How does a Christian behave when surrounded by a hostile world that doesn't understand who we are or why we do what we do? In three letters, Peter and Jude provide some answers: Abandon the old pagan ways. Learn the new habit of love. Put on the mental armor that will make you strong to face suffering that may come.
These nine studies from Tom Wright show you the wisdom of their words for us today and remind you, in the midst of hardship, that the God who deserves all praise is still "the one who is able to keep you standing upright."
Table of Contents:
Getting the Most Out of 1 2 Peter and Jude
Suggestions for Individual Study
Suggestions for Group Members
1. 1 Peter 1:1--2:3
Ransomed by Grace
2. 1 Peter 2:4-25
Living Stones
3. 1 Peter 3
Seek Peace, and Follow After It
4. 1 Peter 4
Transformed Living
5. 1 Peter 5
Stand Firm
6. 2 Peter 1
Confirming Your Call
7. 2 Peter 2
False Prophets
8. 2 Peter 3
God's Patience: Our Opportunity
9. Jude
Contend for the Faith
Guidelines for Leaders
About the Author :
Sandy Larsen is a writer living in Rochester, Minnesota. She and her husband, Dale, have written more than thirty books and Bible studies together including Living Your Legacy and more than ten LifeGuide® Bible studies. They have also coauthored eight N.T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides with Wright.
N. T. (Tom) Wright, formerly bishop of Durham in England, is research professor of New Testament and early Christianity at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. He also taught New Testament studies for twenty years at Cambridge, McGill and Oxford Universities. He is the author of dozens of books, including Surprised by Hope, Justification, The Challenge of Jesus and Small Faith--Great God.
Dale Larsen is a writer living in Rochester, Minnesota. He and his wife, Sandy, have written more than thirty books and Bible studies together including Living Your Legacy and more than ten LifeGuide® Bible studies. They have also coauthored eight N.T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides with Wright.
Review :
"Tom Wright is a gift to the church today. In this series, Christians who are just learning about their faith will experience new discoveries and fresh views on life, and seasoned Bible readers will find themselves challenged to reconsider old perspectives. It deserves to be in the homes of all Christians."
