Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter …

Lesson 1 – General Introduction Outline Of 1st Peter  SALVATION : The Attainment Of Believers 1:1 – 2:10  SUBMISSION : The Appeal To Believers 2:11 – 3:12

Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Submission 2:11 – 3:12 Domestic Relationships Ù Wives 3:1-6  A wife must submit to her husband v. 1a, 2 Eph 5 Col 3  Even if she is married to an unbeliever  Her “chaste” conduct would do more than any spoken word re: his own salvation v. 1b 1:12

Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Submission 2:11 – 3:12 Domestic Relationships Ù Wives 3:1-6  “In the same way…” (Likewise) is contextual  The previous context = submitting…even if suffering unjust treatment 2:18-25  This point must not be ignored if we are to properly understand vv. 1-6

Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Submission 2:11 – 3:12 Domestic Relationships Ù Wives 3:1-6  “In the same way…” (Likewise) is contextual  The woman’s status as a Christian doesn’t remove her obligations to an unbelieving husband any more than a slave’s discipleship removed his obligations to an unbelieving master

Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Submission 2:11 – 3:12 Domestic Relationships Ù Wives 3:1-6  “In the same way…” (Likewise) is contextual  This does not mean she has no rights  Nor does it even suggest she cannot seek protection if she “suffers unjustly” at the hands of her unbelieving husband (she is not to be his “punching bag”)

Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Submission 2:11 – 3:12 Domestic Relationships Ù Wives 3:1-6  What should be her “emphasis?” vv. 3-4  The “outward packaging?”  The “inside?” Psa 119:11 Prov 4:23  She can learn from “spiritual ancestors” who submitted to husbands vv. 5-6 Gal 3:7

Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Submission 2:11 – 3:12 Domestic Relationships Ù Wives 3:1-6  If she wants to “win” her husband, how should she go about accomplishing this?  “Revolting” against his mistreatment?  Improving her outward appearance?  Improving the “hidden man of the heart?”

Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Submission 2:11 – 3:12 Domestic Relationships Ù Husbands 3:7  The overall context has been addressing the one in the submissive role  Yet, “believing” husbands are addressed re: their roles in this relationship  “Likewise” now refers to his “submission”

Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Submission 2:11 – 3:12 Domestic Relationships Ù Husbands 3:7  Instructions to husbands  He must “understand” his wife  He must cherish her as he would a “weaker vessel” (morally, spiritually, or physically?)  Remember the context!! 2:18 – 3:7

Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Submission 2:11 – 3:12 Domestic Relationships Ù Husbands 3:7  Instructions to husbands  He may be physically able to “harshly mistreat” his wife cp. 2:20  However, she deserves better  She is his “suitable helper” given by God Gen 2:18-20, 22-24

Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Submission 2:11 – 3:12 Domestic Relationships Ù Husbands 3:7  Instructions to husbands  He may be physically able to “harshly mistreat” his wife cp. 2:20  More importantly, she is his “spiritual equal”…she is his “fellow heir” Gal 3:28

Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Submission 2:11 – 3:12 Domestic Relationships Ù Husbands 3:7  Instructions to husbands  All this obviously condemns spouse abuse  If a husband mistreats his “suitable helper” and “fellow heir”…he really hurts himself Eph 5:28-29, 31 Gen 2:24

Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Submission 2:11 – 3:12 Domestic Relationships Ù Husbands 3:7  Instructions to husbands  More importantly, he damages his own relationship with God  His prayers (ability to communicate w/ God) will be “hindered” (cut off; thwarted)

Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Submission 2:11 – 3:12 To Summarize… 3:8-12  Re: each other, let all be  Harmonious Ù like-minded; a unity of mind & purpose; agreement 1 Cor 1:10  Sympathetic Ù empathy in trying to feel the pains & joys of others Rom 12:15

Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Submission 2:11 – 3:12 To Summarize… 3:8-12  Re: each other, let all be  Brotherly Ù “brother lovers;” special feelings for other believers 1 Pet 1:22  Kindhearted Ù tenderness; affection; compassionate pity Eph 4:32 Col 3:12

Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Submission 2:11 – 3:12 To Summarize… 3:8-12  Re: each other, let all be  Humble in spirit Ù the opposite of arrogance and pride Phil 2:3

Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Believers’ Submission 2:11 – 3:12 To Summarize… 3:8-12  We do not return evil for evil v. 9a Rom 12: Pet 2:20-23  Peter concludes by quoting Psa 34:12-16  It is how we will “see good days”  It is how we can have our prayers heard

Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter …