Peter encourages them with a vision of an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesnt. Household slaves, submit to your masters with all reverence not only to the good and gentle ones but also to the cruel. This sermon was preached by pastor hilmer jagersma on march 18, 2018 at blessings. May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure. Ferguson is also a member of the council of the alliance of confessing. This is not peter s natural way of responding to an abusive master. Its interesting to note that in the book of philemon we read about a slave and a. So what does peter write to the church in his first letter.
Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation. For this finds favor, if for the sake of conscience toward god a person bears up under sorrows when suffer. Keep a notebook handy to jot down questions, ideas and applications. How could a holy book include the phrase, you who are slaves must submit to. Do what they tell younot only if they are kind and reasonable, but even if they are cruel. Throughout the new testament, various phrases are used to describe those people of god who make up the lords church a. Submission and the privilege of sacrifice 1 peter 2. Peters theology of discipleship to the crucified messiah 1. P peter didnt start by addressing the most prestigious group of christians, instead, he addressed the most vulnerable. Peter is calling upon servants to obey their masters.
Slaves, in reverent fear of god submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. John piper mar 21, 2017 557 shares look at the book. Lets look at peter s explanation for the change in his character. Cry out for this nourishment, 3 now that you have had a taste of the lords kindness. Advance your knowledge of scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and study bible notes. This book includes a number of references to trials, harsh treatment, and suffering that recipients of this letter are experiencing 1. Lets read it, but as we do so, please keep in mind how out of character this response would be for peter. It includes reverence for god, esteem for every individual, and committed love for fellow christians 1 pt 2. Peter first sent this letter to believers living in the northern regions of asia minor 1. Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, as newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.
The purpose of 1 peter is to enable christians to come to grips with the grace of god in suffering 1 pe 5. But as peter applies the gospel into the believers everyday life, he shows another way of living is possible a new way for every believer who. Peter was assisted by silvanus, also known as silas, a wellknown prophet and missionary in the early church cf. This was not a region that either peter or paul ever evangelized, as far as we know. Although persecution may threaten, subjection to human government is urged 1 pt 2.
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate. He gets this letter telling him that hes to submit to his master, even though his master is harsh. A person might have to suffer even when it is unfair, but if he thinks of god and stands the pain, god is plea. Slaves, in reverent fear of god submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but. New international version 1 therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Believers are also called to live well among other believers 1 peter 3. We are not to give up or skip out on opportunities or duty because they get. He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. Complete our how to study a book of the bible lessons with 1 peter. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech. Oct 29, 2006 submission and the privilege of sacrifice 1 peter 2.
Jul 03, 2004 act as free men, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as bondslaves of god 1 peter 2. Aug 28, 2017 pastor peter frey continues our series through the book of 1 peter with a message on suffering unjustly for the sake of jesus. Slaves, in reverent fear of god submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are. The second section discusses christian living before others 1 peter 2. Slaves, in reverent fear of god submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate.
Peter knows that believers around the world will experience persecution because of their belief in the lord. Exposition of 1 peter by sinclair ferguson monergism. That peter, the head of the twelve, was the author of this letter is not only strongly. This includes a variety of unbelievers such as governing authorities 1 peter 2. One of the most renowned reformed theologians in our day, dr. Two common positions are held regarding christ preaching to spirits in prison.
King james version 18 servants, be subject to your masters with all fear. Introduction to 1 peter bible exposition commentary. A secondary purpose is to encourage christians to face persecution and suffering 1 pe 1. Sermons from first peter 3 pilgrims of the dispersion 1 peter 1. Peter refers to the recipients of his letter as pilgrims of the dispersion. Reading 1 peter intertextually with select passages from the. Individually, they are referred to as disciples, saints, believers, priests, christians, etc. Fifth, peter is instructing the christian about submission to authority in the context of suffering for the sake of godly conduct. Slaves, in reverent fear of god submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are. In this great chapter, peter stressed the duties of the church as the new israel of god, who were bound by their privileges to exhibit lives worthy of their sacred calling 1 peter 2. Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. Constables notes on 1 peter 2021 edition in contrast, there has been much controversy over the authorship of 2 peter.
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