This chapter may be divided into three parts:
I. An exhortation to those whom the apostle addressed, to lay aside
all malice, and all guile, and to receive the simple and plain
instructions of the wo...
_HE DEHORTETH THEM FROM THE BREACH OF LOVE; SHEWING THAT CHRIST IS THE
FOUNDATION WHEREON THEY ARE BUILT: HE BESEECHETH THEM ALSO TO ABSTAIN
FROM FLESHLY LUST, AND TO BE OBEDIENT TO MAGISTRATES; AND T...
QUESTIONS OVER CHAPTER TWO
1.
Of what significance is the therefore of 1 Peter 2:1?
2.
To what _particular_ evil does the word wickedness most likely refer?
(1 Peter 2:1)
3.
What is _guile?_
4....
ANALYSIS.
Putting aside all the evils that are opposed to a holy and virtuous
life, being therein as newborn babes in Christ, long after the
unadulterated word, that ye may grow thereby. For, in fact,...
II.
(l-10) EXHORTATION TO REALISE THE IDEA OF THE NEW ISRAEL. — The
Apostle bids them put away all elements of disunion, and to combine
into a new Temple founded on Jesus as the Christ, and into a ne...
INTRODUCTION TO I PETER 2.
This chapter consists of exhortations, in general, to a holy life;
and, in particular, to obedience to superiors. It begins with an
exhortation to lay aside various vices,...
* A temper suitable to the Christian character as born again, is
recommended. (1-10) Holy conversation among the Gentiles directed.
(11,12) Subjects exhorted to pay all proper obedience to their civil...
The duty which is next to be urged is introduced by ‘wherefore,' and
is thus given as one which follows naturally upon what has just been
stated. The pulse of two thoughts, which have ruled the preced...