MacArthur Bible Studies: 1 & 2 Peter

by John F. MacArthur

Publisher:

W Publishing

, 2000

Overview

Tradition says that Peter died during Nero's merciless persecution. Just before his death, Peter probably writes his second letter to warn the beloved believers in Christ about the false teachers and doctrinal dangers they will be facing without him. Today these letters encourage us also to stand strong in the face of troubles and trials. Their study is crucial to the Christian walk.

Contents

Top Highlights

“In fact, the message of this brief epistle is that the best way to defend against spiritual error is to know the truth.” (Page 80)

“Peter counseled the flock of God in Asia Minor to take pains to grasp the full implications of their salvation. Specifically, those believers needed to be reminded that their salvation was sustained by God’s power (1:3–4), that it was confirmed by fruitful growth in the faith (1:5–7), and that it would eventually result in honor and abundant reward (1:8–11).” (Page 80)

“According to tradition, Peter had to watch as his wife was crucified, but he encouraged her with the words, ‘Remember the Lord.’ When it came time for him to be crucified, Peter reportedly pled that he was not worthy to be crucified like his Lord but rather should be crucified upside down (ca. a.d. 67–68), which tradition says he was.” (Page 2)

“Another recurring theme is the importance of knowledge. Some form of the word ‘knowledge’ appears sixteen times in these three short chapters. It is not too much to say that Peter’s primary solution to false teaching is knowledge of true doctrine.” (Page 78)

“Such faith enables them to experience the perseverance of hope (1:13–16), the persistence of wonder (1:17–21), the power of love (1:22–2:3), and the praises of Christ (2:4–10).” (Page 16)

Product Details

• Title: 1 & 2 Peter: Courage in Times of Trouble
• Author: John F. MacArthur
• Series: MacArthur Bible Studies
• Publisher: W Publishing
• Print Publication Date: 2000
• Logos Release Date: 2003
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible › Study
• ISBNs: 9781418505059, 1418505056
• Resource ID: LLS:53.10.53
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-12-13T19:30:48Z

About John F. MacArthur

John MacArthur (b. 1939) is a Calvinist theologian, author, editor, and teacher. He is a popular conference speaker and the president of both The Master's College and The Master's Seminary. He has also served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969. Best known for his expository exegesis of the Bible, Logos has collected more than 3,000 of his sermons in the John MacArthur Sermon Archive and offers the complete MacArthur New Testament Commentary.

MacArthur’s pulpit ministry extends around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly 2,000 English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, and CDs by John MacArthur. He has written hundreds of books and study guides, including the bestselling John MacArthur Essential Bible Study Library and the MacArthur Study Bible. He is also the author of notable titles like Different by Design and Twelve Ordinary Men.