1 Peter, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
Author: Sam Storms
Bible Book: 1 Peter
Series: ESV Expository Commentary
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary
Last updated: February 17, 2026
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Evaluation

Overall Score: 8.3/10

A hopeful and steady guide for preaching 1 Peter to strengthen suffering saints.

Publication Date(s): 2018
Pages: 784
ISBN: 978-1433546723
Faithfulness to the Text: 8.2/10
We find Sam Storms careful with the letter’s flow and attentive to how Peter grounds exhortation in gospel identity.
Christ Centredness: 8.4/10
We are helped to preach Christ’s suffering and glory as the pattern and power for Christian endurance.
Depth of Insight: 8/10
We gain solid help with key passages and themes, with enough depth for preaching across the whole letter.
Clarity of Writing: 8.3/10
The writing is clear and pastorally toned, making it easy to use without getting bogged down.
Pastoral Usefulness: 8.6/10
We are given strong help for applying the letter to suffering, holiness, and church life in a hostile world.
Readability: 8.2/10
It reads well and stays focused, which suits weekly use and longer series planning.

Summary

At a Glance

Length
784 pages
Type
Expository (Mid-Level)
Theo. Perspective
Broadly Evangelical
Overall score
8.3 / 10
Strength
Strong help for preaching hope, identity, and endurance with Christ at the centre.
Limitation
We may still consult a more technical commentary for detailed grammatical and text critical discussion.

In 1 Peter, ESV Expository Commentary, Sam Storms helps us preach hope for exiles, with a steady focus on the new birth, holy living, and patient endurance under suffering. Volume 12.

We are guided through Peter’s pastoral strategy, so our sermons strengthen faith without softening the letter’s call to holiness.

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Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we want help preaching suffering with realism and hope. It keeps returning us to the gospel foundations of identity and inheritance.

We are also helped to apply holiness texts without harshness. The aim is a people set apart in love, not a people crushed under demands.

It is especially useful for churches facing marginalisation, for pastoral visits, and for teaching believers how to suffer well as Christians.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend 1 Peter, ESV Expository Commentary for pastors and teachers who want a mid level guide that serves faithful exposition and strong encouragement. It helps us preach hope that is anchored in Christ and expressed in holy lives.

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.


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Classification

  • Level: Mid-level
  • Best For: Busy pastors, Pastors-in-training
  • Priority: Strong recommendation

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