Commentary
II Corinthians — Beacon Bible Commentary, Volume VIII
1968 · Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
Carver's first full-length commentary on 2 Corinthians, written for the Beacon Bible Commentary and later published in Spanish (1984). Forty years on, he would return to the same letter for the New Beacon series.
Citation
Carver, Frank G. "II Corinthians." In Beacon Bible Commentary, Volume VIII, edited by A. F. Harper et al., 489–654. Kansas City: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, 1968. Spanish edition 1984.
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2 Peter 1:3-21 · 2 Peter 1:3 · 2 Peter 1:4
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2 Peter 2:1-22 · 2 Peter 1:16-2:3 · 2 Peter 2:1
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This document contains a scholarly commentary on 2 Peter 3:1-16, focusing on the transition from the denunciation of false teachers in chapter 2 to the encouragement of believers in chapter 3. The author provides a structural breakdown of the passage into four parts: the prediction of scoffers, the delay of Christ's coming, the certainty of Christ's coming, and concluding exhortations. Specifically, the text examines the first section (3:1-7), discussing the use of the term 'dear friends' (agapētoi), the debate regarding the identity of Peter's 'first letter,' and the two sources of truth presented to the readers: the words of the holy prophets and the apostolic commands. The commentary concludes with a reflection on the importance of pursuing a godly lifestyle to avoid the sin-driven misinterpretation of Scripture.
2 Peter 3:1-16 · 2 Peter 3:1-7 · 2 Peter 3:1-2
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Chapter 2 - Wesleyan Perspective
A lecture transcript discussing the placement of Wesleyan theology within the broader context of the 'Great Church.' The author argues against a sectarian 'Wesleyanism' or ideology, asserting instead that the Wesleyan tradition shares the core Trinitarian-Christological convictions of all orthodox Christian traditions. The text outlines the methodology for a three-volume theological work, stating that the project will first establish the central convictions of the Christian faith (Incarnation, Atonement, Creation, and the Trinity) before examining Wesleyan-specific emphases such as justification, sanctification, and redemption. The document also touches upon the historical identity of John and Charles Wesley as members of the Church of England.