Explore how the roots of the ancient Christian tradition inform and shape faithfulness today The Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible enlists leading theologians to read and interpret scripture creedally for the twenty-first century, just as the church fathers, the Reformers, and other orthodox Christians did for their times and places. A rich resource for preachers, teachers, students, and study groups, the BTC provides guidance for reading the Bible under the rule of faith. Each volume in the series includes ¿ a Christological focus and framework grounded in the Nicene Creed ¿ connections between biblical interpretation and today's social issues ¿ applications for contemporary faith and life ¿ devotional depth for meditation and reflection ¿ insights from literature, philosophy, culture, and more This addition to the well-received Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible offers a theological exegesis of 1 & 2 Peter. Ultimately the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible demonstrates the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the Bible. "The Brazos Commentary offers just the right level of light to make illuminating the word the joy it was meant to be."--Calvin Miller, author of A Hunger for the Holy and Loving God Up Close