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Jude – Introduction Part 1 – 12 Questions
1.
Who wrote this book?
Jude – Greek (Ἰούδας Ioudas) Greek transliteration of the Hebrew ( ְיהוָּדהyehûdhāh).
In the Hebrew Scriptures,
this is always translated as “Judah.”
In the Greek New Testament, this name is mentioned 44 times.
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Judah, son of the patriarch Jacob
Judah, a patriarch in the genealogy of Jesus (Luke 3:30)
Judas of Galilee, a revolutionary who was executed in Jewish history (Acts 5:37)
Judas of Damascus, Paul’s host (Acts 9:11)
Judas, Iscariot, we all know this one
Judas, an apostle, son of James (Luke 6:12-16; John 14:22)
Judas, Barsabbas, (Acts 15:22-35)
Judas, a brother of Jesus, (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3)
The only reference to any of these being a brother of James is the brother of Jesus (8).
All the forms of this
name are the same.
The translation differences seem to be an attempt to differentiate between persons.
All
names should be translated the same (Judah).
So, the author of this book is Judah, the brother of James and Jesus.
What do we know about the Judah?
He
initially rejected Jesus as Messiah (John 7:1-9; Mark 3:20-21, 31-35).
He and his brothers were with the
apostles in the upper room (Acts 1:12-15), and he became a leader in the early church (1 Corinthians 9:5).
2.
To whom is the book addressed?
We do not know specifically the audience as far as geographical location or names, but we do have their
characteristics.
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Beloved
Believers (common salvation)
They are to contend earnestly for the faith
Mature believers (they know all things)
Have experience with the apostles
They have the Holy Spirit
They have experience and knowledge of the Hebrew Scriptures
Jewish?
Where was it written?
Unknown, no indication or clues in the text.
No external indication that I could find.
4.
When was it written?
Very difficult to date.
Because of its similarity to 2 Peter 2, the date is normally understood as contemporary to
2 Peter (67-69 AD).
But who wrote first cannot be determined.
Because of verse 17, the information is from
the apostles and indicates that Jude yielded to the apostles, and therefore, it is most probable that 2 Peter
came first.
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Jude – Introduction Part 1 – 12 Questions
5.
What was the occasion of the writing?
Jude is concerned about those who are perverting the doctrines of Scripture.
The problem is false teachers
and is evidenced by their arrogance.
6.
What was the purpose of the writing?
Jude wants his readers to contend for the faith, to encourage the believers that those who oppose God and
His truth are destined for destruction, and to remember that this world would be in opposition to them.
He
encourages them to work hard to participate with the gospel in order that others might be saved.
7.
What were the circumstances of the author when he wrote?
Unknown.
There is no indication or evidence in the text.
The assumption is that it is the same as the audience.
If the date is late (67-69 AD), then we can assume that Jude is under persecution.
8.
What were the circumstances of those to whom he wrote?
The audience is under pressure from false teachers.
9.
What glimpses does the book give into the life and character of the author?
Jude was humble.
He writes with authority but not of his own.
The content does not say what he will do but
what God has done and will do.
Jude does not write as an apostle but writes deferring to the authority of the
Apostles.
10.
What are the leading ideas of the book?
Believers need to defend the doctrines of the faith.
False teachers are often identified by their character.
God will judge false teachers.
As God grants mercy to those who are called, they must show mercy to
others.
God grants everything we need to keep from stumbling.
11.
What is the central truth of the book?
Jude 1:3 – Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the
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