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The need to contend further described
Jude had a plan, a good plan but it was changed because of a need (Jude3).
Warning signs, reminders, instructions are oftentimes given to help protect people, in our case the sanctified, the beloved.
We a plan change because of a need (Jude3)
We have looked at the condemnation of the ungodly (Jude5-7)
Using history Jude reminds them of history and condemnation even of those who once God saved.
Using the Hebrews coming out of Egypt as well as the angels thrown out of heaven.
As well as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
The depiction of the the ungodly (Jude9-16)
They speak evil, speaking of things they do not know
They are like brute beasts, they are greedy, they are rebellious.
They serve themselves, they are like clouds without water, raging waves of the sea.
They will be judged for ungodly ways!
They are grumblers, complainers walking in the lust of their flesh.
Tonight we look at some exhortations to the godly to stay the course by reminding them and directing them (Jude17-23)
As we get into these verses you see the word “beloved” you have seen it before when we did 1John, and Paul used it, as did Peter as well as the Hebrew writer.
(transition) Remember the recipients of this letter are the beloved, they are people Jude knew, loved, cared for, had many things in common with them and he wants to warn and protect them.
So, these exhortations are given to help keep them from being misled by the ungodly.
So, hopefully this is how we will approach our passage tonight.
Remember God’s word (Jude17-19)
Build up your godly character, your Christian life (Jude20-21)
Exercise spiritual discernment (Jude22-23)
Remember God’s word
These exhortations are being spoken to keep the Christian from stumbling.
There is much we can glean from them.
First and foremost from God’s word.
Who is Jude addressing (v.17)?
instructing them to do what?
What is the warning found in (v.18)?
What are the division causers devoid of (v.19)?
Remember who spoke, who gave the words (vv.17-18)
It was the apostles of Jesus Christ, there were many disciples but only a few chosen as apostles (ones sent with message and authority with power; witnesses of Jesus Christ (consider Act1:21-22; 1Cor9:1)
This was mentioned by Jude for Just as Jesus said, Peter said, Paul said there would be fake, counterfeit, false apostles, teachers.
So these words are being spoke to remind and encourage the readers to know where the word came from and the authority in which it came.
Christ had committed the faith to his apostles (Jude3).
So one of the main things we should use as a litmus test of the teaching, is, is this in line with what the apostles taught?
If someone tries to offer you a “new revelation” best it by what the apostles wrote and by what Jesus taught and you will discover that the revelation is a lie.
Remember what they said (2Pt3:1-3; 2Tim4:2-4)
There was prophesy that in the last times, last days there would be mockers (v.18) but not just by Jude, look what Peter said.
And maybe even consider what Paul said.
and the words of Paul
Oh wait, note down (1Jn2:18:ff, 1Jn4:1-6): in summary there are many antichrists out there, they deny Jesus is the Christ, they deny Jesus came in the flesh.
They speak as from the world and the world believes them.
- - - - with so many people, Jude, Peter, Paul, John, Jesus himself giving these warnings, think maybe we better pay attention?
These certain people who crept in unaware (Jude3) are walking after their own lusts; so be sure you have, know God’s word: (2Pt2:3)
They want to take God’s truth and discount it, minimize it, so they can replace it for selfish purposes.
So now, remember why it was said (Jude19; Act20:30)
These people want to cause divisions, are causing divisions and are leading people within the church away from the truth and from the church, into a false fellowship where there is no salvation.
This is not anything new
And it is very dangerous, they are draw away disciples (followers of a teacher, that teacher being Jesus) after them.
False teachers do not only divide the church, they deceive the church.
They are sensual not having, or being void of the Spirit.
(1Cor2:14-16)
May we be people who do not get caught up in religious showmanship but moved and sustained by God’s word.
Please be a good Berean and make sure what you hear is true (Act17:11).
Be a person of the word that can divide the soul and the spirit (Heb4:12)
It takes the Spirit of God to work with our spirit (Rom8:16) to make us more like, to be conformed to be like Christ (Rom8:29)
Build up your godly character
From words of admonishment to words of encouragement, and come on now, who does not like to be encourged?
Not just encouraged but instructed too.
Again, who is he speaking to (v.20)?
the beloved, the called, the sanctified, the kept (v.20, 1)
What are the instructions given (v.20)?
Build yourself up, not just build something but build up in your holy faith.
The faith we need to contend for (v.3).
The changed reason for this letter.
How are you to fulfill the instructions (v.20-21)?
Pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep yourself in the love of Christ, wait anxiously for the mercy Of our Lord taking us into eternal life.
We are not to be stand still Christians, for if you are standing still you are really slipping backwards.
A house left to itself will fall apart, it needs to be maintained.
Apostates want to tear down, where Christians are to build up.
Building on your Christian character, Christian life.
Know your foundation (v.20); the faith that was delivered (v.3)
God’s word is important, a central part of our spiritual growth
Interesting illustration coming from China, the members of a Chinese church under the leadership of Watchman Nee used have a saying “No bible- No Breakfast” - the word (spiritual food) was put before (physical food).
Ever wonder if we are malnourished?
The power for the building up comes from prayer (v.20); it works hand in hand with the word of God (Rom10:17; Act6:4 1Jn5:14-15)
And we know that faith, holy faith comes from the word of God (Rom10:17 ref)
The apostles but prayer and the word together like this.
Billy Sunday used to tell new believers, new converts some general things to help them build up their most holy faith.
Read the bible daily so to let God speak to them.
Pray daily so to speak to God
Share daily so put into action what you heard and what you said.
Praying in the Spirit is not about speaking in tongues, it is about speaking earnestly, for God’s will to be done here on earth not trying to get God to do our will.
May you consider
Other scriptures referenced or used (Mt6:6; Rom8:26-29; Eph1:15ff; Jm1:5; Eph2:18)
Here is some food for thought about praying in Holy Spirit
Pray in solitude (Mt6:6); but know you are not alone (Rom8:26-28)
Pray asking for knowledge (Eph1:15ff), wisdom (Jm1:5), knowing God will give abundantly, and that we have access through the Son (Eph2:18)
So, our building up our christian character, your Christian life involved the Word, the Spirit, and prayer, but wait, there is more, Jude adds more.
Staying right at the center, keeping in God’s love.
Christian effort!
This is not about salvation, but about sanctification and about protection against those who can mislead, misguide the saved, take them right out.
Keeping in the love of God, is abiding in God’s love (Jn15:9; Jn14:21-24; 1Jn2:5; Ps97:10)
So, how do we do it, let’s again turn to John
How do we abide in God’s love (Jn14:21, 23-24)?
God’s love is perfected
God’s perfect love is to love what God loves and hate what God hates
Keeping in God’s love, looking for God’s mercy (v.21; Tit2:13; 2Pt3:12: 1Jn3:3; Heb6:19)
Keeping yourself, Your responsibility, in the love of God, all the while looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ into eternal life (v.21).
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