Be Hopeful (1 Peter): How to Make the Best of Times Out of Your Worst of Times

I really liked this book

Be hopeful is an outstanding commentary that digs into the book of 1 Peter. It goes so deep that it almost goes verse by verse. This book will present 1 Peter in a way that I haven't experienced before. This book makes an excellent study of 1 Peter because of h Wiersbe's use of cross references and examples to illustrate the point he is trying to make. I highly recommend this book and I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I did.

Aa is the case with all the other "Be Series" commentaries, Wiersbe does a wonderful job of making God's Word more applicable to our lives.

Well written study book to supplement my leading of an in depth group study of 1 Peter. I was able to make connection to other Old and New Testament passages that connected for those in the study to gain a clearer view of God's character and plan. The study questions at the end of each passage were helpful to guide and stimulate discussions as well.

Warren Wiersbe's "Be" series are great, easy to understand Bible commentaries well suited to individual Bible study. I've used his study of Hebrews, I Peter, and am now studying 2 Peter (which also includes the study of the book of Jude and 2 and 3 John.). These are insightful commentaries that teach, make you think, and encourage introspection on applying what you learn to your everyday life. The Kindle versions are great and keep me from getting crammed bookshelves. ☺

Dr. Wiersbe is always encouraging and brings the Scriptures to life. Having already done two in-depth studies in this book, I still found more gems to reading this study.

Easy to understand! Most Bible scholars who write commentaries don't get the reason you are reading a "Bible Commentary". It is to help you understand what the Bible is saying not get a divinity degree! =)

I read this with the Bible study concurrently and found the two together to be immensely helpful as I studied this book of the Bible.

This is worth getting.

Has there ever been a better expositor of the bible than Warrren Wiersbe? His books along with those of Chuck Swindoll fill my bookshelves at home because they are simply brilliant.Warren has written commentaries on all books of the bible and they explain in depth the meaning and context and application of the Old and New Testaments. He has an excellent writing style which makes the books so easy to read and understand and his practical examples and anecdotes really contribute to your understanding of the text.These examples in no way diminish the exposition of the text - they add to it and this results in an enjoyable read and thorough explanation of the particular text. These books can be used by the casual reader, someone with an interest in a particular book of the bible (a newcomer etc) or a serious student of theology etc. You will learn the meaning of each passage, see the relevance of the bible to our world today as well as laugh and cry at the many examples and anecdotes that Warren uses to illustrate his main points.These books have been published and re-published and many of the older versions of these books can be found on Amazon etc. They have been given a new lease of life recently with the latest published version but there is something about the old style layout and format that I love and it is these versions I have tried to track down.My collection is complete now I think and I regularly turn to Warren's books for guidance and assistance or when having some difficulty with a particular passage/book of the bible etc.I always come away with a better grasp than before as well as a smile as Warren demonstrates with one of his many brilliant examples.This book, and all the others in the BE series are an absolute joy to read. They will enhance your understanding of the bible if you are a student but they also serve the purpose if you are reading purely for pleasure or interest.We cannot underestimate the work of Warren Wiersbe in producing this great series over many years. Any avid reader of the bible should have one of these commentaries nearby when studying/reading.Highly recommended!

As an occasional preacher,I find Wiersbe's books extremely helpful in understanding what the passage is saying to Christians in the 21st century. 1 Peter is one of my favourite NT epistles and Be Hopeful has helped me to see new things in Peter's writings.Highly recommended!

Love Warren W. Wiersbe's 'BE' commentary series.

Be Hopeful : 1Peter : Written in simple language so that its contents were easily understood but giving the full body of theolgy which the writer was trying, very successfully, to portray.