This gives hope to every person in every circumstance. This is the reason that believers can demonstrate lives full of submission even amidst persecution. Peter is generally known in the bible as simon peter, simon being his birth name and peter or. Peter picked up the tenor of the old testament as he. And this word is the good news about jesus that you have heard. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. I peter study guide santa barbara community church.
A free coloring page for the bible verse 1 peter 1. Other bible versions say exiles, pilgrims, and visitors. God has prepared an inheritance for us and we are waiting for that day when we will fully come into it. Peter did nothing to explain or justify his apostleship, and did not add a phrase like by the will of god as paul did on some occasions 1 corinthians 1. It literally means not drunk, but obviously has a spiritual application, meaning to be alert and selfcontrolled. He begins by emphatically pointing out that the miracle of salvation begins with god. Today, how do you go about preparing your mind for action. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. These questions are designed to get us thinking through the text. However, neither is there any evidence in scripture that peter was ever in literal babylon see notes on 5. Our salvation should motivate us to faithful living 1. Peter, now aged 50 or 60 years has been in the business of fishing for men and then discipling them for the past 30 years. He reminds them again that their real home is not in this world 1 peter 1. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other.
But this fivechapter book is packed full of applicable and practical advice for christians today, whether church members, pastors, husbands, or wives. Prepare your minds, be sober and fix your hope on christ 1. To those who are elect exiles of a the dispersion in pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia, 2 according to b the foreknowledge of god the father, c in the sanctification of the spirit, for obedience to jesus christ and d for sprinkling with his blood may e grace and f peace be multiplied to you born again to a living hope. Horne points out that peter was primarily an apostle to the jews. I have been thinking that it is always great to speak on joy and hopethat these are great qualities in themselves. Because of this desire to study gods word, peter tells us in the first three verses of chapter 2 that we will grow by laying aside certain things and desiring other things in their place. Get the full study experience by downloading the resources below. They have to fight against evil desires inside them. Study notes 1 peter 1 25 matters of interpretation. In the book of 1 peter, kyle idleman walks through the short letter and unpacks the importance of our. Simon peterpeter, an apostle of jesus christ, to the strangers 1 pet. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. David guzik commentary on 1 peter 1 discusses what it means to be saved and to live. It is tempting to give an elaborate biographical sketch of peter, but the scope of this study does not.
Holiness is an important theme throughout the bible, highlighting that god cares deeply about how we conduct our lives as his people. I am still thinking about the sermon last weekthat happens to me sometimes. Free bible study outlines 1 peter great for bible study. Why is it important for believers to live good lives. It is because they live a life of submission to the lord. Study guide for 1 peter 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Now, there are two different words for word used here. The word of god, which is the source of faith and life is described with two adjectives. But now he has reconciled you by christs physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation. Do not be conformed to your former lusts but be holy because god is holy 1. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study.
Peter deals with doctrine and handles weighty subjects. The title of this quarters class is resident aliens. And in verse 25, peter cites the passage from isaiah that says. The first reason believers are called to submit is because of the lord. It refers to clarity of mind and the resulting good judgment. The things that we should put away for the sake of our spiritual growth are. Carolyn nystrom ma, wheaton college has written more than eighty books, bible study guides, and childrens titles. And yet we as gods people must live in it every day. In bearing our sins on the cross, he became the pioneer and perfecter of faith and the forerunner of salvation for those who obey him 1. So, some believe that peter wrote to jewish christians.
Peter wants them to stop doing the evil things that they used to do 1 peter 1. Scripture says, without holiness no one will see the lord heb. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Our position as gods chosen people should encourage faithfulness 2. Bible verse coloring page coloring book pages coloring pages for kids adult coloring free coloring colouring coloring sheets sunday school coloring pages bible activities. Unlike paul, peter s apostolic status was never questioned. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. Even better and even more lasting is the joy and the hope we can have in jesus christ alone.
Unlike paul, peters apostolic status was never questioned. The plan which god had already decided on, was to save men and women through the good news. This phrase one word in the greek powerfully conveys the essence of holy living. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. The book of 1 peter, nestled between james and 2 peter is perhaps not as widely read as some of the pauline epistles, like romans. John gills exposition of the bible he preached in the same church as c. Peter has been called the ignorant fisherman, but no man who had spent three years in the school of jesus could be called ignorant.
Packer, in his excellent book, a quest for godliness crossway, subtitled, the. A study of 1 peter resident aliens is peters term for the church, and it occurs in the very first verse. Complete our how to study a book of the bible lessons with 1 peter. Part of the problem seems to me to be because the translation given in the authorised version of the bible has fathered interpretation which has coloured translations that have followed. To the sojourners upon earth, the christians, chiefly those of jewish extraction scattered long ago driven out of their own land. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Truth for life is the teaching ministry of alistair begg and is committed to teaching the bible with clarity and relevance so that unbelievers will be. Those scattered by the persecution mentioned acts 8. Christ jesus has come, was crucified, is risen, and will come again. Christs suffering almost in every chapter of the book. Free bible study outlines 1 peter great for bible study of. Peter begins this section with the word therefore what is he referring to that lays the.
Born again niv, kjv or born anew nrsv is the greek verb anagennao, beget again, cause to be born again, figuratively of the spiritual rebirth of christians bdag 5960. This world looks nothing like the promised perfect kingdom of god. This is the good news preached on pentecost and around the world colossians 1. When we study the instructions here we need to remember that the society in which the early church lived was different to ours, and by no means so caring for human rights.
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