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Jude

. THE FAITHA. Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ (vs 1-2)B. To those who are:1. Called to be sanctified

​The Lexham Textual Notes on the Bible :1Some manuscripts and related later witnesses have “sanctified by God the Father” instead of “loved in God the Father.”

​The Lexham Textual Notes on the Bible :1Some manuscripts and related later witnesses have “sanctified by God the Father” instead of “loved in God the Father.”

2. Beloved in God2. Kept in Jesus ChristC. Mercy and Peace be multiplied to youD. Our common salvation (vs 3)1. Contend earnestly for the faith2. Which was handed down to the saintsII. THE UNBELIEVERSA. Ungodly men have crept in unnoticed (vs 4)1. Marked for condemnation2. To turn the grace of God into licentiousness3. To deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus ChristB. Past examples of Ungodly Apostates: (vs 5-7)1. Israelites delivered from Egypt – destroyed because of unbelief2. Angels in heaven left there position – reserved for judgement3. Sodom and Gomorrah – Suffered the vengeance of firea. went after strange fleshC. Current examples of Ungodly Apostates: (vs 8-11)1. Defile the flesh2. Reject authority3. Revile angelic majestiesa. Michael, did not dare pronounce against him a railing judgmentb. “The Lord rebuke you”4. Revile the things which they do not understanda. By instinctb. Like unreasoning animalsc. They are destroyed5. Gone the way of Cain (are murderers)6. Run greedily in the error of Balaam for profit (are greedy)7. Perished in the rebellion of Korah (are rebellious)D. The Depravity of Ungodly Apostates (vs 12-13)1. They have no fear2. They care only for themselves3. They are clouds without water (useless, no spiritual depth, look good only on the outside)4. They are carried about by the winds (always following the latest fade or “spiritual event” or preacher)5. They are late autumn trees without fruit (fruit of the Spirit not manifested in there lives)6. They are twice dead, pulled up by the roots (hearts hardened, won’t change, useless to the kingdom of God)7. They are wild waves of the sea, casting up to their own shame (Godly people see their foolishness, shame, immaturity in godly things. They get angry if you don’t agree with them)8. They are wandering stars (have no root in the faith, no purpose but to destroy and corrupt. They shine a false light that is deceptive)i. Blackest darkness has been reserved foreverE. The Judgment of the Ungodly Apostates – It was prophesied by Enoch (vs 14-15)1. Execute judgment on all who are ungodly2. To convict all who are ungodlya. The deeds of the ungodlyb. The way of the ungodlyc. The speech of the ungodly F. The Ungodly Apostates of the End Times (vs 16) 1. They are grumblers2. They are complainers (find faults)3. They walk according to their own lusts4. They speak arrogantly5. They give flattery6. To gain advantageG. Remember the words of Jesus (vs 17-19)1. That there would be mockers in the last days2. That they would walk according to their own ungodly lust3. That they would cause divisions4. That they would be worldly-minded5. That they would not have the SpiritIII. THE BELIEVERSA. But you Beloved (vs 20-23)1. Build yourselves up in your most holy faith (refer to vs 3)2. Pray in the Holy Spirit3. Keep yourselves in the love of God4. Look for the mercy of Christ unto eternal life (Jesus’ return)5. Have compassion on those whose faith is wavering (Amplified Bible)

2. Beloved in God2. Kept in Jesus ChristC. Mercy and Peace be multiplied to youD. Our common salvation (vs 3)1. Contend earnestly for the faith2. Which was handed down to the saintsII. THE UNBELIEVERSA. Ungodly men have crept in unnoticed (vs 4)1. Marked for condemnation2. To turn the grace of God into licentiousness3. To deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus ChristB. Past examples of Ungodly Apostates: (vs 5-7)1. Israelites delivered from Egypt – destroyed because of unbelief2. Angels in heaven left there position – reserved for judgement3. Sodom and Gomorrah – Suffered the vengeance of firea. went after strange fleshC. Current examples of Ungodly Apostates: (vs 8-11)1. Defile the flesh2. Reject authority3. Revile angelic majestiesa. Michael, did not dare pronounce against him a railing judgmentb. “The Lord rebuke you”4. Revile the things which they do not understanda. By instinctb. Like unreasoning animalsc. They are destroyed5. Gone the way of Cain (are murderers)6. Run greedily in the error of Balaam for profit (are greedy)7. Perished in the rebellion of Korah (are rebellious)D. The Depravity of Ungodly Apostates (vs 12-13)1. They have no fear2. They care only for themselves3. They are clouds without water (useless, no spiritual depth, look good only on the outside)4. They are carried about by the winds (always following the latest fade or “spiritual event” or preacher)5. They are late autumn trees without fruit (fruit of the Spirit not manifested in there lives)6. They are twice dead, pulled up by the roots (hearts hardened, won’t change, useless to the kingdom of God)7. They are wild waves of the sea, casting up to their own shame (Godly people see their foolishness, shame, immaturity in godly things. They get angry if you don’t agree with them)8. They are wandering stars (have no root in the faith, no purpose but to destroy and corrupt. They shine a false light that is deceptive)i. Blackest darkness has been reserved foreverE. The Judgment of the Ungodly Apostates – It was prophesied by Enoch (vs 14-15)1. Execute judgment on all who are ungodly2. To convict all who are ungodlya. The deeds of the ungodlyb. The way of the ungodlyc. The speech of the ungodly F. The Ungodly Apostates of the End Times (vs 16) 1. They are grumblers2. They are complainers (find faults)3. They walk according to their own lusts4. They speak arrogantly5. They give flattery6. To gain advantageG. Remember the words of Jesus (vs 17-19)1. That there would be mockers in the last days2. That they would walk according to their own ungodly lust3. That they would cause divisions4. That they would be worldly-minded5. That they would not have the SpiritIII. THE BELIEVERSA. But you Beloved (vs 20-23)1. Build yourselves up in your most holy faith (refer to vs 3)2. Pray in the Holy Spirit3. Keep yourselves in the love of God4. Look for the mercy of Christ unto eternal life (Jesus’ return)5. Have compassion on those whose faith is wavering (Amplified Bible)

​The Lexham Textual Notes on the Bible :22This passage () occurs in several forms in several manuscript witnesses. Most translations and critics prefer “have mercy on those who doubt, [23] and save others by snatching them from the fire, and have mercy on others with fear.” Other later manuscripts have “on some have compassion, making a distinction, but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire.”

​The Lexham Textual Notes on the Bible :22This passage () occurs in several forms in several manuscript witnesses. Most translations and critics prefer “have mercy on those who doubt, [23] and save others by snatching them from the fire, and have mercy on others with fear.” Other later manuscripts have “on some have compassion, making a distinction, but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire.”

6. Strive to save others (snatching from the gates of hell) (Amplified Bible)7. Hate the garment defiled by flesh (Hate the sin, not the sinner)B. God (vs 24-25)1. Able to keep you from stumbling2. Able to present you faultless before the presence of His Glory (Father) with exceeding joy (KJV)3. Who alone is wise (KJV)4. Be now and forevera. Gloryb. Majestyc. Dominiond. Power

6. Strive to save others (snatching from the gates of hell) (Amplified Bible)7. Hate the garment defiled by flesh (Hate the sin, not the sinner)B. God (vs 24-25)1. Able to keep you from stumbling2. Able to present you faultless before the presence of His Glory (Father) with exceeding joy (KJV)3. Who alone is wise (KJV)4. Be now and forevera. Gloryb. Majestyc. Dominiond. Power