Analytical Bible Expositor: 1 & 2 Peter
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Overview
1 Peter: Written during a time of great persecution, 1 Peter is still powerful and inspiring today. With the assurance of Christ’s return, 1 Peter encourages readers to persevere during times of suffering, and instructs believers on ways for living a hopeful, holier life. Butler’s insightful commentary helps explain these wonderful teachings by contextualizing them for our modern world. 2 Peter: Distressed at the rising number of false teachers, Peter was compelled to urge his fellow Christians to become stronger in their knowledge of faith in order to battle the rising apostasy generated from heretical imposters. Rebuffing those impatient for the Lord’s final judgment and return, Peter explains that the delay in the second coming of Christ gives more time for people to reject Satan and accept Christ as their Savior. Deftly guiding the reader through this important New Testament book, Butler breaks down every chapter of 2 Peter to its core elements and provides useful commentary on every important verse.
Top Highlights
“‘A lively hope’ (1 Peter 1:3). Salvation gives us prospects/hope that sin cannot. The character of the hope is in the word ‘lively.’ This hope is not past tense; it has not expired; it is a hope that is alive (‘lively’); it is a hope that sin does not give but salvation has gained for the believer. The prospects of the saved are glorious; the prospects of the lost are horrible.” (Page 185)
“Their scattering. ‘Scattered’ (1 Peter 1:1). This speaks of the work of persecution. The early church in Jerusalem was severely persecuted which resulted in many of the believers being ‘scattered’ throughout the world. This scattering actually helped to carry the Gospel to many parts of the world.” (Page 184)
“Today these locations comprise the country of Turkey. It is hard to believe that Turkey at one time was prominent in the Gospel. Today it is a dark country oppressed with Muslim religion.” (Page 184)
“You will have to reckon with God for your unholy behavior, therefore, ‘pass the time of your sojourning here in fear [which will be seen in holy living]’” (Pages 193–194)
“Peter gives some extended instructions regarding salvation. The instructions detail some significant things involved in salvation and about salvation.” (Page 185)