Peter S Epistles Letters To The Scattered Saints

It had been several years since Peter had delivered God's message at Pentecost. The audience had come from all over the world. There was nothing novel in the message ? it consisted of things any good Jewish person would have known from their childhood. The difference was that this message was accompanied by the power of God's Spirit. After our Lord's ascension into heaven (Acts 1.11), Peter labored for his Savior tirelessly to the point of death. He understood well the urgency of the times and he desired to pass that along to as many believers as possible. These two epistles show Peter's efforts in stirring up those who had been stirred up at Pentecost ? at the birth of the Body of Christ.

The first letter written by Peter focuses on persecution and suffering of God's people caused by sources outside the church. The second letter focuses on enticements by false prophets, false teachers, and deceivers from within the church. The sufferings about which Peter warned occur simply because believers represent Christ on earth! The enticements about which Peter warned produce negative results because believers are distracted and not focused on knowing God, Jesus, or God's Word! These are wonderful letters from an apostle of Jesus Christ who lived a long, productive Christian life, after having witnessed Jesus' 31/2 year ministry!

An aim to make available to the non-technical reader a form that does not require a theological education to understand.

?This collection of studies in the New Testament books of James, 1-2 Peter, 1-3 John, and Jude are filled with very practical explanations of the teachings of each letter. Comments address the biblical text according to its themes by paragraphs and segments, which help the reader to see the flow of thought in each letter. Bible study groups can benefit from this material both for its good information and as a stimulus for group discussions. Individuals will also gain a better understanding of these epistles as they seek to be guided in regular reading of Scripture.? ? Theron Young, PhD, Lecturer on Bible and Biblical Languages at Emmaus Bible College, New South Wales

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