The message of the General Epistles in the history of redemption : wisdom from James, Peter, John, and Jude / Brandon D. Crowe.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Part 1: Scallywags -- 1. An eternal inheritance: salvation in 1 Peter -- 2. Scallywags to the world, beloved by God -- Part 2: Scoffers -- 3. A righteous kingdom: salvation in 2 Peter -- 4. Scuttling the scoffers: implications of Christ's return in 2 Peter -- 5. Keep yourselves in the love of God : the message of Jude -- Part 3: Schisms -- 6. This is love: salvation in John's letters -- 7. That you may know: schisms and assurance in John's letters -- Part 4: Wisdom -- 8. The wisdom of James.

This volume considers the theological richness and practical relevance of the New Testament General Epistles—James, 1-2 Peter, 1-3 John, and Jude. These letters have much to say about the call to discipleship in the twenty-first century. Part One (“Scallywags”) focuses on 1 Peter. Here we see that Christ has accomplished salvation and that his life provides the pattern for faithful living in the face of worldly opposition. In Part Two (“Scoffers”) the truth of 2 Peter and Jude is set in contrast to the destructive doctrines of scoffing false teachers. Part Three (“Schisms”) reflects on the challenges of the letters from John that address who belong to God’s family. Finally, Part Four (“Wisdom”) looks at the practical teaching of James in light of the teaching of Jesus.

Added to GBC Library Holland Park 2 April 2023.