Exploring the Epistles of Peter: An Expository Commentary
Overview
This commentary on the epistles of Peter provides pastors, Sunday school teachers, and students of Scripture with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of Bible truth. Working from the King James Version, John Phillips not only provides helpful commentary on the text, but also includes detailed outlines and numerous illustrations and quotations. Anyone wanting to explore the meaning of God’s Word in greater depth—for personal spiritual growth or as a resource for preaching and teaching—will welcome the guidance and insights of this respected series.
Top Highlights
“The work of the Holy Spirit in a human heart begins with conviction (John 16:7–11), moves on to regeneration (John 3:3–8), then to sanctification, and climaxes in our ultimate glorification (Rom. 8:26–30).” (1 Peter 1:2b)
“A baby is a cute little thing, but a baby that does not grow up is a tragedy” (1 Peter 2:2c–3)
“‘That, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God.’ A vast sea of unsaved Gentiles surrounded the church of Peter’s day. Christians were accused by their enemies of horrendous crimes, including setting fire to the city of Rome. They were said to be immoral, enemies of the gods, guilty of gross immorality, practicers of ritual murder, and so on. These accusations were all lying slanders. The only answer was to live lives of impeccable and transparent goodness, which would put to silence the false accusations of men.” (1 Peter 2:12b)
“So Peter’s words here in his letter were no mere pious platitudes. He knew from personal experience that such gladness and boldness worked. What can the Devil do with such men? Lock them up in prison, and they win their jailers to Christ or spend their time writing deathless epistles that expose all of Satan’s wiles. Turn them loose, and they turn the world upside down. Beat them, and you make them partakers of Christ’s sufferings and fill their souls with song. Kill them, and you promote them to glory and make them candidates for a martyr’s crown.” (1 Peter 4:13)
“All of this suggests deliberate, volitional behavior. The old nature is not eradicated in the heart of a bornagain believer, even though he receives a new, divine nature. He has to make continually deliberate choices as to which nature he will submit.” (1 Peter 2:1a)
- Title: Exploring the Epistles of Peter: An Expository Commentary
- Author: John Phillips
- Series: The John Phillips Commentary Series
- Publisher: Kregel
- Print Publication Date: 2009
- Logos Release Date: 2015
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. N.T. 1 Peter › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 2 Peter › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:JPCS81PE101
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-05T17:17:07Z