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Resurrection Life in a World of Suffering
1 Peter Edited by D. A. Carson ISBN-13: 9781433557002 Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Crossway Released: June 30, 2018 |
Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.
Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
With contributions from popular Bible teachers such as John Piper, Jen Wilkin, D. A. Carson, and Kathleen Nielson, this collection of biblical expositions explores the book of 1 Peter and the gospel perspective it gives on our short lives. With discussion questions and sections on how to teach after each chapter, this powerful anthology of six talks not only points us to the suffering of Jesus and prepares us to live as sojourners in this world, but also equips us to dig into the texts that address these themes.
My Review:
Resurrection Life in a World of Suffering is a transcript of a series of talks on 1 Peter given at the June 2016 Gospel Coalition 3rd National Women's Conference. The speakers worked together to provide a cohesive commentary/study of 1 Peter. Their styles varied but the focus was consistent.
Each took a chunk of 1 Peter and talked about what was being communicated by Peter, provided background context, and showed how Peter connected his teachings to Old Testament passages. There were discussion questions at the end of each chapter along with an interview with that speaker on how they had developed their talk. The book was more academic in tone, though usually easy enough to understand. There's just not much filler (which I appreciate). Overall, I'd recommend this book.
Juan Sanchez's introduction provided an overview of 1 Peter. Kathleen Nielson talked on 1 Peter 1:1-12. Jen Wilkin talked on 1 Peter 1:13-2:3. Carrie Sandom talked on 1 Peter 2:4-10. Mary Willson talked on 1 Peter 2:11-3:12. D.A. Carson talked on 1 Peter 3:13-4:19. John Piper talked on 1 Peter 5:1-14.
If you've read this book, what do you think about it? I'd be honored if you wrote your own opinion of the book in the comments.
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