Hes a member of jesus inner circle, and hes writing this letter to jewishchristians all throughout the roman empire. He was born in bethsaida and lived in capernaum where he followed the occupation of fishing. He wrote this letter to a group of christians scattered throughout the northern areas of asia. He is encouraging his audience by explaining that through christs mercy and resurrection we are promised an imperishable inheritance of salvation and eternal life, which will be revealed at the end 1 peter 1.
Peters usage of a heightened form of the word knowledge ties colossians in being the most used among new testament books 4 out of 20 times in the new testament. Hes got some important things to tell themmainly that there will be tough times, but that its all good. Peter offers hope to persecuted christians and guides them with practical. Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. Peter had said in a previous letter that the word of the lord endures forever 1 pe 1.
This summary of the book of 1 peter provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the. Peter calls for faithfulness and confronts corrupt teachers who distorted the message about jesus and lead others astray. The author identifies himself as the apostle peter 1. The first word of this epistle, peter, identifies the author, who called himself an apostle of jesus christ 1 peter 1. The main theme of the book of 1 peter is living victoriously in the midst of suffering and persecution. First peter was most likely written just before or shortly after july, a. After explaining why christians are different, peter goes into what the christian family. Watch our overview video on 1 peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Andy is a professor of bible and theology at the college of biblical studies in houston. The material in this letters bears definite resemblance to his messages in the book of acts. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day.
Peter wrote his letter to christians who were suffering great troubles. The first epistle of peter, usually referred to simply as first peter and often written 1 peter, is a book of the new testament. When the city of rome burned, the romans believed that their emperor, nero, had set the city on fire, probably because of his incredible lust to build. To encourage persecuted and bewildered christians to stand fast together in their faith. This is a book for the mind as well as for the soul. Overview of the book of 1 peter reformed answers to. The book of 1st peter is a general epistle apostolic letter.
Pilgrims of the dispersion, elect, obedient children 2 to reflect upon the salvation, inheritance, and grace to come at the revelation of jesus christ 3 to note how we have been served by. He finishes by addressing concerns surrounding the lords return. Peter praises god, who caused people to be born again into a new family with a living hope through jesus resurrection and the spirits power. And peter became a leader in the first christian church, in jerusalem. A brief synopsis the famous bible stories found in the scriptural text of the book of 1 peter contained in this short summary of 1 peter. To give advice on how to live a godly life before unbelievers, then ends with a reminder that the lord will return and restore all things. This outline of 1 peter is intended to assist you as you dig into gods word. Book of first peter overview insight for living ministries. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. The letter teaches, for example, that christ is the stone rejected by the builder 2. Peters familiarity with the old testament and jesus is evident in this book as he relates several teachings toward how believers should respond to persecution based on the life that christ lived fulfilling the old testament. 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. They include robert sheldon, peter boonshaft, bob phillips, dave black, and chris bernotas.
This summary of the book of 1 peter provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 peter. As part of his introduction, peter gives a brief theology of the significance that jesus sacrifice and resurrection has for believers. The key personalities are the apostle peter, silas, and mark. Peter stresses many times that knowledge of our lord jesus combats these ideas. His goal is to help you not only see what he sees, but where he. To encourage persecuted and bewildered christians to stand fast together in. Summary of 1 peter the kjv bible scriptures the content of 1 peter according to the kjv bible scriptures contains a short overview of the main subjects, people, events and ancient topics in the following. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of.
This book was likely written in the early 60s, and the second book attributed to peter was probably written a few years later. The author was the apostle peter, whose name before he became a disciple, was simon. First peter focuses on the importance of believers bearing up under unjust suffering yet continuing to live well 1 peter 2. Peter was one of the three apostles in the inner circle, and together with paul became a part of the dynamic duo of. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes all to help you learn to read gods word for yourself. The sound innovations authors bring years of extensive teaching, conducting, and composing experience. As peter emphasized in chapter one, he returned here to tell the readers that the second epistle also does not bring anything new, but rather exhorts them regarding the second advent of the lord that is. Intro to 1 peter biblica the international bible society.
Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible. Some also maintain that the book reflects a situation that did not exist until after peters death, suggesting that the persecution referred to in 4. That peter, the head of the twelve, was the author of this letter is not only strongly supported by the external and internal evidence, but is more logical than any of the objections raised against it. Sound innovations for concert band book 1 overview. The book of 1 st peter is a general epistle apostolic letter. An introduction to the book of 1 peter related media. Peter especially esteems pauls letterseven regarding them as scripture themselves 2 pe 3. That the apostle peter is the author of 1 peter however, is certain. In the book, peter challenges jesus followers to continue growing in their faith, love and service to god. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of first peter in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Peter, the fisherman from galilee is the author of the book of 1 peter. Peter, one of jesus twelve disciples, wrote 1 peter encouraging believers who were, and are, experiencing persecution 1. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less.
Its purpose was to encourage suffering christians and to call them to personal holiness. These old testament themes are repeated throughout the book. The occasion of the epistle is found in the harm being done to the church by false teachers, who were of two classes, the libertines and the mockers about whom he warns. This book was written by peter, the apostle of jesus christ, as set forth in the first verse. The main theme is living victoriously in the midst of suffering. Thus in 1 peter silass greek may be seen, while in 2 peter it may be peters rough greek that appears. They should love one another and long for the word of god.
Scholars agree on authorship as well as the early church leaders like polycarp, irenaeus, clement of alexandria, tertullian and origen who all quote from the book naming peter. The goal of 2 peter is to restore confidence and order to. The writer refers to himself as peter in 1 peter 1. Christians have a wonderful privilege of seeing gods great salvation in christ.
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