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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....

Jesus as the Stone is supported by various Old Testament quotations. As mentioned in the opening paragraph of this section, this is where we find a great concentration of quotes. Verse 6 begins with for, or therefore, or in some translations hence. This is the identical word used to introduce the quotation in 1 Peter 1:16 and 1:24. In the present context, its use shows that the intention is to begin the explication of the themes in verses 4 and 5. The phrase in Scripture it says (2:6) is an impersonal
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