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1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2 & 3 John, Jude: A Bible Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition is unavailable, but you can change that!

This commentary explores key issues that may explain why 2 Peter is one of the least read books of the Bible. The relationship between 2 Peter and Jude is given special attention, and five major objections to the Christian message, as presented by false teachers, are presented and Peter’s rebuttal to each is noted. 1, 2 & 3 John and Jude are written with pastors and local church teachers in mind....

For one thing, the immediate context of this verse is focused on our relationship with God and our assurance before Him regarding judgment. John writes, But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. When we know that our focus is to love God and others, we take it by faith that such obedience will deliver us. We need not live in fear of God, or in anxiety about our destiny. But what about the fear we experience in other love relationships? Cultural clichés say that we
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