Summary
We find this volume on 1 Peter a strong guide for preaching to believers under pressure, calling us to holiness, courage, and hope in Christ. It helps us trace Peter’s argument and feel the pastoral weight of living as sojourners who belong to God.
The commentary keeps Christ’s suffering and triumph central, which is exactly what the letter itself does.
Why Should I Own This Commentary?
We should own this commentary when we want help preaching identity and obedience together. It serves us well in passages on submission, suffering, and witness, keeping the tone both realistic and hopeful.
We also benefit from its clear handling of difficult sections, where careful reading is needed to avoid confusion or overstatement in the pulpit.
Closing Recommendation
We recommend this as a strong mid level 1 Peter resource for preaching and teaching, particularly for pastors shepherding congregations through hardship and cultural pressure.
As pastoral next steps, we can visit the Bible Book Overview, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index to build a wiser working library.
Wayne Grudem
Wayne A. Grudem is an American theologian of the contemporary era, writing from a conservative evangelical and broadly Reformed tradition with a strong concern for doctrinal clarity.
He is best known for training pastors and churches in systematic theology, with sustained work on Scripture, Christ, salvation, and the life of the church. Grudem writes with the aim of making doctrine teachable, showing how biblical texts cohere and how theology supports worship, holiness, and confidence in the gospel.
He continues to be valued for straightforward organisation, firm convictions, and practical usefulness for ministry preparation. Recommended titles include Systematic Theology, Bible Doctrine, and his writing on the gift of prophecy and the Holy Spirit.
Theological Perspective: Reformed