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  1. Mike
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Excellent biblical teaching on suffering
    July 19, 2018
    Mike
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: male
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    This relatively brief book is essentially the reproduction of messages spoken at the 2016 Gospel Coalition Womens Conference. The speakers/authors were/are Kathleen Nielson, Jen Wilkin, Carrie Sandom, Mary Willson, D.A. Carson, and John Piper. That said, you can find the audio of those plenary sessions here. You may be interested in one, or the other, or both. For the sake of simplicity, Ill refer in my review only to the book.

    The topic of the book is Peters first epistle, and the authors provided an excellent, in-depth exposition of the Holy Spirits teaching through Peter on the purpose and value of suffering.

    In the introduction, Juan Sanchez provided an extremely thorough explanation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It was rather long for an introduction for my tastes. Since it detailed the gospel so clearly, however, Id prefer it be long and accurate, rather than short and unhelpful.

    In chapter 1, Born Again to a Living Hope, Kathleen Nielson explains 1Pet 1:1-12 to help readers understand who we are in Gods eyes, that it is He who gives us our Identities.

    In chapter 2, Living Resurrection Life, Jen Wilkin exposits 1Pet 1:13-2:3, reminding Christians in suffering to hope fully, be holy, fear rightly, and love earnestly.

    In chapter 3, Remember Who You Are, Carrie Sandom digs into 1Pet 2:4-10 to remind us that Christians are Gods holy people, set apart for His glory, to resist evil and do good in Christ Jesus.

    In chapter 4, Following Jesus Far From Home, Mary Willson launches out from 1Pet 2:11-3:12 to remind believers of our status that while we are seemingly far from home, we are never far from God. Therefore, we have a distinct way of life that ought to follow from our identity in Christ.

    In chapter 5, Sharing Christs Sufferings, Showing His Glory, D.A. Carson encourages readers through 1Pet 3:13-4:19 that just as Noah and his family were saved through water (not from water), so too, we must endure sufferings as opportunities to show the glory of God.

    In chapter 6, A Shepherd and a Lion, John Piper teaches from 1Pet 5:1-14 that this Christian life of suffering, reflecting the glory of God, and pressing on to resist the roaring lion will never make sense to the worlds sensibilities.

    I was most helped by this last chapter, wherein John Piper asked (and helped answer) the question, Is the Devil really in charge of suffering? Piper lays out clearly that although the Devil roars in fury against Gods people, he does so only because hes given permission to do so by our sovereign God. If all suffering and testing is permitted/intended by God to refine His people like the flames refine gold, so too, the Devil roars violently because he knows that his roaring is only proving to refine the people of Godthe very people he hates and seeks to destroy! I find great hope and joy in knowing that God is sovereign, even over my suffering and trials.

    RATING: I give this book 5 stars, as it is gospel-driven and useful for teaching and encouragement.

    DISCLAIMER: I received this book free of charge from Crossway in exchange for my unbiased review of it. All opinions are mine, and I was not required to provide a positive review.
  2. Debbie from ChristFocus
    Harrison, AR
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Several teachers provide cohesive study of 1 Peter
    May 24, 2018
    Debbie from ChristFocus
    Harrison, AR
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
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    This book 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.

    I received an ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.
  3. contemplativereflections
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Book Review: Resurrection Life in a World of Suffering
    July 5, 2018
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    In "Resurrection Life in a World of Suffering," the writers discuss the joys and challenges of embodying living hope which is one of the prominent themes in the first epistle of Peter. The book is a collection of edited transcripts from messages delivered at the Gospel Coalition National Women's Conference in 2016. In addition to these talks, the book also includes an introduction by Juan Sanchez in which he helpfully highlights the Old Testament connections found throughout the epistle. At the end of each chapter, there are several review questions to summarize the main thoughts of each talk along with a Q&A section asking the contributing author to share their respective approach to studying and teaching the specific passage. The first chapter by Kathleen Nielson on 1 Peter 1:1-12 focuses on our identity as elect exiles and how this reality relates to our past, present and future. While we once were sinners dead in our transgressions, we are now redeemed through the blood of Jesus and look forward to the future when we will be glorified with Him. In chapter two, Jen Wilkin examines 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 to lay out the foundations of living in persecution which consists of hoping fully, be holy, fear rightly, and love earnestly. In the next chapter, Carrie Sandom dives into 1 Peter 2:4-10 to draw out the implications of our collective identity in Christ as living stones built upon Jesus as the living cornerstone. In chapter four, Mary Wilson analyzes the two commands found in 1 Peter 2:11-3:12 which is the resist evil and do good in all circles of life may it be civil, professional, or marital. D.A. Carson takes on chapter five with an exposition of 1 Peter 3:13-4:19 to show how persecution is essential to our gospel witness and sanctification. The last message is by John Piper who delves into 1 Peter 5:1-14 to illustrate the future reward we have in store for us as the motivator in revolutionizing the way we operate in our daily lives in the face of persecution. There is also a concluding chapter which is a transcript of a conversation between Kathleen Nielson and John Piper where they discuss how to study and teach 1 Peter effectively.

    I would gladly recommend this short study on 1 Peter to all those who fail see any joy or hope in their present circumstances. The apostle Peter reminds us that when we face life's trials, we can find comfort in the fact that we have been redeemed by Christ and live resurrected lives empowered by the power of the Holy Spirit. Persecution and suffering is momentary compared to the eternal inheritance that awaits us when we return to our true home. Thus, Christians are not to live in fear, timidity, or apathy as those who have no hope. Rather, believers have a living hope as a chosen people, royal priesthood, and holy nation (1 Peter 2:9). Although this book would not be categorized as a commentary or Bible study, the insights contained in the chapters are critically important as we face increasingly hostile opposition in the public square. Furthermore, readers who aim to learn more on ways to study the Bible will benefit from the Q&A at the end of each chapter and the concluding conversation between Piper and Nielsen.

    In compliance with Federal Trade Commission regulations, I was provided a review copy of this book from Crossway.
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