Suffering in the book of 1 peter

Of course, there is a sense in which christs sacrifice and suffering for sins is completed once and for all 1 peter 3. The key personalities are the apostle peter, silas, and mark. Peter is writing to exiles on the earth, helping them endure the darkness and opposition of this world with joy. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. The word suffering, and its equivalents, occur some 2 times. While paul briefly explores christian suffering with the. Jun 22, 2017 the first and second epistles of peter were written for practical purposes. True faith and godly living are the greatest resources a believer can have to endure suffering with patience. Peter is writing to christians in a world that is becoming increasingly hostile to them now that the romans, as well as the jews, are persecuting the church. The salvation motif is mentioned in the context of the suffering of jesus.

The grace of god enables us to stand firm and maintain a good testimony before the watching world. In addition, john piper also explains the heart and vision behind. From the time of abraham, gods people were a misunderstood minority and should expect to face hostility because they live under king jesus rule. Most likely it was the persecution under the emperor nero in 64 ad where peter himself was martyred.

Complete our how to study a book of the bible lessons with 1 peter. This letter from peter focuses on the sufferings and glory of christ and his church. Do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you 1 pe 4. Christian suffering on behalf of the gospel is part of gods will for their lives and an integral part of christian existence in this world. That the apostle peter is the author of 1 peter however, is certain. Faithfulness in persecution grace church wyoming, mn. That calling entails many hardships in this life and requires submission, selfsacrifice and patient endurance. These names all referred to roman provinces in asia minor, north of the taurus mountains. But it wasnt until i attended the gospel coalition womens conference in 2016 where, among thousand of women, we dug into the words found in 1 peter, that i considered this book as another resource when mired in suffering. It is the first book i have read by juan sanchez and i must say i was taken aback by his clarity, contextual understanding and warmth and relevance of application. The book of 1 st peter is a general epistle apostolic letter. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The central theme of this book is persecution, which peter knew all too well because he had also suffered the same fate as many other early christians did. But we are called to live holy lives and suffering can and does come about when we are simply being wrong headed, sinful, and a cad.

Because of his unique prominence, there was no shortage in the early church of documents falsely claiming to be written by peter. We read in the book of acts of persecution often inspired by the jewish. Therefore, since christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 1 peter 4. Originally written to christians facing intense suffering, peters message is one of hope and graceall centered on the resurrected christ. The author presents himself as peter the apostle, and, following catholic tradition, the epistle has been held to have been written during his time as bishop of rome or bishop of antioch, though neither title is used in the epistle. In this section we will look at peter s life and see how he was transformed from one who would flee suffering into a vessel of christ who yielded to the lords dealing in his life even unto death. In this look at the book, john piper traces the theme of suffering in 1 peter. Making sense out of suffering kindle edition by kreeft. The persecution of the believers helped peter to meditate on the suffering, death, and resurrection of christ.

Peter knew something about suffering persecution and experiencing gods grace. Christians just dont fit in, and thats not easy for the firstcentury church. He had been beaten, threatened, punished, and imprisoned because he. What is interesting is that peter dealt with both challenges in theological terms. Whereas the first epistle of peter deals with the persecution of the believers, the second epistle deals with false teachers. Read and study 1 peter, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Suffering for being a christian dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. And when we do so, we determine by gods grace to live righteously, knowing that in so doing we will bring opposition and persecution. Book of first peter overview insight for living ministries. We may and many do suffer in the name of christ and if that is the source of your suffering be encouraged. Jul 29, 2019 how do we persevere through times of sorrow and loss.

There is the suffering of speechof slander and reviling 2. May 24, 2015 in this first session on 1 peter 12, john piper traces the theme of suffering. Peter knew something about suffering persecution and experiencing gods grace in the midst of it. Not only does the concept of suffering appear in the opening of the book, but it is also found throughout the text. The book of 1 peter offers a gospel perspective on our short lives. In the very beginning of the book, believers are encouraged to endure trials and suffering just as the prophets had endured them.

What hope do we have to sustain our souls in the midst of the hardships of this life. In this way, 1 peter might be called the job of the new testament, providing encouragement for the true believer to continue on in the way that jesus has laid out for all his followers. But there is also a sense in which you and i are sharers in christs own sufferings as we suffer for the faith. Baker explains how peter presebt the true, pure gospel of jesus christ as the ultimate encouragement in suffering. Lessons from 1 peter on living as exiles, survey of. Book of 1 peter sanctified suffering we see suffering and persecution in a new light when we focus on living for eternity and following the pattern of our lord jesus christ. Jun 06, 2016 the point here is that god uses the suffering of christ to sanctify us through our suffering.

The word suffering appears twenty times in the book. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. He was beaten, threatened, punished and jailed for preaching the word of god. Jan 02, 2016 lessons from 1 peter on living as exiles, basics for reading the bible, part 2 john piper duration. For it is time for judgment to begin with gods household.

He also explains the heart and vision behind the method of look at the book for studying the bible. However, permission is granted for others to use and distribute these materials for the edification of others under two simple conditions. How are we to prepare for the fiery trials that are sure to come because of our faith. He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of jesus christ from the dead. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading making sense out of suffering. Peter portrays christ as the precious cornerstone of our faith. The state even of the elders is looked upon as a state full of troubles in this life, and there ought to be a wholesome looking forward from it to glory, 1 peter 5. So then, since christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude he had, and be ready to suffer, too. Lessons from 1 peter on living as exiles, survey of suffering.

In this section we will look at peter s life and see how he was transformed from one who would flee suffering into a vessel of christ who yielded to the lords dealing in his life even unto death as you read through the following references and quotes about the progress of peter s life in terms of suffering, see how he was transformed from glory to glory. Keep a notebook handy to jot down questions, ideas and applications. He wrote this letter to a group of christians scattered. Peter freed from prison, by florentine painter filippino lippi 14571504, fresco, 230 x 88 cm, cappella brancacci, santa maria del carmine, florence. To peter, christian suffering isnt just something to put up withits something to expect. Thats why it is helpful to read books like foxes book of martyrs, or tortured for christ by. The first epistle of peter or peter 1 was written by the apostle peter around 60 a. Praise for 1 peter for you if you want to gain an excellent understanding of 1 peter in an easily readable format then this book is for you. In this groundwork series we study the biblical book of 1 peter to better understand discipleship, the suffering we can expect along the way, what that suffering.

First peter is a packed book with much to teach us as we face human struggles. Peters first letter was written to suffering believers. Christians are suffering all over the world 1 pe 5. Christs suffering serves as a substitute for sinners. Lessons from 1 peter on living as exiles, basics for reading the bible, part 2 john piper duration.

Background peter, one of the disciples of jesus, is the author of this epistle. Sanctified suffering commentary on book of 1 peter paul apple 1997 this data file is the sole property of the author paul apple. Let us receive the suffering and the refiners fire and rejoice knowing that we are never alone as jesus said i am with you even to the end of the age. In 1 peter, there is the suffering of cruel treatment one may endure at the hand of superiors to whom we submit ourselves 2. Suffering according to 1 peter congregation shema yisrael. This summary of the book of 1 peter provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 peter. No suffering is enjoyable, but peter actually calls it a blessing. By continually pointing us to both the power and the promises of god in christ the letter of 1 peter offers timeless instruction to the suffering believer. The first theme peter deals with is the suffering of jesus that led to salvation. The first epistle of peter, usually referred to simply as first peter and often written 1 peter, is a book of the new testament. Its purpose was to encourage suffering christians and to call them to personal holiness. First peter focuses on the importance of believers bearing up under unjust suffering yet continuing to live well 1 peter 2. Faith, suffering, and knowledge volume 14 21st century biblical commentary series baker, william, hindson, ed, couch, mal on. The book of 1 peter emphasizes that suffering brings perseverance.