1-2 Peter & Jude, a 12 week study

1-2 Peter & Jude, a 12 week study12 Peter and Jude are letters written to churches experiencing various kinds of trialsfalse teachers, distorted views of the gospel, and harsh persecution. If 1 Peter exults, Jesus will return! and 2 Peter rebuffs the claim, Jesus wont return, then Jude exhorts, Jesus is just about here! Together, these letters form a kind of manifesto of hope for living faithfully no matter how dark the times. This study highlights the importance of holding fast to

1–2 Peter and Jude are letters written to churches experiencing various kinds of trials—false teachers, distorted views of the gospel, and harsh persecution. If 1 Peter exults, “Jesus will return!” and 2 Peter rebuffs the claim, “Jesus won’t return,” then Jude exhorts, “Jesus is just about here!” Together, these letters form a kind of manifesto of hope for living faithfully no matter how dark the times. This study highlights the importance of holding fast to the true gospel, living distinct, holy lives, and looking ahead to the return of Christ.

Publisher: Crossway
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781433554414

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Jonathan K. Dodson is the founding pastor of City Life Church in Austin, Texas, where he lives with his wife and three children. Dodson is the founder of GospelCenteredDiscipleship.com and the author of a number of books including The Unbelievable Gospel; Here in Spirit; and Our Good Crisis.

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“This Knowing the Bible series is a tremendous resource for those wanting to study and teach the Bible with an understanding of how the gospel is woven throughout Scripture. Here are Gospel-minded pastors and scholars doing Gospel business from all the scriptures—this is a biblical and theological feast preparing God’s people to apply the entire Bible to all of life with heart and mind wholly committed to Christ’s priorities.” Bryan Chapell, Pastor Emeritus, Grace Presbyterian Church, Peoria, Illinois