1 Peter

Daniel M. Doriani

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© 2014 by Daniel M. Doriani

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Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotations marked (esv) are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Italics within Scripture quotations indicate emphasis added.

ISBN: 978-1-59638-469-9 (cloth)

ISBN: 978-1-62995-040-2 (ePub)

ISBN: 978-1-62995-041-9 (Mobi)

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Doriani, Daniel M., 1953–

1 Peter / Daniel M. Doriani.

pages cm. -- (Reformed expository commentary)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-1-59638-469-9 (cloth)

1. Bible. Peter, 1st--Commentaries. I. Title. II. Title: First Peter.

BS2795.53.D67 2014

227'.92077--dc23

2013048513

Reformed Expository Commentary

A Series

Series Editors

Richard D. Phillips

Philip Graham Ryken

Testament Editors

Iain M. Duguid, Old Testament

Daniel M. Doriani, New Testament

I dedicate this book to my friends at Central Presbyterian Church,

especially its elders and deacons. I thank them for granting me a study

leave to complete the work, for their friendship, and for their desire

to exemplify the godly shepherd of 1 Peter 5.

Contents

Acknowledgments

Series Introduction

Preface

1. Strangers in a Strange Land (1 Peter 1:1–2)

2. A Sure and Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3–9)

3. The Authority of Peter and His Epistle (1 Peter 1:10–12)

4. Hope and Holiness (1 Peter 1:13–21)

5. Gospel Purification (1 Peter 1:22–2:3)

6. Christian Identity (1 Peter 2:4–10)

7. Pilgrims and Citizens (1 Peter 2:11–17)

8. A Life Shaped by the Crucified Christ (1 Peter 2:18–25)

9. Beautiful Wives, Considerate Husbands (1 Peter 3:1–7)

10. The Good Life, the Peaceable Kingdom (1 Peter 3:8–12)

11. The Right Fear (1 Peter 3:13–18)

12. The Work of the Living Christ (1 Peter 3:18–22)

13. Breaking with Sin (1 Peter 4:1–6)

14. Gifts from God, Gifts for God (1 Peter 4:7–11)

15. God’s Way to Endure Trials (1 Peter 4:12–19)

16. Jesus Shepherds His Church through Servant Leaders (1 Peter 5:1–4)

17. Humble Yourselves (1 Peter 5:5–6)

18. Counsel and Blessing (1 Peter 5:7–14)

Select Commentaries on 1 Peter

Index of Scripture

Index of Subjects and Names