2 Peter and Jude

Summary

We find Douglas J. Moo’s 2 Peter and Jude in the NIV Application Commentary series a bracing and timely guide for two short letters that refuse to tolerate spiritual drift. He helps us hear the apostolic urgency, the call to grow in grace, and the stern warnings against false teaching that corrodes holiness and confidence.

Moo’s method serves these letters well. We are kept close to the text, and then guided into careful contemporary application, especially as we think about truth, authority, and the subtle ways error often arrives with religious vocabulary and plausible promises.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this commentary when we need help preaching warning passages with both sobriety and gospel balance. Moo does not soften the texts, but he also helps us keep the aim clear, protection of the church, perseverance in Christ, and growth into mature godliness.

We also benefit from his steady handling of interpretive challenges, including Old Testament and Jewish background allusions and the use of shared traditions. The focus remains on what the text is doing, and on how it trains the church to recognise, resist, and recover from destructive teaching.

For pastors navigating confused climates, this volume helps us speak with clarity, patience, and courage, shaped by the apostolic call to contend for the faith and to grow in grace.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this as a strong mid level commentary for preaching and teaching 2 Peter and Jude. It is especially valuable when we need wise help in applying the letters’ warnings without panic, and in calling the church to persevering holiness rooted in the gospel.

As pastoral next steps, we can visit the Bible Book Overview, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index to build a wiser working library.