Jude 1 identifies the author of the book of jude as jude, a brother of james. First, you will have to deal with the relationship of jude to the book of 2 peter. Read and study jude 1 with the verse by verse bible commentary. Keep yourselves in the love of god by which may be meant either the grace and favour of god, that love with which god loves his people.
Assumption of moses jude 9 and the book of enoch jude 1415 as part of. This post contains an audio recording of the sermon, plus. Judes entire book is based on about this 6verse section here, starting in verse 15. This message was delivered at hillcrest baptist church on the evening of january 27, 20. James the author of james and the leader of the church in jerusalem. Jude with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Jude had a desire to write to the church about the common salvation, the salvation we all share. In spite of its brevity, jude has fairly decent attestation in patristic literature. Beloved, my whole concern was to write to you in regard to our common salvation. This likely refers to jesus halfbrother jude, as jesus also had a halfbrother named james matthew. Jun 01, 2000 this smallest book of the new testament is also, in many ways, the most provocative. Jude, the servant of jesus christ, and brother of james, to them that are sanctified by god the father, and preserved in jesus christ, and called. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. There have indeed been times in the history of the church, and especially in its revivals when jude was not far from being the most relevant book in the new testament p.
A commentary on the book of jude gods condemnation of. It is very easy to discover in the book of jude since the third verse provides the purpose of the book. The passage that jude uses from the book of enoch 1. This is the eleventh in an series of versebyverse expositions of the book of jude. The epistle of jude contains many warnings for gods people in all times. The study chart on the last page of this booklet outlines the entire inductive method. And they use religious service as a means to that end. But you, dear friends of mine, build yourselves up on the foundation of your most holy faith and by praying through the holy spirit keep yourselves within the love of god. In verses 12, jude begins his letter in typical fashion.
Special matters there are some special matters that need to be dealt with in jude. Jude jude, a servant of jesus christ and brother of james. This is an athletic term this intensified form is found only here. Jude 2223 sharing the gospel sermon notes and audio in. The king james uses it again in verse 23, and others. But i found it necessary and was impelled to write you and urgently appeal to and exhort you to contend for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints the faith which is that sum of christian belief which was delivered verbally to the holy people of god. Outline of the book of jude author of book the author of the epistle of jude is revealed in chapter one, verse one as jude. Using mnemonic mind palace to memorize the book of jude jude verse 22 and of some have compassion, making a difference. Jude chapter 1 verse 21 the new john gill exposition. Commentary on the book of jude relevant bible teaching. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Commentary on the book of jude 1jude, a bondservant of jesus christ, and brother of james, jude identifies himself in the way that most of the early church leaders did by calling himself a bondservant.
The book of jude contains many warnings for christians in all times. These are they who had departed from the faith that was originally delivered jude 1. Jude 2122 kjv keep yourselves in the love of god, bible gateway. The book of jude is an important book for us today because it is written for the end times, for the end of the church age. Jude 5 in our previous lessons, jude has left us now doubt that false teachers are evil men due judgment o in fact, in v. Jude, a servant of jesus christ and brother of james, to those who are called, beloved in god the father and kept for jesus christ. The author of this work has quoted writers of articles and books. Contend for the faithsome angels kept not their first.
He understands that his life is to be willfully surrendered to the call of christ upon his life. But, like every good writer and speaker, he is using language that is familiar. The book of jude is notoriously difficult to date, primarily because the bible and tradition reveal so little about the personal details of its author while the book itself refrains from naming any particular individuals or places. But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith.
Support for this identification may be found in this writers introduction to the book. Jude 2223 sharing the gospel sermon notes and audio. Jude likely does not identify himself as a brother of jesus out of humility and reverence for christ. Jude jude, a servant of jesus christ and brother of.
Jude summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of jude for bible study or sunday school lessons. Jude new king james version nkjv greeting to the called. This will be picked up upon by jude in verse as he describes the misleading stars cf. Key people jude the halfbrother of jesus and brother of james the just. There are essentially two problems with authorship. Jude nkjv greeting to the called jude, a bible gateway. Since there was controversy in the early church about the propriety of citing noncanonical. Most scholars believe that jude is the earlier of the two, principally because he quotes two apocryphal jewish works, the assumption of moses and the book of enoch jude 1415 as part of his structured argument, whereas 2 peter omits both references. Commentary on the book of jude by matthew henry new. It is primarily known for verse 3, earnestly contend for the faith, and for verses 24 and 25, a noble and uplifting praise of god. Frank shallieu in 1979 it seems providential that the book of jude is found next to the final book in the bible, the book of revelation, which is one of the last books to be understood this side of the veil. Notice the similarity between the style of jude and peter. The book is only twentyfive verses long, and it is tucked.
Jude was in the process of writing about the common salvation, but something happened an event, a message, an intensification of evil, etc. Jude 1, new international version niv the bible app. He lists 3 groups of people, and how to deal with them 2 in the kjv and nkjv. Jude contains nearly a dozen parallel passages with 2 peter. He probably means the james wrote the epistle of that name and is, therefore, the lords brother. Enoch one pf the great characters of the book of genesis.
Jude s entire book is based on about this 6 verse section here, starting in verse 15. The first group that jude identifies, are those who doubt. That is their basic fundamental text, and it should be ours too. This smallest book of the new testament is also, in many ways, the most provocative.
Jude is not suggesting that the book of enoch is holy, like the bible. Read and study jude, including book summary, with the verse by verse bible commentary. The one clue available to presentday readers is the striking similarity between the books of jude and 2 peter. The book of jude inductive bible study guide fiveweek study guide this material is designed to help you achieve correct interpretation and lifechanging application. In the exhortation, beginning in verse 17, jude provides us encouragement on how we are to contend against apostasy. These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the spirit. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Jude is dealing with the subject of apostasy and with apostates. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible.
This message deals with the different methods of evangelism needed for different types of people. And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire. The epistle of jude is a tiny book, tragically neglected by students, yet overflowing with fascinating old testament references and allusions. It was composed as an encyclical letter that is, one not directed to the members of one church in particular, but intended rather to be circulated and read in all churches. Read and study jude 1 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Book of jude overview insight for living ministries. Jude might know this either from some ancient book, or tradition, or immediate revelation. Verse 1 introduces the author as jude, a servant of jesus christ and a brother of james. These people are not to be confused with the willful mockers whom jude spoke of earlier. The epistle of jude is a brief book of only a single chapter with 25 verses. This does not mean that the author endorses or recommends the works of others. Beloved, when i gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
Wayne reynolds, pastor independence baptist church verse 1. Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied. Dec 23, 2011 this feature is not available right now. It is the opening up of the spirit of the law, the spirit of how a christian should live. It is important, because both james and jude hearken back to the sermon on the mount quite a bit. Jude uses this word again in verse 22, and some have compassion. Jude 1 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The person intended is almost certainly the other jude, named in the. One commentary opines that jude is the most neglected book in all the new testament, and it is not difficult to consider this to be true. One warning is that we not misunderstand the concept of grace. Though the first book of enoch is not considered canonical, it appears the holy spirit gave approval and. Behold as if it were already done, the lord cometh.