David guzik commentary on 1 peter 2, where peter explains how to come to. Read 1 peter 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole. It is the life that is obedient to god and separated from the world that provides the proof of ones conversion. The law sets before us our wretched state by sin, but there it leaves us.
Top 5 commentaries on the books of 2 peter and jude. It is the sight of jesus crucified, in the gospel, that heals the soul. Study guide for james 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. However, the early church fathers found no good reason to reject it. 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. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to the pilgrims of the dispersion in pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia.
Do babies earnestly let us know when they are hungry. Peter especially esteems pauls letterseven regarding them as scripture themselves 2 pe 3. A husband will see that his wife behaves better because she is a christian. The apostle, in writing to these christians, begs them so to behave that they should commend the gospel of christ. She should respect and obey her husband, even if he still does not obey god. To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of god. Horne points out that peter was primarily an apostle to the jews.
In another place he wrote of the book of james, i think highly of the epistle of james, and regard it as valuable it does not expound human doctrines, but lays much emphasis on gods law. We will see in the next few verses that he is called the stone because he is the cornerstone of the house of god. Mar 22, 2019 this intuitive app contains the full text of the popular king james version english translation, with commentaries. Read 1 peter 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. If the christian is legally cleared of guilt before god and obedient to him, he no longer belongs to the world. Study 1 peter 2 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. God says it five times in the book of leviticus see 11. Thus in 1 peter silass greek may be seen, while in 2 peter it may be peter s rough greek that appears. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Deceit is lying or crafty, seductive, and slanderous activity.
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. 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. In the previous verse, peter identified jesus, the lord, as the living stone. 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. The book of 1 peter kjv audio bible full by alexander. And fleshly lusts are most destructive to mans soul. But sometimes her husband may tell her to do something that is a sin. Norman hillyer 1 and 2 peter, jude new international biblical commentary 1995 paternoster press.
Michael green 2 peter and jude tyndale nt commentaries 1987 ivp. Dec 08, 2017 the book of 1 peter read by alexander scourby. 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. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. This intuitive app contains the full text of the popular king james version english translation, with commentaries. This is the holy book of 1 peter, known as the first epistle general of peter. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original.
Since peter was martyred during the reign of nero, his death must have occurred prior to a. Martin luther knew and taught exactly what the book of james teaches. Observe the manner of the apostles quoting scripture, not by book, chapter, and verse. Verse 3 if ye have tasted that the lord is gracious. The article, the, implies that besides the wellknown pure milk, the gospel, there is no other.
This book began by ascribing authorship to simon peter, a servant and apostle of jesus christ 1. Pratte table of contents introduction to 1 peter3 1 peter 17. The kjv commentary bible uses the king james version for its english text, but each book of the bible has notes and explanations written by mathew henry, author, writer, and minister born in wales, united kingdom. A free bible commentary on the first letter of peter in easyenglish. Peter had said in a previous letter that the word of the lord endures forever 1 pe 1. Peters authorship of 2 peter has been challenged more than that of any other book in the new testament. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 peter 2 and more. The authorized version or king james version kjv, 1611, 1769. A temper suitable to the christian character as born again, is recommended. Outside of the united kingdom, the kjv is in the public domain.
This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful. 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. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. This is one of the old corruptible things, so put it away from you.