Sir peter osullevan, the voice of racing and legendary bbc. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Slaughter a survey of the literature dealing with peters epistles, including new testament introductions, commentaries, bible encyclopedias and handbooks, and even journal articles reveals a serious lack of consideration for the argument that flows through each letter. Zerrs commentary on selected books of the new testament. It appears that the first epistle of peter was written by the apostle from rome sometime around a.
This epistle is addressed to believers in general, who are strangers in every city or country where they live, and are scattered through the nations. Peter draws conclusions from the information given. Sir peter osullevan, the legendary bbc commentator known simply. First, the primary author of all the psalms is the holy spirit. Free traditional catholic books ii catholic tradition. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. This is a lot to take in, so if you want to start with baby steps.
The oxford bible commentary is a perfect one volume asset to my oxford annotated nrsv study bible. For those reasons and others i will never have a huge library. This epistle was written to give christians a fuller understanding of whats going on. Thuesen traces the doctrinal motives and responses to the major.
Edwards is wellinformed and easy to read, and any lack of distinctive interpretive contribution is made up for in his keen ability to keep sight of the. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Jesus christ was the main subject of the prophets studies. Osullivan with his wife patricia after receiving his knighthood in 1997. Over the past couple of years i have focused on building a collection of commentaries that will include only the best volumes on each book of the bible. Nor is this surprising when it is borne in mind that the number of commentaries on such a recent writer as dante reached the grand total of thirteen hundred at the beginning of the twentieth century. If you want more, ive linked to quick, 3minute guides to every book of the bible, too. His rapid fire commentary seemed to echo the sound of horses hooves, and it was not long before he became known as the voice of racing. Psalms laymans bible book commentary, 8 by alton h. Nor is this surprising when it is borne in mind that the number of commentaries on such a recent writer as dante reached the grand total of thirteen. They explain scripture and help students learn and understand the meaning and application, while also giving answers for vital questions and issues.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of peter o sullivan books online. Commentary on the readings for the eleventh sunday after pentecost they brought to him one deaf and dumb. He blogs at between two worlds and evangelical history. Book of first peter overview insight for living ministries. The importance of literary argument for understanding 1 peter. This book was likely written in the early 60s, and the second book attributed to peter was probably written a few years later. Add available commentaries to your library with discount. Twentyfirst sunday of ordinary time august 24, 2014. The new international commentary on the new testament.
He was born in bethsaida and lived in capernaum where he followed the occupation of fishing. Building a commentary library old and new testament bible. All 66 books of the bible in easy, onesentence summaries. To write a full history of exegesis, says farrar, would require the space of many volumes. The bible does not say to the christian, thank you for choosing jesus christ or even congratulations on your wise decision. Here is a monumental, linebyline critical commentary on the bible, covering all the books that appear in the nrsv. Commentaries for 1 peter chapter 1 the duties of wives and husbands. These free bible study commentaries provide notes and comments versebyverse through bible books. Thats because the bible is a collection of writings from different authors writing at different times. For example, there are 250 sermons on romans and a few other books that i did over the years. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. Best commentaries on each book of the bible tim challies. And encouraged to patience under persecutions for righteousness sake, considering that christ suffered patiently.
He was brought to jesus by andrew, his brother, and became one of the leaders of the apostles, both before and after christs death. Sir peter osullevan cbe 3 march 1918 29 july 2015 was an irishbritish horse racing commentator for the bbc, and a correspondent for the press. This new edition is packed with wise insights about our great salvation and our conduct as christians before god, the world, and fellow believers. The gentiles, previously to the preaching of the gospel among them, were reckoned to be dead in trespasses and sins, ephesians 2. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. A book which will seriously enrich its readers faith and understanding. Commentary on the book of first peter by matthew henry. Upon this rock i will build my church grace to you. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the first letter of peter.
Read 1 peter commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Consistent with all volumes of the everymans bible commentary series, dr. Translations and commentary by the author of the bestselling book the lost books of enoch, joseph lumpkin. Mcgrath, kings college, london for many years i recommended the old new bible commentary as the best of its kind on the market. Barbieri has prepared an easytounderstand and practical study. To judge the quick and the dead they shall give account of these irregularities to him who is prepared to judge both the jews and the gentiles.
The letter was written to christians in asia minor 1. He attended the royal academy of dramatic art and began working in the theatre, gaining recognition as a shakespearean actor at the bristol old vic and with the english stage company. Theyre listed in the order they show up in the protestant bible. Edwards is a unique contribution that offers a unified presentation of one of the most theologically significant of the petrine epistles. The importance of literary argument for understanding 1 peter james r. Due to the length of the ever growing book list it became necessary to split it in two. Strong christians are created not by sermons and books alone, but by a personal encounter with the bible itself. Top 5 commentaries on the books of 2 peter and jude. Justin taylor is executive vice president for book publishing and publisher for books at crossway. Commentary on the book of 1 timothy 1 timothy 1 1paul, an apostle of christ jesus according to the commandment of god our savior, and of christ jesus, who is our hope, 2to timothy, my true child in the faith. May 24, 2017 the closest thing i have done to a commentary is to preach through books of the bible and then post those manuscripts along with the audio or the video online at. In this chapter, after the inscription and salutation, the apostle gives thanks to god for various blessings of grace bestowed, or to be bestowed upon the persons he writes to.
Many of these commentaries are available from logos bible software. Grace, mercy and peace from god the father and christ jesus our lord. A commentary on the book of psalms saint robert bellarmine. He used the name of the ancient mesopotamian city as a standin for rome, the modern city that, like babylon, gave itself over to idol worship and false gods. Over the past couple of years i have focused on building a collection of commentaries that will include. Laymans bible book commentary laymans bible book commentary, 7 by mary francis owens. The commentary on colossians and philemon by peter o brien number 44 in the word biblical commentary series is a worthy endeavor, suitable for the biblical scholar and the layperson alike. And i also say to you that you are peter, and upon this rock i will build my church. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 peter and more. Peter put his nets out at the direction of jesus to bring in a massive catch of fish luke 5.
Whether you see the bible as the living word of god, or as a highly significant document from the ancient world, or as one of the classic works of world literature, the oxford bible commentary will put in your hands everything you need to study and understand the biblical text. The great rejected texts 18 of the most soughtafter books available, which shed light on the evolution of our faith, our theology, and our church. Ive written a onesentence overview of every book of the bible. It has already enhanced my studies for two weekly bible studies and allows me to thoroughly prepare for our pastors sermons, giving insights into lectionary texts that illuminate points of sermons even more. The new bible commentary allows its users to read scripture in some of the best company currently available. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of 1 peter, and the following are five of the best. The third view is that peter is referring to those who heard the gospel and received it while they were living, but now have died. Commentary on the book of 1 timothy relevant bible teaching. Peter went on a unique outreach trip with the other disciples matthew 10. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on matthew 16.
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