Modern easytoread modern type with scripture passages in boldcomplete and unabridgedincludes the life of matthew henry by j. When peter exhorts elders to shepherd the flock 1 peter 5. Commentary on 1st peter matthew henry peter closes with salutations and a solemn benediction. His other works are available in the complete works of rev. Both apostles anchor the church on the scriptures as the only defense against the coming storm. It was the peculiar honour of peter and a few more, to be witnesses of christs sufferings. Bible matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible 1 peter 1.
But, in a more confined sense, malice is anger resting in the bosom of fools, settled overgrown anger, retained till it inflames a man to design mischief, to do mischief, or delight in any. Henry, a british nonconformist minister, wrote a masterful 6volume commentary on the whole bible that is still wellrespected today for its scholarship, faithfulness to the word of god, and its ease of reading. Whosoever believeth that jesus is the christ is born of god, 1 john 5. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. He was a 17th and early 18th century minister of the gospel in chester, england, and died in 1714. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible, volume 5. The new testament for english readers commentary on the entire new testament henry alford 18101871 background on henry alford. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible volume. The method of this as of several other of the epistles is observable.
Genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy, joshua, judges, ruth, 1 samuel, 2 samuel, 1 kings, 2 kings, 1. All 66 books of the bible have been covered by john schultz. And this epistle is remarkable for the sweetness, gentleness, and humble love. He does not claim power to rule over all pastors and churches. Jesus the messiah matthew 1 2 jesus calls the disciples matthew 34 the kingdom of heaven at work in us matthew 5 7 the beatitudes matthew 5.
Peter warns of heresy among teachers as paul warns of heresy among the laity. With this amazing bible app, you can read, watch, listen and share the holy word of god on your phone or tablet. The only other new testament writings to compare with this are 1 john once in thirty. From genesis to deuteronomy, matthew henry successfully combines practical application, devotional insight, and scholarship on the entire bible. The great mysteries treated of in this epistle must needs produce in this, as in other writings of paul, many things dark and hard to be understood, 2 peter iii. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible volume index by matthew henry. Two epistles we have enrolled in the sacred canon of the scripture written by peter, who was a most eminent apostle of jesus christ, and whose character shines brightly as it is described in the four gospels and in the acts of the apostles, but, as it is painted by the papists and legendary writers, it. Aug 31, 2017 henry, a british nonconformist minister, wrote a masterful 6volume commentary on the whole bible that is still wellrespected today for its scholarship, faithfulness to the word of god, and its ease of reading. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible first peter iii. The miscellaneous works of the reverend matthew henry, volume 1. Comprehensive, this commentary provides instruction and encouragement throughout. Believing that god is mighty and cares for us should result in our regularly handing over our worries to him. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible, volume 5 format.
General notes on the book of 1 peter the same great doctrines, as in st. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible, volume 5 format. This meant that the good news about jesus could spread easily. The apostle having, in the conclusion of the last chapter, as was there observed, urged christian love upon those two accounts, as suitable to christian profession and. He taught them what was the evil they should abhor, and what the good they should seek and abound in. The commentaries of the reverend matthew henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the blue letter bible since 1996. Although gennao can technically mean begotten, the weight of scripture is heavily on it meaning born rather than begotten, even in scriptural areas far removed from the john 3 controversy. Long for the pure milk of the word 1 putting away therefore all wickedness, all deceit, hypocrisies, envies, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the lord is gracious. But that is the very thing that we must let go of if we want to.
For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages. Verses 1 10 evilspeaking is a sign of malice and guile in the heart. Henry has profound insights on the content, message and nature of gods divine revelation. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible first peter.
This 23 part expository study of 1 peter was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 1992. Thus, peter makes it clear that our salvation comes to us from god the father through the work of god the son, the lord jesus christ. Peter, being at babylon in assyria, when he wrote this epistle whither he traveled, as the apostle of the circumcision, to visit that church, which was the chief of the dispersion, sends the salutation of that church to the other. Two epistles we have enrolled in the sacred canon of the scripture written by peter, who was a most eminent apostle of jesus christ, and whose character shines brightly as it is described in the. The similarity of 2 peter to pauls last epistle of 2 timothy.
Study 1 peter using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Complete and unabridged is still frequently used today. This electronic edition was downloaded from the christian classics ethereal library. Study 1 peter 5 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible is wellknown and wellloved. His first name was simon, and jesus christ gave him the surname of peter, which signifies a rock, as a commendation of his faith, and to denote that he should be an eminent pillar in the church of god, gal. Book of 1 peter matthew henry bible commentary complete. Read 1 peter 5 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Perfect for all readers of the bible who want a comprehensive commentary. Peter wants them to stop doing the evil things that they used to do 1 peter 1. Matthew henry s concise commentary on the bible by matthew henry. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 peter 5 and more. Holman christian standard bible study bible well done conservative notes.
Modern easytoread modern type with scripture passages. A man called silas sometimes the bible calls him silvanus helped peter to write the letter see 5. A temper suitable to the christian character as born again, is recommended. It is proud presumption to take things into our own worry and care about things that god has promised to take care of matthew 6. Matthew henry 16621714 was a presbyterian minister, whose practical and devotional 6volume matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible. An accomplishment of a life time, matched by only a few saints in history. Pauls epistles, are here applied to same practical purposes. His commentary is aimed primarily at explanation and edification, as opposed to textual research. The preacherchrist jesus, who has interested himself in the affairs of the church and of the world ever since he was first promised to adam, gen. Their inquiry into the sufferings of christ and the glories that should follow, would lead to a view of the whole gospel, the sum whereof is, that christ jesus was delivered for our offences, and raised again for our justification. It is not gods will for his children to continue to live under those burdens. Although gennao can technically mean begotten, the weight of scripture is heavily on it meaning born rather than begotten, even in scriptural areas far removed from the john 3 controversy in i peter 1. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Includes access to holman nt commentary on each gospel see.
Make your choice below and download the pdf commentary ebook for free. The life of philip henry just the biography pdf, 158 pp. He went, not by a local motion, but by special operation, as god is frequently said to move, gen. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible is wellknown and wellloved. Verses 110 evilspeaking is a sign of malice and guile in the heart. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible stock no. Statistically the writing has the word god thirtynine times, which means an average of once in every fortythree words. Study 1 peter 5 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. I think it behooves modern believers to familiarize themselves with the lives of the saints of ages past this is even a scriptural exhortation he. An exposition, with practical observations, of the first epistle general of peter. He said the following in a commentary he wrote on 1 peter. Matthew henrys wellknown sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, originally published in 1706, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible stock no. He reminds them again that their real home is not in this world 1 peter 1.
They shall be delivered from the malice of the powers of darkness v. They shall be taken under the peculiar care of heaven v. Infants desire milk, and make the best endeavours for it which they are able to do. Resources matthew henrys commentary 1 peter chapter 2 verses 25 verses 25 the general rule of a christian conversation is this, it must be honest, which it cannot be if there be not a conscientious discharge of all relative duties. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible, volume 1. Malice, which may be taken more generally for all sorts of wickedness, as jam. Both peter and paul speak in a joyful manner of their approaching death 2 peter 1. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible by matthew henry. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Text commentaries by matthew henry blue letter bible. As martin points out, probably no other document in the new testament is so theological as 1 peter, if we understand theological in the strict sense as teaching about god.