1 and 2 Peter: Courage in Times of Trouble

by John MacArthur

Overview

Believers in the early church scattered across the Roman Empire were facing the threat of increased persecution. Peter, the most outspoken of the disciples and leader among the apostles, wrote two practical and encouraging letters to strengthen the hearts of these followers of Christ.

Pastor John Mac Arthur will take you through these two letters, passage by passage, so that you can better understand Peter's words of hope and wisdom and how to live victoriously in the midst of life-threatening trials.

In the first letter, Peter reminds believers of the many blessings available to them because of their persecution. In the second letter, he warns them to discern and defeat the false teachers who were invading their churches and teaching them dangerous and deceptive doctrines. Peter's letters of encouragement and warning are just as important for believers today as they were during the first century.

—ABOUT THE SERIES—

The Mac Arthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John Mac Arthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:

• Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.
• Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.
• Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.
• Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780718035174
Publisher:	HarperChristian Resources
Publication date:	05/31/2016
Series:	MacArthur Bible Studies
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	504,674
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John Mac Arthur is a popular author and conference speaker. He has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. John and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren. John's pulpit ministry has been extended around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You, and its satellite offices in seven countries. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly two thousand English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, and digital recordings by John Mac Arthur. John is chancellor of The Master's University and Seminary and has written hundreds of books and study guides, each one biblical and practical. Bestselling titles include The Gospel According to Jesus, Twelve Ordinary Men, Twelve Extraordinary Women, Slave, and The Mac Arthur Study Bible, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient.

Table of Contents

Introduction to 1 Peter 1

1 What an Inheritance! 5

1 Peter 1:1-12

2 The Importance of an Eternal Perspective 13

1 Peter 1:13-2:10

3 Honorable Living 21

1 Peter 2:11-3:12

4 Suffering for Good 29

1 Peter 3:13-4:6

5 Pray, Love, Serve 37

1 Peter 4:7-11

6 Joy Even in Suffering 45

1 Peter 4:12-19

7 Requirements for Leadership 51

1 Peter 5:1-4

8 Christian Victory 57

1 Peter 5:5-14

Introduction to 2 Peter 65

9 Know Your Salvation 69

2 Peter 1:1-11

10 Know Your Scriptures 77

2 Peter 1:12-21

11 Know Your Adversaries 85

2 Peter 2:1-22

12 Know Your Prophecy 95

2 Peter 3:1-18