1 Peter 2:1-10 Observations on 2:1-3: In verse 1, note the phrase “having put aside” (apothemenoi)-Aor. Mid. Ptc. and connect it back to the command to love in 1:22. Moving forward, subordinate it to the command to “long for/crave” in verse 2. Then, pa... Read More »

1 Peter 1:13-25 Observations on 1:13-16: In verse 13, subordinate two key participles (“having girded up”-anazosamenoi-Aor. Mid. Ptc. and “being sober-minded”-nephontes-Pres. Act. Ptc.) to the first imperative which occurs in 1 Peter (“set hope”-el... Read More »

1 Peter 1:1-12 Observations on 1:1-2: elect (eklektois), exiles (parepidemois), dispersion (diasporas), foreknowledge (prognosin), sanctification (hagiasmo), obedience (hupakoen), “sprinkling” points to sacrifice, “… peace be multiplied…” (optative... Read More »

Overview of Background/Setting The emphasis of the epistle on the pilgrim posture stresses the distinctiveness of the Christian lifestyle and the allegiance of the saints to a city “whose builder and maker is God.” But Christian pilgrims are not “just a ... Read More »

What can be said about 1 Peter that hasn’t been written about for decades? Truthfully, I’m honored to even give additional perspective, and pray you’re bolstered in your craft. To quickly catch us up, let’s look at the letter: it’... Read More »

SWBTS Chapel sermon called Relating to God in Holiness by Southwestern professor and Dean of Scarborough College Dr. Michael Wilkinson. Read More »

SWBTS Chapel sermon called We Do Not Follow Myths by Southwestern President Dr. Paige Patterson. Read More »

SWBTS Chapel sermon called Hans Schlaffer: An Illustration and Explanation of 1 Peter 4:1-2 by Southwestern professor, Dr. Michael Wilkinson. Read More »

SWBTS Chapel sermon called Holiness: The Righteous Outcome by Southwestern missions professor, Dr. Keith Eitel. Read More »

SWBTS Chapel sermon called Serving With a Shepherd’s Heart by Southwestern professor, Dr. Tommy Kiker. Read More »