Table Of ContentIntroduction to 1 Peter 1. The Elements of Election (1 Peter 1:1-2) 2. The Believer's Eternal Inheritance (1 Peter 1:3-5) 3. Salvation Joy (1 Peter 1:6-9) 4. Salvation's Greatness (1 Peter 1:10-12) 5. The Believer's Response to Salvation (1 Peter 1:13-17) 6. The Wonder of Redemption (1 Peter 1:18-21) 7. Supernatural Love (1 Peter 1:22-25) 8. Desiring the Word (1 Peter 2:1-3) 9. Spiritual Privileges-Part 1: Union with Christ and Access to God (1 Peter 2:4-5) 10. Spiritual Privileges-Part 2: Security in Christ, Dominion with Christ (1 Peter 2:6-9b) 11. Spiritual Privileges-Part 3: Separation to Christ, Possession by Christ, Illumination in Christ, Compassion from Christ, and Proclamation of Christ (1 Peter 2:9c-l 0) 12. Godly Living (1 Peter 2:11-12) 13. Submission to Civil Authority (1 Peter 2:13-17) 14. Submission in the Workplace (1 Peter 2:18-21a) 15. The Suffering Jesus (1 Peter 2:21b-25) 16. Winning an Unsaved Spouse (1 Peter 3:1-7) 17. Living and Loving the Good Life (1 Peter 3:8-12) 18. Securities Against a Hostile World (1 Peter 3:13-17) 19. The Triumph of Christ's Suffering (1 Peter 3:18-22) 20. Arming Yourself Against Unjust Suffering (1 Peter 4:1-6) 21. Spiritual Duty in a Hostile World (1 Peter 4:7-11) 22. The Fiery Trial (1 Peter 4:12-19) 23. Shepherding the Flock (1 Peter 5:1-4) 24. Fundamental Attitudes of a Christian Mind (1 Peter 5:5-14)
SynopsisPeter wrote this letter at the outbreak of Nero's persecution, urging his readers to have hope and courage in the midst of terrible affliction. His words of encouragement still resonate today. Even when believers face suffering and hostility, they can rest in their salvation, live out their testimony, and look forward to Jesus' return. Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. Taking into account the cultural, theological, and Old Testament contexts of each passage, MacArthur tackles interpretive challenges and fairly evaluates differing views, giving the reader confidence in his conclusions. The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series comes from the experience, wisdom, and insight of one of the most trusted ministry leaders and Bible scholars of our day. Each volume was written to be as comprehensive and accurate as possible, dealing thoroughly with every key phrase and word in the Scripture without being unnecessarily technical. This commentary will help to give a better, fuller, richer understanding of God's Word, while challenging the reader to a vibrant personal spiritual walk. A great resource for pastors, teachers, leaders, students, or anyone desiring to dig deeper into Scripture, Peter wrote this letter at the outbreak of Nero's persecution, urging his readers to have hope and courage in the midst of terrible affliction. His words of encouragement still resonate today. Even when believers face suffering and hostility, they can rest in their salvation, live out their testimony, and look forward to Jesus' return. Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical.