
1 Peter
Hope for Exiles
Lydia Brownback(Author)
Crossway Books (Publisher)
Published on 28. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-4335-9902-6 (ISBN)
Description
An Accessible Verse-by-Verse Commentary of 1 Peter
Choosing a Bible commentary can be a daunting prospect. With complex terms and dense exposition, many are tailored to scholarly theologians rather than everyday believers. And for those selecting resources in order to lead a small-group Bible study, speak at a women's gathering, or simply grow in their knowledge of God's Word, it can be hard to know where to start.
With warmth and clarity, Lydia Brownback makes in-depth Bible study accessible without diminishing the richness of God's Word. Verse by verse, Brownback guides readers through the full ESV text of 1 Peter to aid their personal study, group discussion, teaching, and outreach. In this epistle, Peter calls believers to hold fast to Christ, who strengthens them with grace and fills them with hope amid hardship. Each volume in the Conversational Commentary series includes an engaging introduction, historical and cultural background, key themes, and suggestions for deeper study.
Comprehensive Study Companion: Formatted for personal study, small-group discussions, or as a research tool for Bible teaching and outreach
Conversational Language: Written in a clear, engaging way that doesn't sacrifice theological depth
By Women, for Women: Written by Lydia Brownback, author of the Flourish Bible Study series
Helpful Study Tools: Includes an introduction, an overview of the text's historical context and themes, verse-by-verse explanations, and suggestions for further study
Affordable Format: Designed as a paperback to be accessible for a wide audience
Choosing a Bible commentary can be a daunting prospect. With complex terms and dense exposition, many are tailored to scholarly theologians rather than everyday believers. And for those selecting resources in order to lead a small-group Bible study, speak at a women's gathering, or simply grow in their knowledge of God's Word, it can be hard to know where to start.
With warmth and clarity, Lydia Brownback makes in-depth Bible study accessible without diminishing the richness of God's Word. Verse by verse, Brownback guides readers through the full ESV text of 1 Peter to aid their personal study, group discussion, teaching, and outreach. In this epistle, Peter calls believers to hold fast to Christ, who strengthens them with grace and fills them with hope amid hardship. Each volume in the Conversational Commentary series includes an engaging introduction, historical and cultural background, key themes, and suggestions for deeper study.
Comprehensive Study Companion: Formatted for personal study, small-group discussions, or as a research tool for Bible teaching and outreach
Conversational Language: Written in a clear, engaging way that doesn't sacrifice theological depth
By Women, for Women: Written by Lydia Brownback, author of the Flourish Bible Study series
Helpful Study Tools: Includes an introduction, an overview of the text's historical context and themes, verse-by-verse explanations, and suggestions for further study
Affordable Format: Designed as a paperback to be accessible for a wide audience
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Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
259 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4335-9902-6 (9781433599026)
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Persons
Lydia Brownback (MAR, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the author of several books in addition to the Flourish Bible Study series, including A Woman's Wisdom: How the Book of Proverbs Speaks to Everything; Finding God in My Loneliness; and Sing a New Song. She is a regular speaker at conferences and events and is passionate about teaching God's word.
Content
Series Preface
Overview: The New Testament Epistles
The Big Picture of 1 Peter
1 Peter 1: A Living Hope
1 Peter 2: A Spiritual House
1 Peter 3: Living in Love
1 Peter 4: The God Who Purifies
1 Peter 5: The Way Home
Recommended Resources
Timeline and Map
General Index
Scripture Index
Overview: The New Testament Epistles
The Big Picture of 1 Peter
1 Peter 1: A Living Hope
1 Peter 2: A Spiritual House
1 Peter 3: Living in Love
1 Peter 4: The God Who Purifies
1 Peter 5: The Way Home
Recommended Resources
Timeline and Map
General Index
Scripture Index