bible study tools
Index Bibles History Writings Devotionals Commentary Concordances Dictionaries Biographies Link To Us bible commentaries
Bible Resources
• Bible Study Aids
• Bible Devotionals
• Audio Sermons
Community
• ChristiansUnite Blogs
• Christian Forums
• Facebook Apps
Web Search
• Christian Family Sites
• Top Christian Sites
• Christian RSS Feeds
Family Life
• Christian Finance
• ChristiansUnite KIDS
Shop
• Christian Magazines
• Christian Book Store
Read
• Christian News
• Christian Columns
• Christian Song Lyrics
• Christian Mailing Lists
Connect
• Christian Singles
• Christian Classifieds
Graphics
• Free Christian Clipart
• Christian Wallpaper
Fun Stuff
• Clean Christian Jokes
• Bible Trivia Quiz
• Online Video Games
• Bible Crosswords
Webmasters
• Christian Guestbooks
• Banner Exchange
• Dynamic Content
Subscribe to our Free Newsletter.
Enter your email address:

Search the Bible
Use the:
Print Version Main Index : Commentaries : Wesley's Notes : 1st Peter Index : Introduction

Introduction to 1st Peter
No More | Chapter 1
Go To Chapter:


There is a wonderful weightiness, and yet liveliness and sweetness, in the epistles of St. Peter. His design in both is, to stir up the minds of those to whom he writes, by way of remembrance, (2Peter 3:1), and to guard them, not only against error, but also against doubting, (1Pe 5:12). This he does by reminding them of that glorious grace which God had vouchsafed them through the gospel, by which believers are inflamed to bring forth the fruits of faith, hope, love, and patience.

The parts of this epistle are three:

I. The inscription, C. i. 1, 2
II. The stirring up of them to whom he writes:
1. As born of God. Here he recites and interweaves alternately both the benefits of God toward believers, and the duties of believers toward God:
1. God hath regenerated us to a living hope, to an eternal inheritance, 3-12
Therefore hope to the end, 13
2. As obedient children bring forth the fruit of faith to your heavenly Father, 14-21
3. Being purified by the Spirit, love with a pure heart, 22-C.ii.10
2. As strangers in the world, abstain from fleshly desires, 11
And show your faith by,
1. A good conversation, 12
a. In particular,
Subjects, 13-17
Servants, after the example of Christ, 18-25
Wives, C. iii. 1-6
Husbands, 7
b. In general, all, 8-15
2. A good profession,
a. By readiness to give an answer to every one, 15-22
b. By shunning evil company, C. iv. 1-6
(This part is enforced by what Christ both did and suffered, from his passion to his coming to judgment.)
c. By the exercise of Christian virtues, and by a due use of miraculous gifts, 7-11
3. As fellow-heirs of glory, sustain adversity, let each do this,
1. In general, as a Christian, 12-19
2. In his own particular state, C. v. 1-11
The title beloved divides the second part from the first, ii 11, and the third from the second, iv. 12.
III. The conclusion, 12-14

No More | Chapter 1
1st Peter Index | Table of Contents
Go To Chapter:





More From ChristiansUnite...    About Us | Privacy Policy | | ChristiansUnite.com Site Map | Statement of Beliefs



Copyright © 1999-2019 ChristiansUnite.com. All rights reserved.
Please send your questions, comments, or bug reports to the

Like This Page?
1