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The Crossway Classic Commentaries
1 and 2 Peter (Volume 20)
Original works by godly writers, tailored for the understanding of today's reader
For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God who were highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentaries series, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness, presents the very best work on individual Bible books for today's believers.
Addressed to persecuted believers, Peter's first letter encourages them with the knowledge that it is possible to live victoriously in the midst of hostility--just as Christ, who suffered unjustly, did. He exhorts them to live a holy life that they might be a witness and evangelize the world through their faithfulness. In his second epistle, Peter warns against the more subtle dangers from within the church--false teachers and errant doctrine. He also emphasizes the importance of scriptural knowledge, for only in understanding true doctrine will heresies be known and immoral behavior be exposed.
Robert Leighton and Griffith Thomas's exploration of 1 and 2 Peter's key passages offers resounding wisdom that will both instruct and encourage all Christians.
For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God who were highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentaries series, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness, presents the very best work on individual Bible books for today's believers.
Addressed to persecuted believers, Peter's first letter encourages them with the knowledge that it is possible to live victoriously in the midst of hostility--just as Christ, who suffered unjustly, did. He exhorts them to live a holy life that they might be a witness and evangelize the world through their faithfulness. In his second epistle, Peter warns against the more subtle dangers from within the church--false teachers and errant doctrine. He also emphasizes the importance of scriptural knowledge, for only in understanding true doctrine will heresies be known and immoral behavior be exposed.
Robert Leighton and Griffith Thomas's exploration of 1 and 2 Peter's key passages offers resounding wisdom that will both instruct and encourage all Christians.
288 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 1999
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Robert Leighton
84 books3 followersRobert Leighton (1611 – 25 June 1684) was a Scottish prelate and scholar, best known as a church minister, Bishop of Dunblane, Archbishop of Glasgow, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1653 to 1662.
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May 11, 2022
Though this book includes two separate commentaries, it's centered on Leighton's work on 1 Peter.
Robert Leighton was Principal and Professor of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh in the mid-17th century. He was later appointed Archbishop of Glasgow.
His writing is surprisingly modern and easy to read—no archaic anachronisms. While he goes through the text verse by verse, there is very little technical analysis of the words and language. It's entirely pastoral in nature. So much so that it could be read as a daily devotional.
Griffith Thomas's commentary on 2 Peter is tucked in at the end, only a few pages really, written in bullet point format. It's short but hearty. He offers valuable insights which could well serve as an outline for sermon preparation.
Two commentaries, two styles, both recommended as long as they're approached with proper expectations.
Robert Leighton was Principal and Professor of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh in the mid-17th century. He was later appointed Archbishop of Glasgow.
His writing is surprisingly modern and easy to read—no archaic anachronisms. While he goes through the text verse by verse, there is very little technical analysis of the words and language. It's entirely pastoral in nature. So much so that it could be read as a daily devotional.
Griffith Thomas's commentary on 2 Peter is tucked in at the end, only a few pages really, written in bullet point format. It's short but hearty. He offers valuable insights which could well serve as an outline for sermon preparation.
Two commentaries, two styles, both recommended as long as they're approached with proper expectations.
June 15, 2013
This one's a twofer--two classic commentaries by two different authors in one book. Rev. Thomas' outline of 2nd Peter was terse, to the point and kind of meh. Perhaps my reception of his work suffered because he had to follow Rev. Leighton. Archbishop Leighton did a phenomenal job of studying 1st Peter. He pulls apart the text phrase by phrase, connecting them to other scripture passages and the Christian's daily walk with Christ. I can see why they bothered to republish it over 300 years after it was written.
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