But though jude accords with it in some particulars, it does not follow that he accords with it in all. Its neglect reflects more the superficiality of the generation that neglects it than the irrelevance of its burning message. And the angels which kept not their first estate or, as the clause may be rendered, their first dignity, or principality, see on 2 peter 2. When jude writes about apostasy and apostates he does so in the present tense. He is not the same judas as the apostle judas who was the son of james luke 6. Their doom was predicted long ago, ungodly impious, profane persons who pervert the grace the spiritual blessing and favor of our god into lawlessness and wantonness and immorality, and disown and deny our sole master and lord, jesus christ the messiah, the anointed one. In the same way as these seems to refer to the angels of verse 6. Henry morris, in his book, the genesis record, also supported this view, stating. May mercy, soul peace, and love be multiplied to you. The verse states that jude was very eager to write about the common salvation esv. The argument of association is that the sin of sodom and gomorrha mentioned in verse seven of jude and verse six of ii peter chapter two is the same sin that was committed by the angels, namely that of fornication and the desire for strange flesh. Secondly, there was the sin of the sons of god described in genesis 6. Jude gives examples from the old testament, and from two other ancient books.
But, like every good writer and speaker, he is using language that is familiar. Jude is a call to fight, but its not like any other battle cry in history. Assurance for believers,verses 1, 2 sanctified, kept, called b. Jude in verse six gives another example of gods unwavering justice. Verse 2 mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied. David guzik commentary on jude 1 describes three examples that show the. Jude, the servant of jesus christ probably jude the apostle, who was surnamed thaddeus and lebbeus, was son to alpheus, and brother to james the less, joses, and simon. The commentary by zerr and woods appears last in the. This is how the church fights valiantly for the faith. Was jude one of the disciples and if not, who was he. To teach wicked ideas and actions will certainly bring godas severe punishment on people like that. Application of illustration the translation is doubtful, of the received text must certainly be deleted. Currently features versebyverse commentary on the book of jude.
In our introduction to the book of jude, we provided an overture which included essentials about the author, a brief survey, historical background and timelines, purpose and themes, key verses, and other general information. Jesus halfbrother by this name is mentioned in matt. Jude now turns to the second illustration of apostasythe fall of evil angels from their primary realm during noahs generation. Commentary on the book of jude relevant bible teaching. Here, they await their judgment for their rebellion. Verses 316 jude writes about the danger of false teachers. It is primarily known for verse 3, earnestly contend for the faith, and for verses 24 and 25, a noble and uplifting praise of god. Jude 1, new international version niv the bible app. This is the reason god destroyed the world by flood. Satan rebelled against god and lead a fourth of the angels in heaven to disobey god. Toward the end of the fourth century, jude was recognized by those putting together a list of new testament books that had been accepted as. He understands that his life is to be willfully surrendered to the call of christ upon his life. Just like jesus other family members, except for his mother mary, they didnt believe in him john 7.
He uses ot examples, not jesus teachings quotes or stories. Its a charge to delight in god and show mercy to others. Jude with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. In verse 1 the author identifies himself as the brother of james. The danger that prompted jude to write this letter. Judes fondness for triads is evident throughout the letter. When god cast them back down to earth, he placed restrictions on their powers and limited them to their proper domain or first estate, that is, the earth. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of. Jude gives it as an account of their sin, that they kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation. One commentary opines that jude is the most neglected book in all the new testament, and it is not difficult to consider this to be true. The letter jude did not write, and the letter he did 34 c.
Jude 5 in our previous lessons, jude has left us now doubt that false teachers are evil men due judgment o in fact, in v. Each of the verse notes also include greek interlinear bible with strongs numbers. Jude, jesus christ, and james, then 2 three forms of relation. I agree with many older commentaries that michaels dispute with satan over. In this article therefore, well dive right into the text in order to provide a brief exposition and attempt to answer a few. Jude affords a fitting introduction to the book of revelation. Jude is not suggesting that the book of enoch is holy, like the bible. From babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration.
Though satan himself may appear before gods throne in heaven, he and his demons can do only what god. Free bible commentary on the letter of jude in easy english. He speaks of himself only as a servant of jesus, who was now his master. The passage that jude uses from the book of enoch 1. Jude mentions the moral problems of the false teachers, but does not discuss the doctrinal errors. Jude gives the only record in the scriptures of the contention over the body of moses. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on genesis picking up today in chapter 6, verse 1. Jude mentions the father, son, and spirit, together with faith, love, and hope. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of.
And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the. The book is only twentyfive verses long, and it is tucked. And the angels which kept not their first estate or principality. James became a leader of the christian church in jerusalem galatians 1. This entry was posted in jude pneuma commentary and tagged jude 5 commentary, jude 6 commentary, jude 7 commentary, jude commentary, pheuma commentary on may 8, 2012 by tom carpenter. He concludes his salutation with a threefold benediction. Verse 1 jude and james were two of the four brothers of jesus mark 6. A commentary on the book of jude gods condemnation of. Most scholars agree that he was the halfbrother of jesus mentioned in matthew. Jude contending for the faith these shorter letters of the new testament are often neglected, but the neglect of this important letter says more about us than it does about the book of jude. Read and study jude 1 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Jude the pulpit commentary gives the following outline of judes epistle.
Read and study jude, including book summary, with the verse by verse bible commentary. This important truth is clearly seen in the book of jude, verses 56. Jude, which is rendered judah in hebrew and judas in greek, was named after its author v. Most classical commentators, rejecting the genesis 6 approach, simply take this verse and its parallel in 2 peter 2. The word for abode is an interesting word, coming from the greek meaning house.
And the angels which kept not their first estate a second case denoting that the wicked would be punished. And they use religious service as a means to that end. Commentary on the book of jude 1jude, a bondservant of jesus christ, and brother of james, jude identifies himself in the way that most of the early church leaders did by calling himself a bondservant. The most popular bible verses from jude found 25 verses jude 1. They lost their place in heaven, because they would. Yet michael the archangel by whom is meant, not a created angel, but an eternal one, the lord jesus christ. Instead i have cited the verse or verses in jude e. Eternal security in temporal conflict jude verses 12. Jude verse 3 is one of the most intriguing verses in the bible related to the inspiration of scripture.
The apostles manner of speaking insinuates that they attempted to raise themselves to a higher station. Jude was also humble enough to mention his wellknown brother, james. Before we go any further, the manner in which jude addressed his readers is worthy of careful. However, god interrupted his eagerness and personal desire, which was a good one, and moved upon him to write appealing to the saints that they contend for.