peter 5:8-9, Dealing with the Devil

Book of 1 Peter New Testament Satan
/ By Randall Johnson

Lions are one of the most formidable beasts on earth, and when they are claiming their hunting territory, they roar with a most formidable roar. They consume large amounts of meat daily. Peter sees Satan

1 Peter 5:5-7, Responsibilities of All Church Members

There is a delicate dance between leaders and followers required by God, one that demands a humility of mind on the part of both. Peter has given dance steps to the elders. Now he gives dance steps to

1 Peter 5:1-4, The Responsibility of Pastors

“The typical Jewish community, whether a village or a synagogue, was led by elders—honorable senior members of the community (one could be an older member of the community but lack honor because of

1 Peter 4:15-19, Suffer for Righteousness, Not Wrongdoing

The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary helpfully explains, In the world of which the New Testament is a part, honor and shame were the chief motivating values. Honor is a publicly acknowledged

1 Peter 4:12-14, Unsurprising Suffering Leads to Glory

Living here in America we have not, as Christians, experience much persecution. We might likely feel surprise should persecution occur. But we shouldn’t. Jesus predicted we would suffer persecution .

1 Peter 4:7-11, End Times Behavior for Christians

Everything for the Christian is to be lived with your eyes on the hope of “the grace that is coming to you when Jesus Christ is revealed” (1:13). With the coming of Jesus Messiah, the first time, the

1 Peter 4:1-6, Overcoming Sin Through Suffering for Christ

Would you like to improve your character – your love, your commitment to doing good, your moving away from selfishness? Try this prescription…suffering. Now it’s true that suffering in and of itself

1 Peter 3:18-22, Christ Our Example in Suffering for Righteousness

The Expositor’s Bible Commentary says, The main purpose of vv.18-22 is fairly clear. “For Christ died” suggests that the example of Christ’s experience through suffering into victory

1 Peter 3:14-17, Suffering for Righteousness

In February 2015, ISIS, the terrorist organization/army executed 21 Christian men on a beach in Libya. They made a video of the men all kneeling while their executors stood behind them and beheaded them.

1 Peter 3:8-13, Conduct for All

Peter has brilliantly exposited the rock/cornerstone Scriptures (Isaiah 8:14; 28:16 and Psalm 118:22 in chapter 2:4-8), the “not My people/My people” passage (Hosea 1:10 in chapter 2:9,10),

1 Peter 3:1-7, Conduct of Wives and Husbands

Book of 1 Peter marriage New Testament
/ By Randall Johnson

The word skeuos is translated “vessel” in this passage from Peter and Meyer explains that it “must be taken here in its specific meaning of a utensil (or instrument) serving a particular

Category Archives for Book of 1 Peter

1 Peter 5:10-14, Benediction and Greeting

1 Peter 5:8-9, Dealing with the Devil

1 Peter 5:5-7, Responsibilities of All Church Members

1 Peter 5:1-4, The Responsibility of Pastors

1 Peter 4:15-19, Suffer for Righteousness, Not Wrongdoing

1 Peter 4:12-14, Unsurprising Suffering Leads to Glory

1 Peter 4:7-11, End Times Behavior for Christians

1 Peter 4:1-6, Overcoming Sin Through Suffering for Christ

1 Peter 3:18-22, Christ Our Example in Suffering for Righteousness

1 Peter 3:14-17, Suffering for Righteousness

1 Peter 3:8-13, Conduct for All

1 Peter 3:1-7, Conduct of Wives and Husbands

1 Peter 2:18-25, Conduct of Slaves

1 Peter 2:11-17, Conduct Among Unbelievers

1 Peter 2:4-10, The People of God