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Teaching 1 Peter: Unlocking 1 Peter for the Bible Teacher is unavailable, but you can change that!

Teaching 1 Peter looks at the first letter from the apostle to a primarily gentile audience scattered around Asia Minor. Angus MacLeay explains the context of this letter and its relevance in a contemporary setting where Christians are surrounded by a pagan culture. He also suggests practical theological applications for specific situations that still affect the church today. This book is a...

and 22 Jesus Christ’s triumph over evil forces is being demonstrated: in verse 19 this is announced and in verse 22 (in words echoed by Paul e.g. Ephesians 1:21–23) His current position is revealed with all evil powers submitting to His divine authority and rule. Verse 22, which is clear, is able to help us interpret verse 19 which might otherwise be unclear. This fits Peter’s argument since his readers are facing hostile evil forces possibly making them stand on trial (3:15). Peter wants to give
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