Called to Suffer: The Necessity of Suffering in Christian Formation in First Peter
Ebook
If you walk down the aisle in the Christian growth section of your local bookstore, you will be spoiled for choice. However, what you will struggle to find is a book on how suffering plays a part in one's Christian growth. This book seeks to bring a helpful corrective to the current trend in Christianity that views suffering as something to be avoided entirely. It dives into the letter of First Peter to explicate how Peter envisioned suffering as not only helpful but necessary for true Christian formation.
“Frans-Johan Pienaar has tackled a topic that is often ignored
and misunderstood, the topic of Christian suffering. In contrast to
the popular view that suffering should be avoided at all costs,
Pienaar's work demonstrates both the necessity and benefits of
suffering from the biblical text. While this book is academic in
nature, Pienaar's conclusions are relevant for the academy and the
Church. I highly recommend the author's masterful treatment of this
crucially important topic.”
—Scott Adams, Regent University
“Christian faith finds its deepest dimension in Christ-centered
suffering. Frans-Johan Pienaar explores this Biblical truth and,
through careful exegetical analysis and robust theological
conversation, uncovers the clear message of 1 Peter for our time.
His engaging and challenging book is a strong antidote to a Church
beset by spiritual acedia and enamored by worldly promises of lust
and greed.”
—Corné J. Bekker, Regent University
- Title: Called to Suffer: The Necessity of Suffering in Christian Formation in First Peter
- Authors: Frans-Johan Pienaar, Corné J. Bekker
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2022
- Logos Release Date: 2022
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666797046, 9781666797039, 9781666737516, 1666797049, 1666797030, 1666737518
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666797046
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-01-18T22:07:15Z
Frans-Johan Pienaar is a PhD candidate at Regent University in
Virginia Beach, Virginia. He lives in Virginia Beach with his wife
Marionette and their two sons.