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Jude and 2 Peter are usually treated together since they share a chunk of material: nearly the entire epistle of Jude is included in 2 Peter 2. This raises the questions of why and how this is and what does it mean for the purpose and nature of both epistles. It will be noted as we proceed that each epistle is distinctive in terms of issues as well as reception history. (See also Appendix 4 for reception history of Enoch.)

Chapter 8 (2 Peter 1) includes significant issues such as the basis for certainty about the Parousia, participation in the Divine nature, the inspiration of scripture, and the nature of prophecy.

Chapter 9 (2 Peter 2) is the material which overlaps with Jude. Noteworthy differences from Jude include: 2 Peter omits Jude’s direct references to the apocrypha, for example the dispute between Michael and Satan over Moses (v.9) and the citation of Enoch (v.14), although he does include the prophecy itself. It should be noted that Peter explains that the false teachers were prophesied beforehand by the prophets.

Chapter 10 (2 Peter 3) treats important issues, some of which are unique to the New Testament. For example, the final conflagration at the end of time and the reasons for Christ’s delay in returning.

Chapter 11 treats the delay of the Parousia. The similarity between Jude and 2 Peter has been debated by both ancient and modern scholars with various conclusions but almost everyone agrees that 2 Peter’s discussion of the delay of the Parousia and the coming final judgment by fire is unique to him. An exploration into this shows that the issue was raised at an early time in the church and has continued to shape theological discussions through the ensuing centuries.