The Message of 1 Peter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clowney, Edmund P.

Series:

The Bible Speaks Today

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biblical teaching.

Christian life.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (230 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Westmont : InterVarsity Press, 2021.

Summary:

In this revised BST volume, Edmund Clowney expounds the rich pastoral letter of 1 Peter, exploring historical background, key themes, and applications for today. He highlights the life and work of Jesus, the reality of suffering, and the fulfillment of Old Testament promises, showing readers in every era what the story of Jesus' life means for us as we take up our cross and follow him.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

General preface

Author's preface

Chief abbreviations

Introduction

1. The apostle to the Jews blesses God's true people (1:1-2)

2. Bless God for our hope in Christ (1:3-12)

3. Live obediently in hope (1:13-2:3)

4. Live as the people of God I: The life of the spiritual temple (2:4-10)

5. Live as the people of God II: The new lifestyle (2:11-20)

6. Live as the people of God III: The new lifestyle (continued) (2:21 - 3:7)

7. The blessing of living with Christian suffering (3:8-22)

8. The blessing of living as stewards of grace (4:1-11)

9. The blessing of suffering for Christ's sake (4:12-19)

10. Living in the suffering church of God (5:1-11)

11. Final greetings (5:12-14)

Appendix A: 'Resident aliens' - literal or figurative?

Appendix B: Living rock, living water

Appendix C: The office of elder in the New Testament

Study guide

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ISBN:

9780830825134

0830825134

OCLC:

1257665396