Table of Contents

Introduction; Part I. Methodology: 1. Theological-critical exegesis; Part II. Literal Sense Exegesis: 2. Chosen for salvation: election in 1 Peter; 3. The provision of salvation: the atonement in 1 Peter; 4. Rebirthed unto salvation: the new birth in 1 Peter; 5. The expectation of salvation: salvation as a future event; 6. Salvation as future victory and vindication; Part III. Intercatholic Conversation: 7. Divine election; 8. Atonement; Conclusion; Bibliography.

Promotional Information

This book provides an invaluable theological discussion of the concept of salvation in the first letter of Peter.

About the Author

Martin Williams is a minister in the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. His research interests include the Catholic Epistles, Greek grammar, hermeneutics, the doctrine of salvation and the Reformation and Puritan era and its theology.

Reviews

'I would recommend this monograph to graduate students interested in a methodology for relating biblical and systematic theology and/or those looking for technical exegetical discussions of text related to salvation in 1 Peter.' Biblical Theology Bulletin

'In this self-described theologically oriented study, Williams provides a detailed exegesis of select passages in the First Letter of Peter that concern the nature of salvation articulated in the epistle.' Kevin B. McCruden, Religious Studies Review