John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Peter 1:3
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, Ver. 3. Blessed be the God ] A stately proem, and such as can hardly be matched again, unless it be that of St Paul to the Ephesians, Ephesians 1:3 . Unto a lively hope ] Sure and solid, clearing the conscience, and cheering the spirit. Vivere spe vidi qui moriturus erat. If it were not for hope, the... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Peter 1:3-5
1 Peter 1:3-5Blessed be the God and Father.Man blessing GodI. Man blesseth God three ways.1. In his heart, when, refreshed with God’s favour and inflamed with the joys of His presence, he doth lift up his heart with affection, striving to laud God and acknowledge His mercy.2. In his tongue, when he taketh to him words, and openeth his lips to confess and praise God either in secret or openly.3. In his works, and that-(1) When he sets up memorials of God’s great works or deliverances.(2) When he... read more