Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - 1 Peter 1

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Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - 1 Peter 1


Verse Commentaries:



Chapter Level Commentary:
1Pe_1:1 to 1Pe_2:3

PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS*

UBS4 NKJV NRSV TEV NJB
Salutation Greeting to the Elect Pilgrims Salutations Introduction Address and Greetings 1Pe_1:1-2 1Pe_1:1-2 1Pe_1:1-2 1Pe_1:1 a 1Pe_1:1-2 1:b-2a 1Pe_1:2 b A Living Hope A Heavenly Inheritance Rejoice in Salvation A Living Hope Introduction and The Inheritance of Christians 1Pe_1:3-9 1Pe_1:3-12 1Pe_1:3-9 1Pe_1:3-5 1Pe_1:3-5 Faithfulness to Christ and Love of Christ 1Pe_1:6-9 1Pe_1:6-9 The Hope of the Prophets 1Pe_1:10-12 1Pe_1:10-12 1Pe_1:10-12 1Pe_1:10-12 A Call to Holy Living Living Before God our Father An Appeal for Holiness A Call to Holy Living The Demands of the New Life and Holiness of the Newly Baptized 1 PETER (1:13-2:10) 1Pe_1:13-16 1Pe_1:13-21 1Pe_1:13-16 1Pe_1:13-16 1Pe_1:13-21 1Pe_1:17-21 1Pe_1:17-21 1Pe_1:17-21 The Enduring Word Regeneration by the Word 1Pe_1:22-25 1Pe_1:22 to 1Pe_2:3 1Pe_1:22 to 1Pe_2:3 1Pe_1:22-25 1Pe_1:22 to 1Pe_2:3 * Although they are not inspired, paragraph divisions are the key to understanding and following the original author's intent. Each modern translation has divided and summarized the paragraphs. Every paragraph has one central topic, truth, or thought. Each version encapsulates that topic in its own distinct way. As you read the text, ask yourself which translation fits your understanding of the subject and verse divisions.

In every chapter we must read the Bible first and try to identify its subjects (paragraphs), then compare our understanding with the modern versions. Only when we understand the original author's intent by following his logic and presentation can we truly understand the Bible. Only the original author is inspired—readers have no right to change or modify the message. Bible readers do have the responsibility of applying the inspired truth to their day and their lives.

Note that all technical terms and abbreviations are explained fully in the following documents: hyperlink, hyperlink, and hyperlink.

READING CYCLE THREE (from "hyperlink")

FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

1. First paragraph

2.Second paragraph

3. Third paragraph

4. Etc.



DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. They are meant to be thought-provoking, not definitive.

1. Is Peter writing to Jews or Gentiles, or both?

2. What is the central truth of Peter's prayer in 1Pe_1:3-9?

3. Why do Christians suffer?

4. Why is our salvation said to be still in the future?

5. What did the OT prophets long to know in 1Pe_1:10-12?

6. List the commands found in 1Pe_1:13-22.

7. What do new believers need most?