His commentary is a little on the scholarly side for the tyndale series but certainly is readable for the average church attendee. Peter is writing to christians in asia minor modern turkeynew christianspredominately gentile christians. Like all of the tyndale commentaries, it is clear and. Publishers description in 1 peter, explains wayne grudem, readers are encouraged to grow in their trust in god and their obedience to him throughout their lives, but especially when they suffer. Wayne grudem has a rare gift in making complex theological and ethical.
The internal evidence does not lead to this conclusion. Buy 1 peter tyndale new testament commentary 2020 edition series by wayne grudem in paperback format at koorong 9781844743636. Jan 01, 2007 wayne grudem did a good job of meeting these goals. As martin points out, probably no other document in the new testament is so theological as 1 peter, if we understand theological in the strict sense as teaching about god. Here is a brief and very clear summary both of the consolations and instructions needful for the encouragement and direction of a christian in his journey to heaven, elevating his thoughts and desires to that happiness, and. Peter has been called the ignorant fisherman, but no man who had spent three years in the school of jesus could be called ignorant, and the epistles of peter confirm this. Here is a brief and very clear summary both of the consolations and instru. Grudems commentary on 1 peter is another helpful introductory level commentary on this book of scripture. Peter davids, the first epistle of peter new international commentary on the new testament, 1990 wayne grudem, 1 peter tyndale new testament commentaries, 1988 among other helpful commentaries it listed i. The writer identified himself as peter, an apostle of jesus christ 1 peter 1. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data recovering biblical manhood and womanhood john piper and wayne grudem. Peters readers may have been anxious about whether they would have strength to remain faithful to christ if persecution or suffering became more intense. Grudem tyndale new testament commentaries, 1 peter wayne grudem. Readers may order booklets of chapters 1, 3, 4, 22, and 23 by writing the council on biblical manhood and womanhood, p.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1 peter tyndale new testament commentaries. Accompanying this new surge of interest has been a fascination with the celebrated prob. He spends 37 pages on those two verses thoroughly defending his interpretation on a highly controversial passage. He cofounded the council on biblical manhood and womanhood and served as the general editor of the esv study bible. Grudems work on the epistle of i peter is a contribution to the tyndale new testament commentaries, a popular series designed to help the general bible reader. Wayne grudem is research professor of theology and bible at phoenix seminary in arizona.
Alan richardson a theological word book of the bible. Free online bible library sanctification by wayne grudem. Among smaller recent commentaries in english that mediate such scholarship to the more general reader are wayne grudem, 1 peter, tyndale new testament. Whereas clowney tends to land on view 1 by way of elimination, grudem almost aggressively argues that view 1. Aug 09, 2007 wayne grudem wayne grudem is research professor of theology and biblical studies at phoenix seminary and author of systematic theology. Grudem s commentary on 1 peter is another helpful introductory level commentary on this book of scripture. Davids, the first epistle of peter, new international commentary on the new testament eerdmans, 1990. Other chapters may be available as booklets in the near future. They almost uniformly attempt to draw conclusions based on far too little data. In a relatively short space grudem lays out an excellent introduction to the letter. Romans 1 corinthians 2 corinthians galatians ephesians philippians colossians 1 2 thessalonians pastoral epistles philemon. He explains the spirits in prison passage with precise clarity and goes back to genesis to provide a biblical understanding of what this passage means. The apostle knew that a severe fiery trial was just around the corner, and he wanted to prepare believers for it. View in pdf format pdf this material is in the public domain.
Here is a brief and very clear summary both of the consolations and instructions needful for the encouragement and directio. He says this about marriage in his commentary on 1 corinthians, if day by. Indeed, along with hebrews and lukeacts, it is some of the best greek in the new testament. From one of the most popular names in evangelical theology, wayne grudem, comes this magnificent little commentary on 1 peter. Hebrews james 1 peter 2 peterjude johannine epistles revelation. I would say this and jobes are musts for preaching through 1 peter. In 1 peter, explains wayne grudem, readers are encouraged to grow in their trust in god and their obedience to him throughout their lives, but especially when they suffer. Constables notes on 1 peter 2020 edition the greek of the letter is smooth and competent, with rhetorical flourishes. The importance of literary argument for understanding 1 peter.
Revisiting wayne grudems two levels of new testament prophecy by dr. Grudem was born on february 11, 1948, in jim falls, wisconsin. Grudem s work on the epistle of i peter is a contribution to the tyndale new testament commentaries, a popular series designed to help the general bible reader understand clearly what the text actually says and what it means, without overdue dependence on scholarly technicalities. The only other new testament writings to compare with this are 1 john once in thirty.
Wayne grudem s book, systematic theology grand rapids. Tyndale new testament commentaries, 1 peter, wayne grudem, p. Our stores are still open, see our trading hours here. Whether you come to agree with him or not, his argument is so evenhanded and well presented that it is worth buying the commentary for the appendix. Statistically the writing has the word god thirtynine times, which means an average of once in every fortythree words. Slaughter is professor of christian education, dallas theological sem inary, dallas, texas. Whereas clowney tends to land on view 1 by way of elimination, grudem almost aggressively argues that view 1 is absolutely correct. Here is a brief and very clear summary both of the consolations and instructions needful for the. Furthermore, babylon is directly mentioned as the origin, and this epistle was written before rome was called babylon in a symbolic way in the book of revelation. Here is a brief and very clear summary both of the consolations and instructions needful for the encouragement and direction of a christian in his journey to heaven, elevating his thoughts and desires to that.
Romans 1 corinthians 2 corinthians galatians ephesians philippians colossians 12 thessalonians pastoral epistles philemon. Oct 21, 1988 grudem s work on the epistle of i peter is a contribution to the tyndale new testament commentaries, a popular series designed to help the general bible reader understand clearly what the text actually says and what it means, without overdue dependence on scholarly technicalities. Hemer, the address of 1 peter, expository times 89 1978. The valuable ministries of women in the context of male 209 leadership. An introduction to biblical doctrine, the gift of prophecy in the new testament and today and the volume on 1 peter in the tyndale new testament commentary series. Elliott, a home for the homeless philadelphia, fortress press 1981 6567. The christian church has a long tradition of systematic theology, that is, studying theology and doctrine organized around fairly standard categories such as the word of god, redemption, and jesus christ.
Despite his denial of christ on the night of his crucifixion, he repented and was restored to the position of leadership in the early church. Grudems work on the epistle of i peter is a contribution to the tyndale new testament commentaries, a popular series designed to help the general bible reader understand clearly what the text actually says and what it means. A great change is seen in the life of peter from these epistles. Grudem provides his readers with all the typical fair of the tyndale series but is exceptional at making cloudy issues clear and for persuading his audience using evidence. G selwyns commentary the first epissle of peter2nd. Wayne grudem provides a biblical and thoughtprovoking commentary to 1 peter. It is the holy spirit who produces in us the fruit of the spirit gal. Aug 10, 2009 in 1 peter, explains wayne grudem, readers are encouraged to grow in their trust in god and their obedience to him throughout their lives, but especially when they suffer.
Some liberals have questioned whether a common fisherman could have penned this. Peter speaks of the sanctification of the spirit 1 peter 1. Grudem born 1948 is a prominent evangelical theologian, seminary professor, and author. The continuation of nt prophecy and a closed canon. Just as paul was sent to bring the gospel to the gentiles, peter was known as the apostle to the jews. Wayne grudem did a good job of meeting these goals. Wayne grudems book, systematic theology grand rapids. Here is a brief and very clear summary both of the consolations and instructions needful for the encouragement and direction of a christian in his journey to heaven, elevating his thoughts. I was particularly interested in his commentary on 1 peter 3. Hebrews james 1 peter 2 peter jude johannine epistles revelation. Also, the classic matthew henrys commentary on the complete bible is wonderful and is available both online and in book form. The expositors bible commentary on cd rom wayne grudem 1 peter tyndale new testament commentaries.
This is probably the dominant view today, primarily because of the influence of e. A survey of old and new testament examples and teaching thomas r. Nt primary source material nt canon nt criticism nt textual criticism nt hermeneutics nt introductions nt theology nt theological dictionaries. Like all of the tyndale commentaries, it is clear and concise. Bruce compton professor of biblical languages and exposition detroit baptist theological seminary introduction a key sticking point that continues to divide evangelicals is the question over the cessation.
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