In his introduction to 1 Peter, Stephen Davey explains that the apostle Peter writes to believers facing growing persecution, reminding them that suffering for Christ is not abnormal but expected throughout church history. Davey shows how Peter’s opening words—“an apostle of Jesus Christ”—form a bold confession that Jesus is the only Messiah and Lord, a truth increasingly offensive to the surrounding culture. He traces Peter’s transformation from impulsive, self-confident failure to courageous, grace-shaped leader, proving that God’s grace not only saves but steadily matures flawed believers. Davey emphasizes that Peter’s personal history of failure gives weight to his call for humility, prayer, clear thinking, and joyful endurance. He concludes that as opposition increases, Christians must stand firm in grace, remain connected to the church, and respond to hardship with joy that points others to Christ.
Introducing an Old Fisherman
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