Called to Suffer: The Necessity of Suffering in Christian Formation in First Peter

by Frans-Johan Pienaar, Corné J. Bekker (Foreword by)

Overview

If you walk down the aisle in the Christian growth section of your local bookstore, you will be spoiled for choice. However, what you will struggle to find is a book on how suffering plays a part in one's Christian growth. This book seeks to bring a helpful corrective to the current trend in Christianity that views suffering as something to be avoided entirely. It dives into the letter of First Peter to explicate how Peter envisioned suffering as not only helpful but necessary for true Christian formation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666797046
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	10/11/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	164
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Frans-Johan Pienaar is a PhD candidate at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He lives in Virginia Beach with his wife Marionette and their two sons.

Frans-Johan Pienaar is a PhD candidate at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He lives in Virginia Beach with his wife Marionette and their two sons.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Frans-Johan Pienaar has tackled a topic that is often ignored and misunderstood, the topic of Christian suffering. In contrast to the popular view that suffering should be avoided at all costs, Pienaar's work demonstrates both the necessity and benefits of suffering from the biblical text. While this book is academic in nature, Pienaar's conclusions are relevant for the academy and the Church. I highly recommend the author's masterful treatment of this crucially important topic.”

—Scott Adams, Regent University



“Christian faith finds its deepest dimension in Christ-centered suffering. Frans-Johan Pienaar explores this Biblical truth and, through careful exegetical analysis and robust theological conversation, uncovers the clear message of 1 Peter for our time. His engaging and challenging book is a strong antidote to a Church beset by spiritual acedia and enamored by worldly promises of lust and greed.”

—Corné J. Bekker, Regent University

Editorial Reviews

Frans-Johan Pienaar has tackled a topic that is often ignored and misunderstood, the topic of Christian suffering. In contrast to the popular view that suffering should be avoided at all costs, Pienaar's work demonstrates both the necessity and benefits of suffering from the biblical text. While this book is academic in nature, Pienaar's conclusions are relevant for the academy and the Church. I highly recommend the author's masterful treatment of this crucially important topic.”

—Scott Adams, Regent University



“Christian faith finds its deepest dimension in Christ-centered suffering. Frans-Johan Pienaar explores this Biblical truth and, through careful exegetical analysis and robust theological conversation, uncovers the clear message of 1 Peter for our time. His engaging and challenging book is a strong antidote to a Church beset by spiritual acedia and enamored by worldly promises of lust and greed.”

—Corné J. Bekker, Regent University

From the Publisher