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This book reflects the work and influence of Erland Waltner, leader in the Mennonite Church for 60 years. He has been a pastor, preacher, teacher, and administrator, serving congregations in Freeman, S.D., and Mountain Lake, Minn.; teaching at Bethel College, North Newton, Kan., and Mennonite Biblical Seminary; and serving as administrator for Mennonite World Conference and Mennonite Medical Association.Four sections portray these many avenues of his service:1. A series of biographical essays by James C. Juhnke, Cornelius J. Dyck, Ross T. Bender, Willard Krabill and Nina Lanctot2. A collection of some of Erlands writings and addresses3. A collection of sermons by some of Erlands seminary students4. An epilogue by Erland, reflecting on his life of ministry

This title is available on eBook! For more information see: www.MennoMedia.org/e-books Erland Waltner explains how 1 Peter applies Jesus' teaching on loving the enemy to the life situation of scattered Christians in Asia Minor. Peter empowers believers to be communities of hope, not retaliating for the abuse they suffer, but bearing witness of their Lord by word, lifestyle, and doing good. J. Daryl Charles shows how 2 Peter and Jude are relevant since the church still faces ethical compromises and pastoral dilemmas. Their apocalyptic imagery stresses that the concerns of Christian faithfulness and faith are absolutely crucial. The church needs such moral exhortation. Table of Contents (PDF) Read the Introduction to 1-2 Peter (PDF) Read the Introduction to Jude (PDF) Check out other commentaries in this series!

This title is available on eBook! For more information see: www.MennoMedia.org/e-books Erland Waltner explains how 1 Peter applies Jesus' teaching on loving the enemy to the life situation of scattered Christians in Asia Minor. Peter empowers believers to be communities of hope, not retaliating for the abuse they suffer, but bearing witness of their Lord by word, lifestyle, and doing good. J. Daryl Charles shows how 2 Peter and Jude are relevant since the church still faces ethical compromises and pastoral dilemmas. Their apocalyptic imagery stresses that the concerns of Christian faithfulness and faith are absolutely crucial. The church needs such moral exhortation. Table of Contents (PDF) Read the Introduction to 1-2 Peter (PDF) Read the Introduction to Jude (PDF) Check out other commentaries in this series!