Dr. Beeke’s Top Commentaries on 1 & 2 Peter

#1 1 & 2 Peter by Robert Leighton & Griffith Thomas

In this great work, Robert Leighton explores the key passages of the apostle’s inspiring letter to suffering believers in 1 Peter, and Griffith Thomas takes on Peter’s second epistle that warns against more subtle dangers from within the church – false teachers, errant doctrine and immoral behavior. This volume, like the others in the series, has been carefully adapted for contemporary readers and offers resounding wisdom that applies even today.

#2 Expository Discourses on I Peter by John Brown

#3 Trust and Obey: a Practical Commentary on First Peter by Jay Adams

This is a truly remarkable little gem adopting a brisk, word-by-word style of comment, and sparkling with fresh and challenging information. Some commentaries make the inspired writer say the same thing over and over again. They do not spot the distinctive pieces of counsel in each verse, or the deeper points. This book keeps the advice flowing brilliantly. Dr Adams places all the words of the text in bold as they appear in his comment, so that someone using the book as a commentary may spot them easily. Stimulating for message- preparers; good for group study and a perfect accompaniment for daily Bible study by readers of all ages.

#4 Sermons on 1 Peter by John Rogers

#5 Living for Christ: First and Second Peter by Michael Bentley

The people to whom Peter wrote his first epistle were already undergoing trials of all kinds and were soon to face fierce persecution for their faith at the hands of the cruel Emperor Nero. The apostle writes to encourage and strengthen them in the face of these trials and to remind them of the wonderful blessings and privileges they have in Christ.

He has a great deal to say about relationships, both to fellow Christians and to unbelievers, in the workplace and in the home, in the local church and in society at large.

In his second epistle Peter warns his readers against another danger that has threatened believers through the ages, that of false teaching. He points them to God’s Word as their one sure light amid the darkness and confusion of error and urges them to live holy lives in the light of the Lord’s return.

#6 1 & 2 Peter by Alexander Nisbet

Perhaps of all the apostles, most Christians find themselves most readily drawn to Simon Peter. Nisbet’s outstanding practical treatment is an ideal aid for preachers, teachers, group leaders and all students or readers of the Bible.

#7 An Exposition of Second Peter by Thomas Adams

Not included in Adams’ works, is his magnum opus, A Commentary on the Second Epistle General of St. Peter, an extensive commentary first published in 1633. The work is exegetically reliable and stylistically adept with much useful theological knowledge conveyed in striking phrases. Spurgeon commented that this book was the best Puritan commentary printed under James Sherman’s editorship. Adams is unsurpassed on Second Peter. Though the print is small, the content is rich and is well worth patient perusal. Here is a feast for ministers and all serious Bible students!

#8 Expository Sermons on 2 Peter by David Martyn Lloyd-Jones

This one volume commentary consists of 25 sermons preached on Second Peter. Treatment of the subject is broader and less detailed than usual. Intentionally, the author does not deal with every verse in the Epistle.