His goal seemed to have been to make sure that they were not discouraged in light of the recent deaths of paul and peter. Beloved, my whole concern was to write to you in regard to our common salvation. The book of jude the acts of the apostates part 5 judes. The epistle of jude is a brief book of only a single chapter with 25 verses. Jude concludes by telling christians that god is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only god, our savior, through jesus christ our lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Sodom and gomorrah verses 8 those who still rebel the nature of their sins. Judes exegetical key let us now consider jude 2425 together. Further, jude also wanted to make sure that the church would stay. The question of the relationship between jude and 2 peter has a bearing on the date of jude. If 2pe 2 makes use of jude a commonly accepted view then jude is to be dated prior to 2 peter, probably c. Weve been in the book of jude for the last four weeks, and now were in the final two verses.
An interesting tidbit of prophecy is seen in verses 1416, where jude quotes from ancient jewish literature 200 b. The book of jude the acts of the apostates part 5 judes doxology jude verses 2425 now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise god our saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Jude, a servant of jesus christ and a brother of james, to those who have been called, who are loved in god the father and kept for jesus christ. Jude chapter 1 24 now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, 25 to the only wise god our saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. This prophecy, not recorded in the old testament, is from the extra biblical book of 1 enoch 1. To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy to the only god our savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through jesus christ our lord, before all ages, now. See more ideas about jude bible, book of jude and bible. About the verse the book of jude is a short epistle that is only a single chapter and it ends with this benediction. Soaping out the mouths of the mockers verse 15 september21. Nov 30, 2019 jude contending for the faith verses 24 25 24 now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, 25 to the only god, our savior, through jesus christ our lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. I also remembered a statement i read in a commentary saying that jude is the most neglected book in all the new testament, and i am thoroughly convinced that that is true. Although jude is a tiny book with only 25 verses, it is a very important book.
He was referring to all of the apostles and disciples in the past, which had warned about false teachers and prophets that were coming to deceive. What does it mean that god is able to keep us from falling jude 24. Judes benediction is very beautiful, and should be used interchangeably with all the others which are found at the conclusion of all the epistles. Jude 2425 nkjv glory to god now to him who is able bible. Jude 2425 niv doxology to him who is able to keep bible. Imagine that it is an august day in texas, which is somewhere between about 110194 degrees fahrenheit.
I follow three basic steps when i am analyzing a passage of scripture. To this writer, this benediction instantly brings to mind ike thorne a faithful deacon from the central church of christ, houston, texas, a retired member of plasterers labor. Jude 1, new international version niv the bible app. The sin and doom of ungodly people dear friends, although i was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, i felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for.
Rose remarked that, if jude is known or noticed at all by churchgoers, it is because of the frequent use of jude 1. A commentary on the book of jude gods condemnation of. Uncovering the machinations of the mockers verses 1619 the prophetic book of jude. Training in spiritual bodybuilding verses 2023 the prophetic book of jude. It is primarily known for jude 3, and for the last two verses of the book, verses 24 and 25, which is a very noble and uplifting praise of god. Not as those who never have been faulty, but as those who, but for gods mercy, and a saviours sufferings and merits, might most justly have been condemned long ago. Either he will present you to god in glory and you will have great joy or you will be undergoing a punishment of eternal fire jude 1.
Our consolation and sure hope jude 24 25 now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise god our saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Free bible commentary on the letter of jude in easy english. Now viewing scripture range from the book of jude chapter 1. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. We must love, even while we contend against the errors of apostatisers. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. The depraved character of these teachers is denounced by jude as despicable and detestable verses 1216. To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy 25 to the only god our savior be. As you are walking around in a local park you suddenly feel very cool. Jude 1725 unexpected grace the book of jude takes many different and, sometimes, unexpected turns. Jude chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament. 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.
Jude uses it to emphatically illustrate the second coming of christ. Keeping love fresh verses 2125 the prophetic book of jude. Analyzing the book of jude now we come to the matter doing the work of analyzing the book of jude. In these verses jude encourages his readers and ascribes praise to god. Jude 125 niv jude, a servant of jesus christ and a bible. 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.
This quote is also found in the apocryphal book of enoch and refers to christ returning to execute. Chapters and verses of the bible bible stats number of verses by book and chapter new testament thebible. Encourager selected passages the final two verses of james letter extol the value. Jun 8, 2019 sharing inspiring bible journaling ideas through the book of jude.
To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joyto the only god our savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through jesus christ our lord, before all ages, now and forevermore. Schreiner says of it, some of the most beautiful statements about gods sustaining grace are found in jude. Verses 2425 jude encourages his readers with words of praise, to remind them of gods great love and power. Verses 57 examples of the judgment of rebels the unbelievers. Verses 1723 jude tells christians how to grow in their knowledge and love of jesus. Iscariot, but the truehearted jude, who has been writing an epistle which seems all ablaze. And in those two verses, we come facetoface with a doxology. Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only.
Then they can help other christians to do the same. To this writer, this benediction instantly brings to mind ike thorne a faithful deacon from the central church of christ, houston, texas, a retired member of plasterers labor union. What does it mean that god is able to keep us from falling. The central theme of the book is a warning about the evils perpetrated in the christian church by ungodly persons who consider themselves christian believers.
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