This document summarizes a presentation on the Epistle of Jude. It discusses Jude's call to contend for the faith against false teachers, providing examples from the Bible. It encourages building up one's faith, keeping oneself in God's love, having mercy on others, and trusting that God can keep believers faultless. The overall message is that we can learn from Jude about standing firm in the face of error and corruption, as these issues will arise in the last days.

1. The Epistle of Jude Part 2 – May 12th 2010 Laindon Bible Class

2. Background and introduction (:1-2) The call to contend for the faith (:3-16) How we should contend (:17-25) What we can learn from Jude 2 The Epistle of Jude

3. The Epistle of Jude 3

4. The Epistle of Jude 4 Jude verses 3-16

5. :3 Jude’s motivation :4 The false teachers :5-11 Historic examples: Children of Israel Korah Dathan & Abiram Sodom & Gomorrah Rebuilding of the temple Cain, Balaam & Korah The Epistle of Jude 5 :3-11 Our study so far

6. “These are spots” [‘spilas’ – hidden rocks or reefs in the sea cf 1 Timothy 1:19] “...in your feasts of charity [‘agapai’ love feasts, a communal meal], when they feast with you [carouse RSV], feeding [shepherding cf 1 Peter 5:2-3] themselves without fear [‘aphobos’ shameless, without conscience]” The Epistle of Jude 6 :12-13 Six metaphors

7. “..clouds without water [promising refreshing rain cf Deuteronomy 32:2 but produce nothing], carried about of winds [conforming to popular desires];” “...trees whose fruit withereth [trees in autumn, fruitless], without fruit, twice dead [two full cycles cf two judgements], plucked up by the roots [shall be]” The Epistle of Jude 7 :12-13 Six metaphors

8. “Raging waters of the sea [cf Isaiah 57:20], foaming out their own shame [casting up foam and debris of their own making];” “...wandering stars [not of a fixed position], to whom is reserved [‘tereo’]the blackness of darkness for ever [their light to be extinguished cf 2 Peter 2:17].” The Epistle of Jude 8 :12-13 Six metaphors

9. The Epistle of Jude 9

10. “And Enoch [means: dedicated or initiated] also, the seventh [completeness]from Adam [Enoch removed from evil – Genesis 5:24],” “...prophesied of these [these false teachers], saying, Behold the Lord cometh with ten thousand of his saints [God will manifest himself in the saints (sanctified ones – ‘hagiais’)],” The Epistle of Jude 10 :14 Enoch preached separation

11. “To execute judgement [‘krisis’ the process of judgement] upon all” “...and to convince [to convict thoroughly]all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly [‘asebes’]deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches [‘skleros’ – rough, dry, harsh] which ungodly sinners have spoken against him [opposing Yahweh].” The Epistle of Jude 11 :15 Judgement on the ungodly

12. “These are murmurers [‘gongusmos’ cf Children of Israel LXX], complainers, [complaining of their lot] walking after their own lusts[longing for what is forbidden];” “...and their mouth speaketh great swelling [‘huperogkos’ – puffed up, boastful cf 2 Peter 2:18] words, having men’s persons in admiration [flattering] because of advantage [gain].” The Epistle of Jude 12 :16 Character of false teachers

13. The Epistle of Jude 13 Jude verses 17-25

14. “But beloved, [Jude’s appeal]” “...remember [get back to the words of the true apostles cf 2 Peter – remember/ mindful x4] ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ [what did they say?]” “How they told [‘lego’ – the substance of their words] you there should be mockers [scoffers, immature, irresponsible] in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts [repetition of :16]” The Epistle of Jude 14 :17-18 Recognise it is foretold

15. “These [false teachers] be they who separate [‘apodiorizo’ – to mark off, distinguish spiritual v unspiritual] themselves [not in original],” “...sensual [‘psuchikos’ – relating to natural man], having not the spirit [‘pneuma’ – not spiritual].” The Epistle of Jude 15 :19 State of the false teachers

16. “But ye, beloved [‘agapetos’ – Jude’s third appeal]” “...building up [‘epoikodomeo’ – to build on the foundation that has been laid cf Acts 20:32; 1 Corinthians 3:10-12,14; Ephesians 2:20 & Colossians 2:7 = total 8] yourselves [every individual] on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit [praying guided by God’s word]” The Epistle of Jude 16 :20-21 What we must do

17. “Keep [‘tereo’] yourselves [personal responsibility] in the love of God [we must make our dwelling place the love of God, cf goodness and severity of God]” “...looking for [to, or towards his coming] the mercy [‘eleos’ cf :2] of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life [the great goal of the disciple of Christ]” The Epistle of Jude 17 :20-21 What we must do

18. The Epistle of Jude 18

19. “And of some have compassion [‘eleeo’ from ‘eleos’ – mercy cf “blessed are the merciful”], making a difference [who are in doubt RV; Moffat “have mercy on the waverers”]: And others [but some] save [recover] with fear [intense fear of danger, ready to flee], pulling them [snatch] out of the fire; hating even the garment [‘chiton’ – cf seamless garment of the High Priest – the body of Christ] spotted by the flesh [coming too close can pollute]. The Epistle of Jude 19 :22-23 Do for others

20. The Epistle of Jude 20

21. “Now unto him [to Yahweh we must turn] that is able to keep you [guard] from falling [stumbling – Rotherham, surefooted],” “...and to present you [cause to stand] faultless [without blemish RV] before the presence of his glory [in the presence of Christ who will manifest God’s glory] with exceeding joy,” The Epistle of Jude 21 :24-25 The role of Yahweh

22. “To the only wise [wise – not in original] God our Saviour” [“Unto God alone our Saviour” – Rotherham] “...be glory [God manifest cf 2 Peter 3:18, worthy of praise] and majesty [greatness, dignity], dominion [manifested power] and power [authority, freedom of action], both now and ever [throughout all the ages – Diaglott]. Amen [so be it]” The Epistle of Jude 22 :24-25 The role of Yahweh

23. We too are in the last days We too share that sin’s flesh that can so easily lead us astray We live in a society very much like it was in the time of Sodom and Gomorrah We too have been warned of error and corruption in the household of faith The Epistle of Jude 23 Learning from Jude

24. We too must be on the look out for these problems We too, therefore, must deal with this situation as and when it arises We must do our utmost to recover any of our brethren who are wavering We too must contend for the faith and are required to separate from persistent error The Epistle of Jude 24 Learning from Jude

25. We can put our trust in God and his son, the Lord Jesus Christ, who is able to cause us to stand without blemish before the glory of God “Wherefore he [Jesus] is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.” Hebrews 7:25 The Epistle of Jude 25 Learning from Jude