Today, as in the first century, Christians must guard against false guides leading believers astray and causing divisions within the church. Responding to this ever-present danger, 2 Peter and Jude equip readers to discern truth from illusion and exhort them to loyalty, harmony, and spiritual maturity. This revised BST volume offers passage-by-passage exposition of the letters of 2 Peter and Jude.

In this revised BST volume, Edmund Clowney expounds the rich pastoral letter of 1 Peter, exploring historical background, key themes, and applications for today. He highlights the life and work of Jesus, the reality of suffering, and the fulfillment of Old Testament promises, showing readers in every era what the story of Jesus' life means for us as we take up our cross and follow him.

The apostle James addressed his readers directly and pointedly, using vivid images from ordinary life and attention-gripping statements. In this revised BST volume, J. Alec Motyer's rich exposition brings James's letter to life for today's readers, drawing out memorable themes such as the link between enduring trials and maturity, the implications of careless and evil words, the need for purity, and more.

The letter to the Hebrews brought a profound encouragement and appeal to its first-century readers: they must keep their eyes on Christ and remain anchored in the truth. In this revised BST volume, Raymond Brown guides readers passage by passage through Hebrews, exploring historical background, key themes, and applications for today.

The saving mission of Jesus constitutes the foundation for Christian mission, and the Christian gospel is its message. This second edition of a classic NSBT volume emphasizes how the Bible presents a continuing narrative of God's mission, providing a robust historical and chronological backbone to the unfolding of the early Christian mission.

Written by scholars with extensive experience teaching in colleges and universities, the Exploring the Bible series has for decades equipped students to study Scripture for themselves. Filled with classroom-friendly features, this second volume, now it its third edition, provides an accessible introduction for anyone studying the Letters and Revelation.

Through all of John's works, a consistent message is woven: being a Christian is about abiding in Christ and in his words. Combining exegesis with spiritual reflection, this accessible introduction on the Johannine literature from Rodney Reeves helps readers envision how to follow Jesus—as disciples, in community, and even at the end of the world.

The Catholic Epistles often get short shrift. But Darian Lockett contends that these seven letters provide a unique window into early Christian theology and practice. Emphasizing the epistles' interconnected vision, each chapter in this refreshing resource outlines one of the letters, traces its flow of thought, and explores shared themes with the other Catholic Epistles.