This letter was very likely written from the same place as the first letter, when peter was a prisoner, perhaps of nero of rome. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning. Peter probably calls him my son because peter helped him to become a christian. Schreiner aims to have the text be clearly understood, and clearly applied, for peter s letter speaks as strongly to our times as it did to the times in which it was written. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a significant influence in my life and ministry. You can find the best commentary on 2 peterjude for you using the tools on the right side. All formats, multimedia, audiomp3, video, ebook, epub, kindle mobi. Verses 511 verses 511 in these words the apostle comes to the chief thing intended in this epistleto excite and engage them to advance in grace and holiness, they having already obtained precious faith, and been made partakers of the divine nature. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents a word from the author. Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of god, and of jesus our lord, according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue. Peter warns of heresy among teachers as paul warns of heresy among the laity. This addition to the wellreceived brazos theological commentary on the bible offers a theological exegesis of 1 2 peter. False teachers foretold, who shall bring in destructive doctrines and shall pervert many, but at last be destroyed by the judgments of god.
Top 5 commentaries on the books of 2 peter and jude. This book starts with a careful examination of the text of 1 and 2 peter and then teases out the implications that the words of peter have for the everyday life of a christian. Instances of gods judgments in the rebellious angels, 4. And that makes a lot of ordinary people feel rather worthless. So, together with a bible to look up crossreferences, you have everything you need for your journey of discovery in jude and 2 peter. This is given as a strong reason for dating the letter. Assignments on james 2 please read the whole book of james again as we study chapter 2. First, gods resources do not free us from the responsibility to diligently. Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible dictionary, an a to z of biblical information. The thing in view in this verse is a spiritual condition described as worse than being lost. The man, peter introduction to 1 peter introduction to mark 1 peter 1 mark 1 mark 9 1 peter 2.
Constables notes on 2 timothy 2020 edition according to tradition which goes back at least to the fifth century, the mamertine prison is the place where both paul and peter were confined before their execution under nero. We live in a world where great emphasis is placed on intelligence, wealth, and looks. Once he had said, i know not the man, but now he claims that he has been sent out by that glorious lo. Notes regarding peter peter was also called simon matthew 10. He was called barjonah because his father was named jonah. T he wiersbe bible commentaryhad a modest beginning in 1972 when victor books published my commentary on 1 john and called it be real. Schreiner aims to have the text be clearly understood, and clearly applied, for peters letter speaks as strongly to our times as it did to the times in which it was written. Robert mciver has this to say about the companion book, first and second peter. Genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy, joshua, judges, ruth, 1 samuel, 2 samuel, 1 kings, 2 kings, 1. Commentary to 1 peter free online downloadable pdf. This commentary, like each in the series, is designed to serve the churchthrough aid in preaching, teaching, study groups, and so forthand demonstrate the continuing. Both apostles anchor the church on the scriptures as the only defense against the coming storm.
This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. Read 2 peter 2 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Simon peter, a servant and an apostle of jesus christ, peter was pleased to be able to write those words. A free bible version and commentary on peters second letter in easyenglish. But faith given is not truly obtained unless it is also faith received a. An accomplishment of a life time, matched by only a few saints in history. He also said that if we have these things, we will never stumble i. Charles bigg 18401908, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles of peter and jude. Stuart heights sunday school 2 peter, week 1 august 19, 2018 jim fleming 7 2 2 peter between 1 peter and 2 peter the 4 10212018 2 peter 3. The character of those seducing teachers and their disciples. It has many of the characteristics of a commentary. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. Here again, the subsequent clause makes it perfectly clear what peter said, and fully justifies the kjv rendition in 2 pet. All 66 books of the bible have been covered by john schultz.
The lord knoweth how to deliver the godly, as well as to punish the ungodly, 9. Commentary on 12 peter and jude by motyer, stephen ebook. The petrine authorship of 2 peter has been challenged more than the authorship of any. This is not to say that 2 peter is the chief source for the theology of the eternal value of present work, but only that 2 peter is consistent with such a theology. The second epistle of peter free sermon outlines and. You cannot separate jesus as savior from jesus as lord. Resources matthew henrys commentary 2 peter chapter 1 verses 511 verses 511 in these words the apostle comes to the chief thing intended in this epistleto excite and engage them to advance in grace and holiness, they having already obtained precious faith, and been made partakers of the divine nature. Peter wants them to continue this friendly greeting. Has numerous quotes from respected, conservative expositors and commentaries. For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation 2 pet. In this letter the author anticipates his death, and hopes, above all, that readers will remember his ethical instructions. Free bible study program from tyndale house, cambridge. In heathen usage it meant only the moral excellence of selfreliance and courage. Our society does a lot to make people feel like nobodieslike they are of little importance or worth.
It is peter that preaches the first christian sermon acts 2, he that opens the 1. Make your choice below and download the pdf commentary ebook for free. But the new testament raises its use to a higher meaning. For example, it considers the historical, social, and literary background of the. To distinguish it from peters first epistle, it was given the greek title petrou b, or 2 peter. Now lets turn in our bibles to 2 peter 3, and i would like to begin at verse 3, 2 peter 3. Charles bigg 1840 1908, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles of peter and jude. But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on peters second letter. He is the chief figure in the first twelve chapters of the acts. Both peter and paul speak in a joyful manner of their approaching death 2 peter 1. Comprehensive, accessible, and fully illustratedthis commentary on 1 2 peter and jude is a musthave resource. These materials can be used profitably in personal study or in an adult sunday school class.
Peter sends a greeting of peace to the christians at the end of his letter. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a. By the way, l ord and savior in verse 2 is governed by one definite article in greek, showing that it refers to the same person, jesus christ thomas schreiner, the new american commentary, 1, 2 peter, jude broadman publishers, p. From the baker illustrated bible commentary by stephen motyer. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. This is not to say that 2 peter is the chief source for the theology of the eternal value of present work, but only that 2. There are striking similarities between the two books. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 peter 2 and more. For this very reason, adding your diligence to the divine promises, employ every.
Each volume of the baker illustrated bible commentary is a nontechnical. You want a deeper understanding of the scriptures, but the notes in your study bible dont give you enough depth or insight. There was a time when he had thrice denied his master, but now he is glad to call himself a servant of jesus christ. Comprehensive, accessible, and fully illustratedthis commentary on 12 peter and jude is a musthave resource. Second peter is the swan song of peter, just as 2 timothy is the swan song of paul. I only read the 1 peter section of the book but i presume the sections on 2 peter and jude are of similar quality. The similarity of 2 peter to pauls last epistle of 2 timothy. This commentary, like each in the series, is designed to serve the churchthrough aid in preaching, teaching, study groups, and so forthand demonstrate the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the bible. And, by the way, were going to notice that he is speaking about the end time generation. Describe the specific example james gives for respect of persons. The lord knoweth how to deliver the godly, as well as to punish the ungodly, 2 peter 2.
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