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Jude 17–22 NKJV

But you, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ: how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk according to their own ungodly lusts. These are sensual persons, who cause divisions, not having the Spirit. But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And on some have compassion, making a distinction;

And of some have compassion, making a distinction.

This word distinction is sometimes translated as difference. Both are correct, although distinction may be a clearer translation because it shows a distinction from the previously mentioned individuals. In this case it is the people mentioned in verses 18 and 19.

Thus, the people that are making kingdom impact are those who are distinct/different in that they do not walk according to their own flesh, they don’t cause division, they are filled with the Spirit, and they evangelize.

1. Evangelize

Jude 23 NKJV

but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.

Through Gospel conversations, and interactions.

Going door-to-door.

2. Encourage

Galatians 6:2 NKJV

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

A. Encouraging those who are facing battles.

B. Encourage those who are straying from God.

C. Encourage those who are disconnected from the church.

This will be done through letters and phone calls.

3. Engage

James 2:18 NKJV

But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.

This will be done by displaying the love of Christ though our works of faith.

4. Intercede

Ephesians 6:18 NKJV

praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—

Romans 10:1 NKJV

Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved.

A. Praying for the lost.

B. Praying for our community.

C. Praying for our church.

5. Invite

Luke 14:23 NKJV

Then the master said to the servant, ‘Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.

A. Inviting inactive members to return.

B. Checking in on the spiritual needs of those who are no longer engaged.

C. Inviting the unchurched to come and see.