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1 & 2 Peter and Jude—Sharing Christ’s Sufferings is unavailable, but you can change that!

A stirring Preaching the Word commentary that explores 1 & 2 Peter and Jude. It reminds believers that there is no cause for despair as long as your identity and foundation are in Christ. An ideal resource for pastors and teachers, as well as for personal study.

• The two marks of decided hope: A healthy mind and a holy life (1:13–15) • Three motivations to stay at it: God’s character, God’s judgment, and Christ’s sacrifice (1:16–19) TWO DISTINGUISHING MARKS OF DECIDED HOPE (vv. 13–15) A Healthy Mind (v. 13) In anticipation of setting our hope fully on the grace that is to be ours, Peter writes: Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded … That first little phrase about preparing the mind for action is an especially vivid one. Literally,
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