TY - BOOK AU - Moo,Douglas J. TI - 2 Peter, and Jude :the NIV Application Commentary: from biblical text -- to contemporary life T2 - NIV application commentary SN - 0310201047 AV - 227.93 M817P U1 - 227.93 20 PY - 1996/// CY - Grand Rapids, Mich. PB - Zondervan KW - Bible KW - Peter, 2nd KW - Commentaries KW - Jude KW - fast N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 31-32) and indexes; Series Introduction -- General Editor's Preface -- Abbreviations -- Introduction to 2 Peter and Jude -- Annotated Bibliography -- Text and Commentary on 2 Peter -- Text and Commentary on Jude -- Scripture Index -- Subject Index N2 - The apostles Peter and Jude wouldn't have made good postmodernists. They insist that there is such a thing as absolute, non-negotiable truth, as well as error and deception. They speak of false doctrines and those who teach them as if they actually believe that eternity hangs in the balance and that God, far from shrugging his shoulders like a good relativist, takes the matters of truth and spiritual authority very seriously. Today the fiery, unapologetic language of 2 Peter and Jude can open our eyes to stark spiritual realities. Like few other apostolic writings, these two letters shake us awake to the vital necessity of embracing the true gospel and transmitting it undistorted. The message is as countercultural as possible, and profoundly timely ER -