The People’s Bible: James, Peter, John, Jude

by Mark A. Jeske

Publisher:

Northwestern Publishing House

, 2002

Overview

The letters of James, Peter, John, and Jude are often grouped together and called the general, or catholic, epistles because they are not addressed to a single congregation. Peter, James, and John are familiar names to readers of the New Testament. The book of Jude warns us against false teachers.

Many people have found The People’s Bible to be the most reliable Bible commentary series published. It’s the laypeople’s Bible—down to earth, clearly written, easy to read and understand, filled with practical and contemporary applications. The Christ-centered commentary follows the Scripture sections containing explanations of the text, historical background, maps, illustrations, and archaeological information.

The People’s Bible commentaries are great for personal or group study.

Key Features

• Historical background
• Maps, illustrations, and archaeological information
• Practical and contemporary applications

Contents

Top Highlights

“Peter says that those ‘saving’ flood waters prefigured the water of Baptism that now saves you also. The floodwaters actually preserved Noah and were not just symbolic. Baptism does not merely signify our salvation but actually gives it by connecting us with the death and resurrection of Christ. Its value is not in giving us a clean skin by removing dirt but in giving us a clean conscience by removing the dirt of sin.” (Page 114)

“The point is that people who have few earthly treasures and who have suffered a lot are less likely to view life on earth as paradise and more likely to be interested in the promises of the gospel.” (Page 15)

“The second implication is that just as Christ sacrificed his body for us, we need to be ready to sacrifice earthly gain and physical desires in order to place spiritual priorities first.” (Page 115)

“one of the shortest and yet most profound books of Scripture” (Pages 198–199)

“The blood of Jesus Christ has done what no other religion or philosophy in human history could do—remove sinful guilt from human beings and put in its place God’s own righteousness, and all this as God’s gift, received by faith. The Father showed that he accepted the Son’s sacrificial gift by raising him from the dead and glorifying him at his right hand. This is our faith; this is our hope.” (Page 80)

Product Details

• Title: The People’s Bible: James, Peter, John, Jude
• Author: Mark A. Jeske
• Publisher: Northwestern Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2002
• Pages: 347

About Mark A. Jeske

The mission of Northwestern Publishing House is to deliver biblically sound Christ-centered resources within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and beyond. The vision of Northwestern Publishing House is to be the premier resource for quality Lutheran materials faithful to the Scriptures and Lutheran confessions. NPH publishes materials for worship, vacation Bible school, Sunday school, and several other ministries. The NPH headquarters are located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.