Jude Lesson 1 Jude Author Jude Bondservant of

Jude Lesson 1

Jude � Author: Jude � Bond-servant of Jesus Christ � Brother of James (why not brother of Christ? ) � Eyewitness to the life of Christ � Believed AFTER the resurrection � Wanted to write about their common salvation, but was compelled to appeal to them to contend earnestly for the faith � Purpose: Contend for the faith for ungodly have crept in unnoticed.

Recipients � Believers (common salvation) vs. 3 � The called vs. 1 � Beloved in God the Father vs. 1 � Kept for Jesus Christ vs. 1 � Knew all things once for all vs. 5 � Have love feasts vs. 12 � Had heard the apostles’ words vs. 17 � Had a most holy faith vs. 20 � Ungodly had crept into their fellowship unnoticed vs. 4

Instructions � Contend for the faith vs. 3 � Remember the words spoken by the apostles vs. 17 � Keep yourselves in the love of God vs. 21 � Build yourselves up in the faith vs. 20 � Pray in the Spirit vs. 20 � Wait for Jesus’ mercy vs. 21 � Have mercy on some, save others vs. 22 -23 � Hate the pollution/stain of the flesh vs. 23

Ungodly � Crept in among believers, unnoticed vs. 4 � Marked out long beforehand for condemnation vs. 4 � Turn God’s grace into licentiousness vs. 4 � Deny Jesus, the only Master and Lord vs. 4 � By dreaming, they defile the flesh, reject authority, and revile angelic beings vs. 8 � Revile what they don’t understand vs. 10 � They will be destroyed vs. 10

Ungodly � Although they are “hidden” among the believers, black darkness is reserved for them forever vs. 13 � Do ungodly deeds in an ungodly way and speak harsh things against God vs. 15 � Grumblers, finding fault, follow their own lusts vs. 16 � Speak arrogantly and flatter to gain an advantage vs. 16 � They are the mockers of the last time vs. 18

Ungodly � They will cause divisions vs. 19 � Worldly minded vs. 19 � Devoid of the Spirit of God vs. 19 � What are believers to do? ? ? � Contend for the faith BECAUSE of these people � They creep in, unnoticed!!! � They cause divisions, do ungodly deeds and are devoid of the Spirit of God. � Do we have this in the church today?

Old Testament Illustrations � Unbelieving who came out of Egypt vs. 5 � Angels who are under judgment vs. 6 � Sodom, Gomorrah; surrounding cities vs. 6 � The way of Cain vs. 11 � The error of Balaam vs. 11 � The rebellion of Korah vs. 11 � The ungodly during Enoch’s time vs. 14

Natural Illustrations � Like unreasoning animals vs. 10 � Hidden reefs vs. 12 � Clouds without water vs. 12 � Autumn trees without fruit vs. 12 � Wild waves of the sea vs. 13 � Wandering stars vs. 13

At-A-Glance Chart � Vs. 1 -2 Jude, to the called, beloved & kept � Vs. 3 -4 Contend for the faith � Vs. 5 -7 Egypt, angels, Sodom/Gomorrah – destruction � Vs. 8 -13 These men revile, rebel, and are hidden in your feasts � Vs. 14 -16 Ungodly sinners – judgment � Vs. 17 -23 Remember apostles’ words/keep yourselves � Vs. 24 -25 God is able to keep/make you stand, blameless in His presence