The Interpretation of the Epistles of St. Peter, St. John, and St. Jude

by Richard C. H. Lenski

Publisher:

Fortress Press

, 1966

Overview

Thorough as a student of Greek, R. C. H. Lenski interprets the Epistles of St. Peter, St. John, and St. Jude with meticulous exegetical research while providing an original, literal translation of the text. With his conservative Lutheran perspective, he is unwavering in his high view of Scriptural authority, probing deeply and passionately—arguing his conclusions masterfully. Beyond exegesis, he provides linguistic and textual analysis, historical background such as information on the author, date, time of writings, authorial intent, chief themes, and much more. Often addressing difficult text, evading nothing, Lenski evaluates multiple interpretations before choosing one in particular. The Lenski Commentary, therefore, will introduce you to a range of interpretations and viewpoints, allowing you to see how other interpretations relate to one another, and will provide the context as to why he has settled on a particular viewpoint.

Praise for the Print Edition

A great work of exegesis, every page the result of long meditation, based on rich scholarship, warm with holy reverence for the Word of God.

—Moody Monthly

Lenski is one of the most helpful commentators on the New Testament you'll find — especially for his knowledge of the original Greek text. No serious exegete should neglect his insights.

—The Discerning Reader

The treatment is exhaustive; it seems that nothing has been overlooked or omitted.

—The Lutheran

My favorite New Testament commentary is that of R.C.H. Lenski. I smile whenever this scholar stabbed the “chiliasts” or those who reject infant baptism; yet I profit greatly from his sane and spiritually sensitive exposition. You do not have to be a Greek scholar to benefit from Lenski.

—Warren W. Wiersbe, A Basic Library for Bible Students

A conservative, very extensive and generally helpful exposition based upon an exegesis of the Greek text. Armenian in doctrine, maintains a rigid approach to Greek grammar, and follows an amillennial interpretation of eschatology. Exceedingly helpful background material and abounds in good preaching values.

—Cyril Barber, The Minister's Library

Product Details

• Title: The Interpretation of the Epistles of St. Peter, St. John, and St. Jude
• Author: R. C. H. Lenski
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress
• Publication Date: 1966
• Pages: 651

About R. C. H. Lenski

R. C. H. Lenski a distinguished Lutheran scholar and commentator, studied for the ministry at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. Upon earning his Doctor of Divinity, he became Dean of the seminary. He was a former professor at Capital Seminary (now Trinity Lutheran Seminary) in Columbus, Ohio, where he taught in the fields of exegesis, dogmatics, and homiletics. His numerous books and commentaries are written from a conservative perspective.

Sample Pages from the Print Edition

Contents

Top Highlights

“Peter denies that baptism is such a minor rite and thus gives an answer to those who see in baptism only ‘an ordinance,’ a symbol, a sign of grace already obtained or yet to be obtained, or a mere mark of obedience.” (Page 171)

“‘God puts the question before man as to whether he wants to have a good conscience and receives the answer in the believing ‘yes’ of the one accepting baptism.’ The forensic sense lies in God’s formal proposition, which, when it is accepted, is rechtskraeftig, legally binding.” (Page 172)

“The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the crowning point of his redemptive work which showed that he is, indeed, the Son of God and the Savior of the world, and that his dying sacrifice is sufficient to cancel the sins of the world and to satisfy the righteousness of God.” (Pages 32–33)

“The sacrament ‘saves’ because it is not a mere outward rite but ‘an offer of a good conscience toward God through Jesus Christ’s resurrection,’” (Page 171)

“This is one of the passages (Titus 3:5; Mark 16:16) which says directly that baptism ‘saves,’ yea, that the water of baptism saves, certainly not as mere water but as the water of baptism, i. e., connected with the Word (Eph. 5:26), with ‘the Name of the Father,’ etc., (Matt. 28:19). ‘Which (water) now saves also you.’” (Page 171)

Product Details

• Title: The Interpretation of the Epistles of St. Peter, St. John, and St. Jude
• Author: Richard C. H. Lenski
• Series: Lenski’s Commentary on the New Testament
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Print Publication Date: 1966
• Logos Release Date: 2008
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. N.T. Jude › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 1 John › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 2 John › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 3 John › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 1 Peter › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 2 Peter › Commentaries
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• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
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About Richard C. H. Lenski

R. C. H. Lenski (1864–1936) was a distinguished Lutheran scholar and commentator. He studied at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Columbus, Ohio, and upon earning his Doctor of Divinity became dean of the seminary. He also served as a professor at Capital Seminary (now Trinity Lutheran Seminary) in Columbus, Ohio, where he taught exegesis, dogmatics, and homiletics. His numerous books and commentaries are written from a conservative Lutheran perspective. Lenski authored Lenski’s Commentary on the New Testament, a 12-volume series of commentaries that provides a literal translation of the New Testament.

Among Lenski’s many works are The Interpretation of St. Mark’s Gospel, The Interpretation of St. John’s Revelation, and The Interpretation of St. Luke’s Gospel.