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1 & 2 Peter/Jude: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition is unavailable, but you can change that!

Peter is without question the most prominent of the disciples of Jesus. Based on Peter's prominent role, one would expect any letters associated with Peter to play an equally significant role among the New Testament canonical writings. But this has not been the case. This inattention is unfortunate, because 1 Peter contains significant theology and pastoral care. Wherever the church has...

say. The punishment for such abuse is condemnation leading to destruction (apōleia, see 2:9; 3:7). The Call to Holiness. Peter urges believers to live holy and godly lives (3:11). Holiness is not a special hobby for a few extremely devout believers. Rather, Peter calls all believers to a lifestyle of holiness as the only appropriate way for Christians to prepare for the coming of the Lord. Believers anticipate a new heaven and earth that will be the home of righteousness (v 13). Consequently,
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