Themes in Hebrews
Themes in Hebrews Introduction The New Testament writers do not contradict each other; they make the same points. However, they have different styles of writing and different emphases. The style […]
1 Peter Studies, no.12
From Humility to Glory 1 Peter (12) 1 Peter 5:1-14 Final Instructions In verses 1-4 Peter addresses the elders ‘as a fellow elder.’ Peter did not claim to be […]
1 Peter Studies, no.11
Suffering as a Christian 1 Peter (11) 1 Peter 4:12-19 Verse 12 The phrase ‘Dear Friends’ is a rather weak translation from the Greek. The word means ‘dearly loved of […]
1 Peter Studies, no.10
Living as a Christian 1 Peter Studies (10) 1 Peter 4:4-11 Verses 4-6 Having described the behaviour of the pagans, which also described the believers before they were converted (see […]
1 Peter Studies, no.9
Suffering for the Risen Lord 1 Peter Studies (9) 1 Peter 3:18-4:3 Verse 18 is an explanation following on from Peter’s instruction about doing good and suffering (1 Peter […]
1 Peter Studies, 8
1 Peter Studies (8) 1 Peter 3:8-17 Verse 8 Having addressed specific groups (slaves, wives, husbands), Peter now addresses the believers generally. The first thing he requires is that we be […]
1 Peter Studies, no.7
1 Peter Studies (7) 1 Peter 3:1-7 Husbands and Wives After addressing the slaves (2:18-25), Peter now turns to the Christian wives of unsaved husbands (vv.1-6) and then to Christian […]
1 Peter Studies (6), 1 Peter 2:18-25
1 Peter Studies (6) 1 Peter 2:18-25 Submission, Sacrifice and Example Verse 18 This section is addressed to slaves – more particularly, household servants (oiketai) – but could well apply […]
1 Peter Studies (5): 1 Peter 2:4-17
1 Peter Studies (5) 1 Peter 2:4-17 New Israel in a Hostile World Verses 4-8 Peter makes a contrast between being rejected by men (the unbelieving strangers among whom they […]
1 Peter Studies (4), 1 Peter 1:22-2:3
1 Peter Studies (4) 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 The Love for Our Brothers and Sisters Verse 22 Obedience to the truth of the Gospel results in a purified life. Peter uses […]
First Peter Studies (3)
First Peter Studies: Suffering and Glory (3) The Call to Holiness 1 Peter 1:13-21 Knowing that a heavenly inheritance awaits the believers, even when they are experiencing suffering, they […]
First Peter (1 Peter 1:6-12)
First Peter Studies: Suffering and Glory (2) The Purpose of Christian Suffering 1 Peter 1:6-12 The “in this” refers to the word “time” not “salvation” (v. 5). The saints […]
First Peter (1 Pet.1:1-5)
First Peter Studies: Suffering and Glory (1) 1 Peter 1:1-5 Writer and Addressees Peter introduces himself as “an apostle of Jesus Christ.” Jesus gave him the Aramaic name “Cephas.” The […]
Studies in Acts, no.51, last one!
Studies in Acts Paul’s testimony before the Roman Jews (Acts 28:17-31) Having barely recovered from the months-long voyage, Paul turned his thoughts once again to his calling to testify to […]
Studies in Acts, no.50
Studies in Acts (Acts 28:1-16) Hospitality on Malta Paul and the mariners, soldiers, prisoners, and passengers had crawled up on the beach. There they were in their sopping clothes, shaking […]
Studies in Acts, no.49
Studies in Acts The Shipwreck (Acts 27:27-44) Land in sight! Since their departure from Crete two weeks had past, drifting about in the tumultuous sea. Meanwhile, the […]