Simon Peter

by Hugh Martin, Mark Riedel (Editor)

Simon Peter by Hugh Martin is not a biography in the usual sense of that term for a biblical character. Firstly, it does not cover everything that the Bible has to say about the life and ministry of Peter, dealing only with events prior to the Crucifixion. Additionally, Martin states that his purpose is to deal with aspects of his life that correspond with the experiences of all believers and this makes it extremely valuable. Where Peter acts rashly or sinfully, the author traces those facets of his conduct that are admirable as well as dealing faithfully with his errors. Gospel challenges are included together with applications to Christians.

Hugh Martin (1822-1885) was a Scottish minister and writer. His commentary on Jonah is well known and other titles such as The Shadow of Calvary and The Atonement are also widely appreciated.

First published as a sequence of articles in The Family Treasury in 1869, this title has been completely re-typeset for issue as an eBook.

Genres: Theology

179 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1967

About the author

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19th century Scottish Minister

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a series of sermons which could be called Portraits in the Gallery of Peter. They include:

- Peter's introduction to Jesus
- Peter's renaming pt. I
- Peter walking on the water
- Peter's renaming pt. II
- Peter's rebuke pt. I
- Peter's rebuke pt. II
- Peter's foot washing
- Peter's denial
- Peter's Advocate
- Peter's restoration
- Peter's experience at the Transfiguration

Each is striking. Martin goes deep; he explores under the surface; he dares attempt to look into what was occurring behind the veil in each of these scenes. And my what world he sees.

[Joshua Savage · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hugh Martin sets out to explore the person of Simon Peter as we meet him in the gospels and his letters. But as with all of Martin's works, "Simon Peter" is a work that penetrates the soul of every believer. As Martin writes in his introduction to this work, "We shall keep in view--in trying to present a short biography of Simon Peter--the great leading principles of the divine life common to Peter and all Christian men." And so we enter a gallery of Peter's life--his triumphs of faith--his devastating failures--his glorious rejuvenation by his friend and Lord.

What sets Hugh Martin apart in his treatment of scripture is his constant and beautiful love of God and God's children. He expounds scripture to not only explain the immediate scene, but to go far deeper into the meaning and import of these scenes. Thus while he explores Peter's triumph of faith, hearkening to Jesus' call to come forth upon the stormy sea of Galilee, Martin turns towards the believer cast away on his or her own sea of sin and guilt: "Come forth, O struggling, anxious soul, contending with the terrors of guilt and the wrath of God. Come forth into the uncondemned position which Emmanuel himself now enjoys at the Father's right hand. Behold him who has subdued this threatening sea that would swallow you up. Behold how he bids and beckons you to come unto him. 'Come unto me,' says he, 'and I will give you rest.' . . . The wave will never treacherously open and engulf you while Jesus stands upon it before you."

I highly recommend this very devotional book to every Christian struggling to see their Lord and his gracious, powerful love for all of his children of every age.

[Jan Beekman · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was very well written and deep thinking of the faith and the development of Simon Peter!