As we come to the end of the book of Jude, we switch gears from recognizing and dealing with false teachers and their teaching, and we are given instructions on staying safe from apostasy and rescuing others from the grips of falsehood. Jude 1:20-25 LSB "But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy … Continue reading Guards Against Apostasy (Jude 1:20-25)
Jude Series
A Final Word on Apostasy (Jude 1:17-19)
In the last four weeks, we have covered various aspects of recognizing false teachers and false teaching. Even though Jude has spent his entire letter on this topic, he also reminds his readers of what the apostles said on the subject. Jude 1:17-19 LSB " But you, beloved, must remember the words that were spoken beforehand … Continue reading A Final Word on Apostasy (Jude 1:17-19)
Let Their Judgment Serve as Your Warning (Jude 1:14-16)
In the last post of the Jude series, we looked at the profile of a false teacher. This week we will look at two verses that explain why false teachers will face judgment at the end of time. Jude 1:14-16 LSB “But Enoch in the seventh generation from Adam, also prophesied about these men, saying, … Continue reading Let Their Judgment Serve as Your Warning (Jude 1:14-16)
Profile of a False Teacher (Jude 1:9-13)
Have you ever looked at someone and just knew something was off? When you found out, did the thought of I KNEW IT! Come out of your mouth embarrassingly? Or worse, did you think someone was terrific, only to find out something else. Nothing is worse than finding out someone isn’t who they seem to … Continue reading Profile of a False Teacher (Jude 1:9-13)
Keep your head on the swivel (Jude 1:4-8)
If a verse in the Bible describes the Church today, it is the first verse of this week’s text. Jude 1:4 LSB “For certain persons have crept in unnoticed, those who were long beforehand marked out for this condemnation, ungodly persons who turn the grace of our God into sensuality and deny our only Master … Continue reading Keep your head on the swivel (Jude 1:4-8)
Contending for The Faith (Jude 1:1-3)
When I look at America today, it is shocking to see what is going on in our nation. From the promotion of things of the most vile sort to corruption in all levels of leadership, the state of the nation can seem hopeless. But this post is not about that. As shocking as the state … Continue reading Contending for The Faith (Jude 1:1-3)
Casey D. Bell 