Selected verses from Jude and 2 Peter demonstrate some of the parallel teachings and similar linguistic expressions of these two New Testament writers.
Jude says he is the brother of James, likely the one called the brother of Jesus, author of the book of James. Jude was one of the other sons of Joseph and Mary.
The belief systems that claim the Bible as their basis have significantly divergent views on the subject of forgiveness. So just what does the Bible say?