description: The Church had become institutionalized. Faith had come to mean a statement of doctrine. The gospel was no longer "good news" but "law." Grace was being used as an excuse for sinning. Erroneous eschatology was rampant. Jesus was denied as Savior and Lord, and disrespect for authority and ethics abounded. Sound familiar? Yes. There are certain issues which span geographical, cultural and time barriers. What were those believers expected to do is such a corrupted situation? And what are we to do? The Holy Spirit's answer through Peter was and is, "Prepare yourself for the long haul." We can move beyond the frustration and tyranny of the temporal and "download" God's divine power to give us everything we need for life and godliness. God's power, for God's purposes, is within our reach. This is the message of Second Peter and Jude as ably presented in this succinct and stimulating commentary.
language: English
title: Second Peter and Jude: Staying Power for Today's Christian
titlecomplete: Second Peter and Jude: Staying Power for Today's Christian (Deeper Life Pulpit Commentary)
publisher: Christian Publications