1-2 Peter

How can we persevere through persecution? First-century Christians wrestled with this question. They were often harassed, slandered, beaten, and ostracized for their faith. As they endured these difficult circumstances, we can imagine their joy upon receiving two encouraging letters from the Apostle Peter. No stranger to suffering, Peter likely penned these letters while in a Roman prison just before his martyrdom. In this volume, Dr. R.C. Sproul takes us through Peter’s epistles line by line. As we lift our eyes from present suffering to our eternal inheritance in Christ, we find the strength to stand firm, endure trials, and rejoice in Him.

Dr. Sproul’s expositional commentaries help you understand key theological themes and apply them to all areas of your life. Drawn from decades of careful study and delivered from a pastor’s heart, these sermons are readable, practical, and thoroughly Bible-centered. Here is your opportunity to learn from a trusted teacher and theologian as he leads you through God’s Word and shares his perspective on living faithfully for God’s glory. This is a series to serve pastors, small groups, and growing Christians who want to know the Bible better.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Preface
4. 1 Peter | Chapter 1: Greeting to the Elect Pilgrims
5. Chapter 2: Heavenly Inheritance, Part 1
6. Chapter 3: Heavenly Inheritance, Part 2
7. Chapter 4: Living Before God Our Father
8. Chapter 5: The Enduring Word
9. Chapter 6: A Living Stone
10. Chapter 7: A Royal Priesthood
11. Chapter 8: Honorable Conduct
12. Chapter 9: Servants and Masters
13. Chapter 10: Wives and Husbands
14. Chapter 11: Christian Virtues
15. Chapter 12: In Pursuit of Peace
16. Chapter 13: Apologetics
17. Chapter 14: Suffering
18. Chapter 15: Through the Resurrection
19. Chapter 16: Life in the Spirit
20. Chapter 17: The End of All Things
21. Chapter 18: Cover of Love
22. Chapter 19: God's Glorious Self-Existence
23. Chapter 20: Suffering and the Goodness of God
24. Chapter 21: Faithful Shepherds
25. Chapter 22: Humility
26. 2 Peter | Chapter 23: The Authority of 2 Peter
27. Chapter 24: Make Your Calling Sure, Part 1
28. Chapter 25: Make Your Calling Sure, Part 2
29. Chapter 26: Giving All Diligence
30. Chapter 27: Eyewitnesses of His Majesty
31. Chapter 28: A Light That Shines
32. Chapter 29: False Prophets
33. Chapter 30: Judgment
34. Chapter 31: Balaam Rebuked
35. Chapter 32: Entangled and Overcome
36. Chapter 33: The Promise of His Coming
37. Chapter 34: The Day of the Lord
38. Closing Credits

R.C. Sproul

R.C. Sproul was an American Reformed theologian and ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America. Known for his remarkable ability to effectively communicate deep, practical truths from the Bible, Sproul left an enduring legacy in theology. R.C.’s impact was evident through his diverse roles and accomplishments. He founded Ligonier Ministries, a renowned organization named after the Ligonier Valley near Pittsburgh, where it originated as a study center for college and seminary students. Additionally, he served as the first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, and the first president of Reformation Bible College. Beyond his ministries, Sproul's influence extended through various platforms. He could be heard daily on the Renewing Your Mind radio broadcast, captivating audiences not only in the United States but also internationally. Under his guidance, Ligonier Ministries played a pivotal role in the production of the Ligonier Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, which later evolved into the influential 1978 Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. R.C. Sproul’s contributions earned him the reputation as "the greatest and most influential proponent of the recovery of Reformed theology in the last century."