Jude

Introduction: This short epistle of Jude is one of the most sobering books of Scripture. Jude addresses current things that Jesus and other apostles said would happen among the saints. It shows that the church is susceptible to unwary infiltration by the ungodly. It also reveals outstanding characteristics of such as these, who have no part in the eternal kingdom of God, yet for various reasons slip into the church. Jude exposes them for what they are and depicts their final end. Appropriate countermeasu...

4. This verse explains the need for believers to “...earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints” (v. 3). There was already a particularly toxic class that had crept in unawares. A. creep: fig. (of persons and things). a. To advance or come on slowly, stealthily, or by imperceptible degrees; to insinuate oneself into; to come in or up unobserved; to steal insensibly upon or over.  1. This denotes an active and del...

9-10. These verses emphasize the ungodliness of the creeps (v. 4) who had gotten into the church(es) who “...despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities” (v. 8). c/w 2PE 2:10-12. A. dominion: The power or right of governing and controlling; sovereign authority; lordship, sovereignty; rule, sway; control, influence. B. dignity: 1. The quality of being worthy or honourable; worthiness, worth, nobleness, excellence. 2. Honourable or high estate, position...