1 Peter (Reformed Expository Commentary)

1 Peter (Reformed Expository Commentary)

Dan Doriani explores how Peter presents both the effective work of Jesus for us and his personal work in usand how this enables us to live faithfully amidst trials. Martin Luther said that to understand Scripture, the first books to read are Romans, the Gospel of John, and--surprisingly--1 Peter. Doriani shows us why. In seventeen always solid and often brilliant chapters, he holds this epistolary jewel up to the light and convincingly conveys the beauty there. Doriani deftly deploys the understanding of a seasoned scholar, the wisdom of a longtime pastor, and the reverence of a committed disciple. We hear afresh from the man whose name meant "rock" about Jesus, who calls us to walk in his suffering but saving steps.--Robert W. Yarbrough, Professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary "What a breath of fresh commentary air! Reading Dan Doriani's contribution to the REC series was like sitting in a lush garden filled with the fruit of seasoned scholarship, the hope of the everlasting gospel, and the implications of God's transforming grace. My other ten commentaries on 1 Peter will now have to vie for second on my list of favorites. Pastors and teachers, mature believers, and brand-new Christians will all greatly benefit from Dan's work in explaining the text and making applications to real life."--Scotty Smith, Founding Pastor, Pastor for Preaching, Christ Community Church, Franklin, Tennessee Among the large number of expositions of 1 Peter, this REC commentary stands out. It is exemplary in its careful handling of the text, theological robustness, and fresh writing. Unsurprisingly from the author of Putting the Truth to Work, which is the best treatment available on application, this exposition of 1 Peter is loaded with the best kind of application: faithful to the text, reflective, never forced, often telling.--D. A. Carson, Emeritus Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Editor, Pillar New Testament Commentary series Daniel M. Doriani (MDiv, PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary; STM, Yale Divinity School; Research Fellow, Yale University) is professor of theology at Covenant Theological Seminary. He is the founder and president of the Center for Faith & Work, St. Louis, and a member of the Council of The Gospel Coalition. He was a lead pastor for fifteen years and currently serves as interim senior pastor at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama.