Living Words in 1 Peter
Overview
From Peter’s first letter the author selects words which have emerged, not only as highlights of Peter’s message, but as the very sinews of Scripture. Such words as trials, self-control, wives, humility, judgment, and others, set before us in simple and direct language many facets of Christian life, belief, and practice.
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- Presents extensive word studies from 1 Peter
- Provides each word’s precise meaning and usage
- Discusses theological and societal backgrounds of words
- God Only Knows (1 Peter 1:2)
- New Born (1 Peter 1:3)
- Tested and Tried (1 Peter 1:6, 7)
- God’s Errand Boys (1 Peter 1:12)
- Under Control (1 Peter 1:13)
- Always Strangers (1 Peter 1:17)
- Brotherly Love (1 Peter 1:22)
- Unmasked Hypocrisy (1 Peter 2:1)
- Living Stone (1 Peter 2:4)
- Special People (1 Peter 2:9, 10)
- Prohibited Passion (1 Peter 2:11)
- Proper Respect (1 Peter 2:17)
- Clear Conscience (1 Peter 2:19)
- Shepherd and Overseer (1 Peter 2:25)
- Beautiful Wife (1 Peter 3:1, 5)
- True Humility (1 Peter 3:8)
- Controlled Tongue (1 Peter 3:10)
- Reasonable Hope (1 Peter 3:15)
- Right Living (1 Peter 3:18)
- Saved Now (1 Peter 3:20, 21)
- The Will of God (1 Peter 4:2)
- Judgement Day (1 Peter 4:5, 6)
- Serious Prayer (1 Peter 4:7)
- Grace Gifts (1 Peter 4:10)
- Expect Suffering (1 Peter 4:12, 13)
- Christian Commitment (1 Peter 4:19)
- Pastoral Elders (1 Peter 5:1)
- The Devil’s Designs (1 Peter 5:8)
- Super Strong (1 Peter 5:10)
Top Highlights
“Only when faith is vested in the eternal God is it proved genuine” (Page 12)
“every person’s work for God would be tested as by fire.” (Page 14)
“Biblical self-examination is aimed at repentance. Sin discovered leads to confession and abandonment.” (Page 14)
“that believers are chosen in advance to be objects of God’s love.” (Page 2)
“Every Christian is now going through a process of refining” (Page 14)
Here is another excellent book of word studies from Wayne Detzler . . . the reader cannot fail to be greatly helped by what he has written.
—Evangelical Magazine of Wales
This book will have many uses. It will appeal to preachers looking for material to stimulate pulpit preparation. It will also prove helpful to leaders of Bible Study groups and in private devotional reading.
—Church of England Newspaper
- Title: Living Words in 1 Peter
- Author: Wayne Detzler
- Publisher: Evangelical Press
- Publication Date: 1982
- Pages: 120
- Resource Type: Word Studies
- Topic: Lexicography
Wayne Detzler received his BA and MA from Wheaton and his PhD from the University of Manchester. He is the academic dean of Southern Evangelical Seminary. He is also the director of the Graduate School of Ministry and Missions and the director of the Bible College in addition to being a professor of biblical studies, missions, and historical theology.