Summary
We find in The Message of 2 Peter & Jude a clear-eyed, pastorally sensitive exposition of two of the New Testament’s less often studied letters. Lucas and Green guide readers through the texts with both doctrinal fidelity and practical urgency. Their commentary avoids needless technicality, opting instead for clarity and application — making it well suited for preachers, teachers, and thoughtful lay readers alike.
The volume treats 2 Peter and Jude side by side — drawing out the parallels in theme, warning, and hope — while maintaining sufficient attention to their distinct emphases. Whether dealing with issues of false teaching, perseverance, or the promise of Christ’s return, the authors strike a balance between theological seriousness and pastoral warmth.
Why Should I Own This Commentary?
First, this commentary works hard to honour Scripture. Lucas and Green engage the letters’ historical context, compare the overlapping material between 2 Peter and Jude, and show how the warnings and assurances of these epistles remain deeply relevant for the modern church. Their fidelity to the text helps readers navigate tricky passages without drifting into speculative interpretation.
Second, the book excels in making application. The authors never treat these letters as irrelevant ancient relics — but bring their teaching firmly into the heart of contemporary church life. Issues like false doctrine, moral drift, and the hope of Christ’s return are handled with pastoral wisdom. This makes the volume especially useful for pastors preparing sermons or leaders instructing congregations.
Third, the style is accessible without being shallow. The language remains clear and readable, avoiding jargon and needless academic weight. That makes it a helpful first-level commentary for busy pastors or lay-leaders who want dependable expository insight without wading through heavy technical discussion.
Closing Recommendation
We warmly commend The Message of 2 Peter & Jude as a pastorally wise, theologically sound, and practically useful commentary. For those preaching, teaching, or shepherding churches, this volume offers clarity, depth, and encouragement. It sits as a dependable ‘go-to’ on a shelf for expositions of 2 Peter or Jude, and we believe it deserves close and regular use.
Dick Lucas
Dick Lucas is a British evangelical pastor and Bible expositor of the late twentieth and early twenty-first century, known for his clear, text-driven preaching shaped by conservative evangelical convictions.
For many years he served at St Helen’s Bishopsgate in London, where his ministry helped shape a generation of expositors committed to serious, faithful preaching. His written work reflects the same priorities, with commentaries and expositions that keep the argument of Scripture central, particularly his well-loved contributions to the Bible Speaks Today series.
Lucas is remembered for a distinctive blend of clarity, careful exegesis, and pastoral insight. He writes with a steady commitment to the authority of Scripture, helping readers see both the structure of the text and the comfort it brings to ordinary Christian life. His work continues to serve preachers who want exposition that is rigorous, warm, and grounded in the gospel.
Key volumes include The Message of Colossians & Philemon, The Message of 2 Peter and Jude, and various expository addresses drawn from his ministry at St Helen’s.