scholarly journals Die eulogie in 1 Petrus 1:3-12

2002 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J.H. Barkhuizen
Keyword(s):  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Corinthians 1 ◽  
Peter 1 ◽  
Main Thrust ◽  
1 Peter ◽  
2 Corinthians ◽  
New Birth ◽  
Introductory Part ◽  
Theological Perspective ◽  
Rhetorical Features

The eulogy in 1 Peter 1:3-12 The eulogy in 1 Peter 1:3-12 shares a common form with those found in Luke 1:68-79, Ephesians 1:3-14 and the shortened version in 2 Corinthians 1:3 f.f. As in the case of Ephesians 1:3-14, the eulogy in 1 Peter plays an important introductory part: it sets the argument of the author in motion and contains themes and motifs that figure prominently in the remainder of the letter. In this article the focus is a possible strophic division of the eulogy, followed by a discussion of its formal characteristics, and its theological perspective. The style of the eulogy sets it clearly apart from that of the rest of the letter, and several rhetorical features as well as some grammatical problems are discussed. The main thrust of its theological perspective is the new birth of the believers, initiated through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This new birth entails a life infused with a living hope focused on their future inheritance and salvation, preserved for them by the power of God, and which will be finally realised at the revelation of Christ at the end of times. This hope, and the love and faith of the readers, will sustain them amidst their present hardships and sufferings. The eulogy thus forms the basis for the auhtor’s exhortations, expressed from 1.13 f.f., towards a life of faithful endurance.

The Remaining New Testament Books as Sacred

2021 ◽  
pp. 171-205
Author(s):  
Donald Senior
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Acts Of The Apostles ◽  
Peter 1 ◽  
1 Peter ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
Unique Identity ◽  
1 John

In attempting to make the case that the defining reason the books of the New Testament are considered sacred is because of their focus on the unique identity of Jesus Christ, we have explored the Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, and writings of Paul. We turn now, with the same conviction, to some of the remaining New Testament books. Our goal here is not to consider every book of the New Testament but to make the case that in the vast majority of them, their proclamation of Christ is central and defining. The books we will focus on in this chapter include Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 1 John, and Revelation, taken in the order in which they appear in the canon. Despite the evident literary diversity of these texts, there is a commanding unity—a unity grounded in their focus on the figure of Jesus Christ. It is that varied but unifying portrayal found in these books which will command our attention in this chapter.

scholarly journals Towards Maturity in 1 Peter: Freedom, Holiness, Immortality

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul B. Decock
Keyword(s):  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Growth Process ◽  
Good News ◽  
Final Part ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
1 Peter ◽  
New Birth ◽  
God's Word ◽  
Immortal Life

Growth towards maturity is dependent on the presence of freedom, holiness and immortality. These are presented as divine qualities that are utterly lacking in human beings. However, while human beings are ignorant and weak, sinful and mortal the addressees of 1 Peter1 are reminded that they have also been begotten anew by the imperishable seed of God’s Word, the Good News of Jesus Christ in order to share immortal life. This article looks first at human beings who as God’s creatures are ‘flesh’, but are also enabled to acknowledge their ‘fleshly’ state, to appreciate (‘desire’ and ‘taste’) (2:2–3) the Gospel and to submit to God. The second part considers the saving role of Christ as the powerful yet rejected ‘stone’ placed and offered by God as the model and means to transcend the ‘flesh’ in the flesh (4:1–2). A final part focuses on the new birth and the growth process in which the fleshly desires and ways of living give way to a manner of life, which is a witness to God’s saving power.

scholarly journals Paraatmaking teen immoraliteit in 'n postmodernistiese samelewing: 'n Hermeneuse van 2 Petrus 1:12-15

2001 ◽  
Vol 57 (1/2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Douw G. Breed ◽  
Fika J. Van Rensburg
Keyword(s):  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Moral Values ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Moral Autonomy ◽  
Peter 1 ◽  
2 Peter

Preparing against immorality in a postmodern society: A her-meneusis of 2 Peter 1:12-15. Under the influence of postmodernism the moral autonomy of man is at present strongly accentuated and society more and more evinces the characteristics of this perspective. This article on 2 Peter 1:12-15 argues that it is important to make believer!' aware of the consequences of an immoral lifestyle and to prepare them against it. Believers must be equipped with fresh and clear knowledge of the teachings of the apostles. In these teachings the believers possess authoritative guidance that will help them to distinguish between true and false teachers of Jesus Christ and that will lead them to sanctification. The teachings of the apostles will also teach them to call lovingly upon other people to live a life true to God and one that speaks of high moral values and self control.

The Credentials of an Apostle: Paul's Gospel in 2 Corinthians 1-7

1999 ◽  
Vol 118 (3) ◽  
pp. 561
Author(s):  
Laurence L. Welborn ◽  
David A. deSilva
Keyword(s):  
Corinthians 1 ◽  
2 Corinthians

THE CANONICAL FUNCTION OF 2 PETER

2001 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Wall
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Biblical Theology ◽  
Historical Criticism ◽  
1 Peter ◽  
Biblical Scholarship ◽  
Modern Period ◽  
Theological Perspective ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
The Status ◽  
2 Peter

AbstractDuring the modern period, the authority of 2 Peter for Christian theological formation has been challenged by the reconstructions of historical criticism. The verdict of biblical scholarship has been largely negative: the theological conception of 2 Peter comes from a person and for a setting that does not easily cohere with the rest of the New Testament writings. The present essay seeks to rehabilitate the status of 2 Peter for use in biblical theology, independent of the historical problem it poses for the interpreter, by approaching its theological subject matter within the setting of the New Testament canon, where its theological perspective functions as complementary to and integral with 1 Peter in forming Scripture's Petrine witness to the faith.

1 Peter 1:13–21

2006 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 306-308
Author(s):  
Paul J. Achtemeier
Keyword(s):  
Peter 1 ◽  
1 Peter
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