Clowney, Edmund P.

The message of 1 Peter the way of the cross / Edmund P. Clowney. - Revisedition. edition. - 1 online resource (xiv, 213 pages) - The Bible speaks today. New Testament series .

Includes bibliographical references.

The apostle to the Jews blesses God's true people (1:1-2) -- Bless God for our hope in Christ (1:3-12) -- Live obediently in hope (1:13-2:3) -- Live as the people of God -- The life of the spiritual temple (2:4-10) -- Live as the people of God -- The new lifestyle (2:11-20) -- Live as the people of God -- The new lifestyle (continued) (2:21-3:7) -- The blessing of living with Christian suffering (3:8-22) -- The blessing of living as stewards of grace (4:1-11) -- The blessing of suffering for Christ's sake (4:12-19) -- Living in the suffering church of God (5:1-11) -- Final greeting (5:12-14).

In this revised BST volume, Edmund Clowney expounds the rich pastoral letter of 1 Peter, exploring historical background, key themes, and applications for today. He highlights the life and work of Jesus, the reality of suffering, and the fulfillment of Old Testament promises, showing readers in every era what the story of Jesus' life means for us as we take up our cross and follow him.



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Bible.--Peter, 1st--Commentaries.


Suffering--Biblical teaching.


Electronic Books.

BS2795 / .T446 2021