Peter is not quoting the old testament, but he uses its description of the old testament people of god to say that the promises to them were being fulfilled in the church. Its one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the bible click here to download the print friendly pdf version. Weve also uploaded the image in jpeg format the illustration captures the theme from 1 peter. Peter first sent this letter to believers living in the northern regions of asia. Constables notes on 1 peter 2020 edition in contrast, there has been much controversy over the authorship of 2 peter. Peter turns with an outburst of triumph to the happier and more practical and attractive theme. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, read verse in new international version. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. All the most splendid titles of the old israel belong in a fuller sense to these hebrews who have joined the new israel. What does it mean that jesus christ is the cornerstone. Watch our overview video on 1 peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Peter used an amanuensis for 1 peter and wrote 2 peter himself. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to peter include irenaeus 185 a.
Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. 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. In contrast with those who reject christ and are destined to stumble, peter now describes the chosen people of god. Peter was an eyewitness of jesus majesty when he was transfigured you can read about that in mark 9, and so he is not just following a madeup story of jesus. Read the latest on the anchor project and how you can be support our work. 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. This entire chapter is a prophecy of the great apostasy foretold by christ himself and by paul, peter and john. These are all signs that peter had a copy of romans in his hand when he wrote his book. And with the notation that it was his first inspired letter. The first epistle of peter, usually referred to simply as first peter and often written 1 peter, is a book of the new testament.
Now viewing scripture range from the book of 1 peter chapter 2. Sermons from i peter strangers in a strange land 1 peter 1. This seems quite likely in light of the fact that 1 the greek is quite different between 1 peter and 2 peter. Peter uses language that had been used to describe gods special relationship with israel. You are royal priests,a a holy nation, gods very own possession. Anchor is a gospel book that explains the good news in a simple and persuasive manner.
The letter teaches, for example, that christ is the. This free coloring page is based on the book of 1 peter. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, gods own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. As a result, you can show others the goodness of god, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. 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. The letter has always been identified as are most general epistles, like james, john and jude, with the name of the author, peter. Giving, prayer, study of gods word, speaking gods word and fellowship with other believers. What does it mean that jesus and believers are living stones in 1 peter 2. Internal evidence supports peter as the author, for it was written by one who was a witness of the sufferings of christ 5. As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby. The first epistle of peter introduction author the apostle peter, as stated in the salutation 1. Historical illustration of divine judgment on the wicked, and care of the righteous 2 peter 2. John piper is founder and teacher of and chancellor of. Intro to 1 peter biblica the international bible society.
Because of his unique prominence, there was no shortage in the early church of documents falsely claiming to be written by peter. Their election is first, and election is the source and fountain of all the other blessings and characteristics that distinguish them from others who are appointed to destruction emphasis. The text can be interpreted to mean because you are a chosen generation, you are also a royal priesthood, a holy people, a peculiar people. The material in this letter bears definite resemblance to his messages in the book of acts. I peter 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. 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. As israel was, webelievers, the churchare also a chosen race. The key personalities are the apostle peter, silas, and mark. Articles sermons topics books podcasts filter resources by. Thus in 1 peter silass greek may be seen, while in 2 peter it may be peter s rough greek that appears.
Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the lords sake, whether to the king as supreme, 14 or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good. Well have it back up and running as soon as possible. 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. Its purpose was to encourage suffering christians and to call them to personal holiness.
The book of 1 st peter is a general epistle apostolic letter. He heard the voice of god affirming jesus as his son 2 pe 1. The word elect simply means chosen and is thus translated in 1 pe 2. That the apostle peter is the author of 1 peter, however, is certain. It is printed as a single paragraph in the asv, but a workable outline of it is given by strachan, thus.
And fleshly lusts are most destructive to mans soul. 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. Not so, for though they are strangers in the world, they are the elect of god 1 pe 1. What does it mean that by his stripes we are healed. Peter firmly believes that many of the books in our bibles today are true.